Vehicle Description
1969 Chevrolet El Camino
Among the first hybrid vehicles in the history of the automotive
industry, the Chevrolet El Camino, a combination car-truck,
featured the practicality of a pickup truck, while maintaining
performance car status. Chevy dealers across the U.S. showcase
vintage models like the El Camino in their showrooms, while
awaiting a possible new release. Chevrolet promoted it as, "the
most beautiful thing that ever shouldered a load!". Even claiming,
"It rides and handles like a convertible yet hauls and hustles like
the workingest thing on wheels."
The 1969 models showed only minor changes, led by more-rounded
front-end styling. A single chrome bar connected quad headlights,
and a slotted bumper held the parking lights. New round instrument
pods replaced the former linear layout. For the first time, the
Chevrolet 350ci V8 was used in an El Camino. The Super Sport group
included a 265 or 325hp 396-cubic-inch V8 beneath a double-domed
hood, along with a black-out grille displaying an SS emblem. More
potent editions of the 396 engine, developing 350 or 375hp also
made the options list. We proudlyoffer to you on consignment, this
SS tribute version that is now sporting a 396ci V8, that has won
Super Chevy Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway, has been featured in a
few magazines and as our consignor says, "it's an absolute blast to
drive".
Exterior
The beneficiary of a prior restoration we now see laser straight
rust-free steel, well minded gaps, great chrome and stainless
trimmings, and repainted in the deep end of the pool's color change
to teal. From the B pillar forward its "look...! it's a Chevelle
SS", but from the B pillar rearward, its "look! ...it's a hauler.".
Speaking of the bed, the top edges are clad in nicely polished
stainless and a white bowtie logoed carpet covers the teal painted
bed floor. Throw in a scooped hood and add in some snappy Boyd
Coddington 15-inch wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich 255/60R15's in
front and wider 275/60R15's on the rear and let's boogie.
Interior
KISS is the theme from the interior, and it does so by utilizing
plenty of parchment vinyl. For the doors we get the SS396
designator badging alongwith vertical ribbed vinyl and smooth vinyl
and some trim delineation. Crossing over the perfect threshold
which holds back a sea of black pristine clean carpeting, we can
rest ourselves on a wideand comfy parchment vinyl bench split seat
with tuck and roll inserts and smooth bolsters. From here we can
take in the original dash, in dash tachometer, and gauges and knob
setup, all new for 1969. An AM/FM radio and power steering are
there for making the drive just a bit easier and supporting gauges
hang below the dash. A near perfect black padded topper covers the
dash and fronting this is a crossed flags dressed 3 spoke rally
style steering wheel.
Drivetrain
This 396ci V8 version is crammed under the hood and shows nicely
with its chrome air cleaner cover, valve covers and bolt ons. An
orange/red GM block is present, and little to no corrosion or rust
is noted anywhere. This 396ci V8 is topped with a single 4-barrel
Holley carb mounted to a near mirror polished aluminum intake. A
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission throws power rearward to a
12-boltrear axle, and then the rear tires smoke?!?
Undercarriage
Some surface rust and lots of black on the frame but all else looks
showroom new. Solid floor pans, rockers which have been repainted
black persist in this simple undercarriage environment. We note
some patch repairs to the frame in various areas, that whileare
notvisually pleasing, have corrected the problems. A Turbo muffler
equipped dual exhaust, in need of new mufflers due to rust, works
its way rearward in dual form from the headers which show only the
beginnings of surface rust. Power disc brakes are up front along
with an independent coils sprung suspension and power drum brakes
are bolted to a 4 link with coil springs on the back.
Drive-Ability
These late 60's early 70's muscle cars never cease to amaze me and
this one is all buttoned up and ready to perform for you. Just
sneak it a treat of high test gas and it will stand on its own two
rear tires...(well maybe not!), but it performs beautifully, great
acceleration, good solid braking, and there is almost no better
feeling in the world than cruising our well hidden test track in a
well done Ute...SMOOOOOOOTH! All working and all good for the test
track drive.
A fine example of a restored El Camino right out of its prime year
1969. A pre gas crisis, pre-emissions car, with lots of
capabilities to haul goods and some ass!
136809K327724
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
80-2 Door Delivery Pickup
9-1969
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
327724-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 69 13680-1969 Malibu Sedan Pickup
BDY KAN127576-Kansas City Body #
TR 755-Black Coated Fabric Split Bench
PNT 59 59-Frost Green
10C-3rd Week October
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.