Well then, two unexpected classics today.
First was a VH Valiant ute. It was Chrysler orange with the Valiant R/T 265 Hemi colour scheme used on the Valiant R/T Charger. I'm not sure if this paint was an original option, or if the "six-pack" triple Weber carbs were available on the utility, but it looked good!
My dad had a VH ute as a work vehicle in the early 70s. It was the base model, definitely not with triple carbs, but it certainly didn't lack for power.
It also had the most useless suspension on any vehicle, ever. Apparently they just increased the diameter of the torsion bars to cope with the loaded pick-up bed without doing any other calculations and it didn't work out well.
It would spin the wheels hopelessly on the level on short, damp grass- no grip at the back whatsoever and I don't think the utilities sold very well.
Chrysler Australia marketed the VH passenger cars very effectively compared to the stodgy Holden and Ford marketing of the day, but I get the impression they appealed to younger people who mostly couldn't afford to buy them.
If I remember correctly, Pamela Stephenson featured in some of the TV ads, before she departed for the UK and even greater fame.
Dad was a reasonable but rather upright person, so he was quite annoyed when his younger colleagues did donuts in his official government Valiant, which is about all it was good for, and very happy when it was replaced by an HG Holden! So much so that he bought the HG when it was sold off, and I learnt to drive in it. But I digress...
Next spot was a pleasant surprise- there's a new farm filter service operating in my area, delivering and fitting oil and hydraulic filters on-farm.
I saw their service vehicle today, a beautifully restored Series 3 Landrover short wheelbase utility.
It looks great with a logo on the doors that's in a suitable style for the age of the vehicle.
Slow and uncomfortable for sure, but I'd try them for filters just because of their choice of transport!!!