The New El Camino

:( I'm not so sure I like that... Got any pics of other angles??? GM is really messing up trying to bring backk old muscle cars...

Sorry, that was the only pick i can find
did you see the new F150 Lightning and new Mustang

Didn't see the new Lightning, (please post pictures) but I am sure it is nice. That is my favorite Ford pick-up. Are you talking about the 2005 Mustang GT, which looks like the old Stangs, or the 2003 Mustang Mach I??

Originally posted by lowridder11
Sorry, that was the only pick i can find
did you see the new F150 Lightning and new Mustang

yeah, they are just about as ugly as that.......well, the Stang isnt to bad.

go to the gm page, and on there you can use the drag down bar to go to holden.com on the page look under new cars and check out mid size. that car you see is called a ute! but the pic you see is the ugly one! they have a ute ss that has body side moldings kinda like the third gen camaro. but the good news is, it packs a ls-1 and a six speed! now thats a car that can be called a el camino

Yeah UTE's are awesome I really do hope they make that car here.

Originally posted by SuPeRcAr_MaN
:( I'm not so sure I like that... Got any pics of other angles??? GM is really messing up trying to bring backk old muscle cars...

You hit the nail right on the head im sorry but that is a disgrace to a El Camino's!:eek7:

ya, looks like they took the front end off a new Monte Carlo and put a truck bed on the back

Actually, *if* the SS ute makes it to the US as the El Camino, it will look more like this

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i15/1572_4lo.jpg
http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i15/1572_5lo.jpg

or like this

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/news/aw/hsv0210101cmg.jpg

These are all on sale in Australia at the moment, and are what they are talking about exporting to the USA. They would be available with a version of the LS1/Gen III V8 seen in the Corvette - tuned to about 340hp

the old El Camino's are much better.

its not an el camino. its a Holden Ute, and will never be titled el camino. it looks like a monte carlo wannabe truck. not good, but not bad

These are all pictures of the Holden Ute.

And they're not that bad. I wouldn't mind owning once...especially with a GEN III LS1 under the hood.

Just think would you could do if you added a turbo or two...:naughty:

I think the new one look really gay they should make a replica of th '67 or the '72

The Closest thing chevy has come to to making another elcy is the SSR

You guys are killing me..LOL
The Ute kicks ass..
the LS1 plant here is awesome. but cant tell what the HP rating at the flywheel or what.
Maloo R8 has 285 KW which is about 380 HP...I think that at the fly wheel..
Dont get me wrong I love American cars more but these bad boys deserve some respect.
Some options even have a 330 KW which is 440 Hp.
I still think thats at flywheel but man that awesome dont ya think.
Sheeesh and put a turbo you'll be going waaaaaaay fast.

Whats a good site for turbo stuff?

If GM starts importing the SS Ute to the states as an Elco I'll definitely buy one. A corvette with a bed How Sweet!!! I encourage everyone interested to write GM to show your support. If anyone has Bob Lutz E-mail let me know!!! I prefer to go straight to the top.

Later,
B....

thats what i say...send it please, i want it!!! :werd:

Have you guys seen the SST concept vehicle from Holden of australia? This would be a lot better 2005 Elco. If you haven't, imagine a Holden SS Ute with a flare side bed and a one ton weight capacity. Believe me it's sweeet!!!
Take Care!
B....

What's the price?

About $25,000ish for an SS. All Aluminum Gen IV small block,4-sp. Auto, or 6-sp. manual, w/independent rear. Very nice!

I wouldn't mind having a Holden, I think it looks just as good as any other "modern" car - but then, look what I'm accustomed to:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/501/182513Echoter.jpg

Hey Randy,

Looks good to me! A Holden Ute would be a nice complement to a '59 ElCo. I'd like to have a '59 myself someday. I seen some really nice examples. I like them black myself. :b Apparently it looks really good to get "Utes" to the U.S. maybe before 2007 at the latest, from what articles I've been reading. Good Luck with your projects!

Cheers,
Brian

Wanna buy it?
I've gotten so bogged down, and with my current pay at 3/4 what it was; I'm entertaining serious offers.
It comes an entire storage shed full of spare body parts like doors, hood, fenders etc.

Wanna buy it?
I've gotten so bogged down, and with my current pay at 3/4 what it was; I'm entertaining serious offers.
It comes an entire storage shed full of spare body parts like doors, hood, fenders etc.


I have a full plate myself. Thanks for the offer though! Good Luck!

cheers,
Brian