I have been living mostly around the east coast of Australia and have been so intrigued by a great Aussie phenomenon, the fantastic bns ute. They come in all colours, engine sizes and models but are usually General Motors Holden and Ford utilities. These utes have been modified, worked up, lit up and tailored to suit the owner’s personality. The ute is an Australian legend in its own right and the owners of the bns utes have taken that to a whole other level and they always cause some serious head turning as their machines drive by.
The bns utes share the roads with monster transport trucks and they almost always include some iconic features that the trucks wear proudly themselves. Massive bullbars out front to scare the wits out of any kangaroo, towering aerials to stay in touch with their mates, huge spotlights that can turn night in to day and running lights and mudflaps that would make any Kenworth or Mack proud. The rear tailgate or back window is often plastered with stickers that highlight the essence of the bns crowd and the good sense of humour and fun of the owner.
The people that drive the utes are Australian through and through and the bns ute really conveys the character of the bush. These are proud people; proud of their machines and proud of their country roots and the bns scene provides a link that connects even the most remote areas of our expansive country. The only other similar machines that I have seen in my travels are the good ol’ boy pickups that are found in the US but these pickups do not have the level of character that is seen on our home grown utes.
The bns scene is more than just these impressive vehicles, this scene is about mates getting together to share their passion for all things country. It could be out cruising the highways, meeting down the local watering hole or coming together for an event all of their own, the famed bns ball, as this scene is all about having fun. They also get together at the world famous ute muster, where utes and their owners of all kinds come together to admire their handywork and show off their driving skills in various navigation events. What better time is there to enjoy a few Bundies, listen to some great music, share a few stories and spend time with the beautiful ladies who also love the bns scene and are getting involved with a bns ute of their own.
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Great read. And cool pics. I lived in the US for 12 months, and although the yanks have some great pick-ups they don’t compare to the great aussie ute. Whether its a Hilux or Land Cruiser with lift kits to a lowered holden or ford, they are uniqely Australian. Hope to see more pics soon.
Nice photos of utes and good read; keep up the work.
Thanks for your comments Clancy and Danny. We are going to be posting a heap more photos so stay tuned!
bloody great read. I am building a BNS ute at the moment and its great to see them all over the roads. There is nothing better then the country way of life
Thanks for stopping by Shaun and good to hear you are building your own bns ute. Feel free to send me some pics using the contact form and we might be able to throw them up on the site for you!
Cheers.
Nice photos mate. Love the BnS Utes. I have one of my own that I am very proud of. Keep up the good work and I might even catch you on the road!
coopa your ute is the best by far
love the the ute that says skateing on ice and the red ute
BRILLIANT WORK MATE, im only 16 but i own a wb with the works. i love it and the smile it brings to passers by:)
cooper your ute is nicer as i love it and the black com is a great you
love all the utes