Home-Built Utes: Such A Bad Thing?

I read John’s recent story on the homemade Jaguar ute that was up for sale on Craigslist with some interest. This idea is nothing new in Australia, where people have long produced hand-made Utes based on Jags, Mercedes, even Bentleys. And unlike that Craigslist Jag, the homemade utes that I have seen actually looked like they could’ve come from the factory. Perhaps this is because the Ute rates highly in our national psyche, and is seen more as a cultural icon than as either a workhorse or a fashion statement. In fact, we hold the world record for having the most Utes gathered one site: a total of 6235 of them assembled last year at the annual Deniliquin Ute Muster. This festival is held each year and would not be the same without the many home-built Utes that our country is known for. Check it out.