What's A Ute?
Although the Chevrolet El Camino (Elco) debuted seven years earlier, the title of Chevy's first pony car is held by the Camaro. The whole idea behind an El Camino is something that would provide utility and performance. By design, it was inevitable that the first generation El Camino's 289ci small-block V-8 engine was pulled to be reequipped with Chevy's 302ci, 327ci, 350ci, 400ci small-blocks, and the occasional shoehorning of a 396ci big-block.
This month's artist, Bo Zolland, was inspired by the El Camino at a young age. He has developed this vision of a modern El Camino based off of a Holden Ute design. By age 55, Bo has used every type of drawing utensil known to man to bring his concepts to fruition. Just like this modernized concept, Bo has stayed in tune with the latest and greatest tools for his trade. He used 3D Studio Max to render these four fine specimens.
Where did he get this concept from? The main body is based off a GM affiliate automotive manufacturing company, Holden. That's right, the '80s "Coffin" Elco did not designate the death of the El Camino. Holden has a current version of the Elco in its line of offerings, known as the Ute. With the aid of some Camaro-styling cues of this sport, Ute has some major potential.
Artist: Bo Zolland
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The Camaro inflection is more...
The Camaro inflection is more evident on the front clip and rearview mirrors. Blending the clip to the body is done with a slanted nose and sharp hood lines, similar to those seen on '68-'70 Chevy trucks.
The use of the Holden Ute...
The use of the Holden Ute as a platform provides the basic shape of the vehicle's tail. Late '80s El Camino styling is visible on the rear of the cab and bed edge. The lack of a window frame, straight lines, and sharp points that make the El Camino's window shape are also a styling cue from '80s predecessors.
Bow Tie badging on the tailgate...
Bow Tie badging on the tailgate is reminiscent of Chevy's late-model SSR truck. Obvious concept Camaro styling can be seen in the tail lenses and exhaust tips. No shading on the rear glass would indicate either a pop-out rear glass or removable midgate, like an Avalanche.