There’s nothing cooler than a truly utilitarian car, one that dispenses with styling flim-flam and overwrought luxury in favour of hosed-to-the-bone function.

Yes, back-to-basics is where it’s at, and they don’t come much more back-to-basics than the cars in the gallery above. From a Lego-inspired Toyota to a ute named ‘Brat’, these simple soldiers prove there’s beauty to be found in the most agricultural of machines.

Have a click through and tell us: what did we miss?