Ute art is possibly the most Australian thing you will see today

Aaron Lofts

Contributor

12 Oct 2017

1 min read

Aaron Lofts

Contributor

12 Oct 2017

1 min read

Ootha, NSW is a small rural town in central NSW, and is around 6 hours west from Sydney. With a population of around 100 people it isn’t known for traffic jams – but it is known for a unique car artwork display.

'Utes in a Paddock' features around 20 artwork pieces from artists in the local area.

Each ute has a a name and a theme, as well as a different design and style, with all capturing a uniquely Australian perspective.

'Clancy Stops the Overflow' (image credit: Survivor Car Australia magazine)

'Clancy Stops the Overflow' (image credit: Survivor Car Australia magazine)

“Clancy Stops the Overflow” is one of the stand-out pieces, using a 1991 Holden VG Ute decorated as a large bottle of Bundaberg Rum.

“Go Vegemite” is a 1960 Holden FB Ute tipped on the nose, and “Tribeute Ute” is a 1964 Holden EH Ute with traditional style Aboriginal artwork and symbols.

If you’re travelling the lovely Australian countryside, this roadside attraction is a must see for lovers of the humble Aussie ute!

Source: Survivor Car Australia Magazine

If you were going to make ute art, what would it be? Tell us in the comments.

Aaron Lofts

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From a very young age, Aaron was drawn to cars. Spotting chrome bumpered classics from the back seat of a 1978 Toyota Corolla as a child, his knowledge grew from basic brands and models to more details and specifications as a teen. He began buying and collecting magazines, reading them cover to cover absorbing as much information as possible. Primarily following local motor racing – and the cars they were built from, Aaron would watch the Bathurst 1000 coverage each year from start to finish. With a broad passion for all classic cars, his specialty is locally built and assembled muscle cars, whilst keeping an eye on the oddballs. Hunting for old cars and the stories surrounding them is a lifelong obsession, often finding them in the most unusual places or via the most unusual people. Fast talking and quick thinking, he’s always on the go. If you want to chat - you're going to have to try and keep up with him!

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