The release of the FX utility signified the beginning of a new era for Holden that continues with the newly released VF Commodore ute.

The idea for a ute is understood to have begun in the 1930's when Ford built the first "coupe ute" in 1934 at their Victoria plant in Melbourne. Mass production started in 1951 when Holden began building the "FX", three years after the 48-215 sedan was released.