Vehicle Description
The Chevrolet El Camino was produced by Chevrolet between 1959/1960
and 1964 to 1987. Introduced in the 1959 model year in response to
the success of the Ford Ranchero pickup, its first run lasted only
two years before production resumed for the 1964/1977 model years
based on the Chevelle platform and continued for the 1978/1987
model years based on the GM G-body platform. Chevrolet reintroduced
an all new, mid-size El Camino in 1964 based on the Chevrolet
Chevelle. The 1964 model was similar to the Chevelle two-door wagon
forward of the B-pillars and carried both "Chevelle" and "El
Camino" badges, but Chevrolet marketed the vehicle as a utility
model and Chevelle's most powerful engines were not available.
Initial engine offerings included six-cylinder engines of 194 and
230 cubic inches with horsepower ratings of 120 and 155,
respectively. The standard V8 was a 283 cubic-inch Chevrolet small
block with two-barrel carburettor and 195 horsepower (145 kW) with
optional engines including a 220-horsepower 283 with four-barrel
carburettor and dual exhausts. The 1967 El Camino followed the
Chevelle's styling facelift with a new grille, front bumper, and
trim. Air shocks remained standard equipment on the El Camino,
allowing the driver to compensate for a load. The year 1967 also
brought the collapsible steering column and options of disc brakes
and Turbo Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission. Fully
restored to concours condition using all original GM parts, it was
prepped for the classic car show circuit in the United States and,
as you would expect with such a restoration, requires nothing. The
car was imported to the UK in 2017 and has an MoT test certificate
valid until June 2018 and is UK registered. With a 4.6 litre V8
under the bonnet, this automatic El Camino is a fantastic example
of Americana. Described by the vendor as being 10 out of 10 in all
respects, this pick-up would make any owner proud at shows and
events. For sale by auction on Saturday 23 September 2017 with
Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit,
Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
