Vehicle Description
An innovative combination of muscle car and pickup, this 1970
Chevrolet El Camino is as cool-looking as it is versatile. It's
also a heavily sought-after classic that greets the present looking
great and running strong, and is fully up to the challenge of
injecting some welcome excitement into the everyday driving routine
of its next lucky owner.
Cortez silver paint replaces the forest green hue this Chevy began
life with, giving it a more modern look in the process. The pair of
broad, black stripes running the length of its cowl induction hood
are no mere decals - they're painted on and have nice sharp edges
to go along with their even color. As a member of the third
generation of El Caminos, it's noticeably longer and broader than
its predecessors, and the exterior styling bears an intended
striking resemblance to the Chevelles of its era, resulting in a
vehicle with an unmistakable muscle car vibe, but with some fairly
substantial cargo capacity in back. Clean front and rear bumpers
combine with fresh-looking headlight casings and trim to give this
El Camino a road ready appearance that's in perfect sync with the
powerful, but solidly dependable performance of its drivetrain, and
you'll find that both the doors and hood open and close
smoothly.
The black interior is a great looking blend of vinyl and suede, and
the pair of buckets straddling the center console show only light
use and are well-padded for comfort. A Grant GT steering wheel sits
in place of the original on a tilt column, while just beyond, the
dash area remains largely in stock configuration but also sports
some really nice touches that include a carbon fiber accent in its
center, as well as a complement of aftermarket gauges to assist
their still-functioning factory counterparts in the cluster. Just
above is a straight looking dash pad that's free of any cracks, a
welcome sight with UV-sensitive black upholstery. With air
conditioning, a Sony AM/FM/CD system residing in the dash, and the
seating as comfortable as it is, this really is a classic that
would be well suited to frequent driving. Take a look in back and
you'll see that the cargo area isn't just there as a novelty.
There's an appreciable amount of capacity on hand there, and the
floor and sides are in good condition, covered with a spray on
liner for protection.
The 350 cubic inch V8 sitting under the hood fires right up and
sounds very healthy and is topped with a Carter Competition Series
carb for some extra power and is paired with a 4-speed 700r4
automatic transmission with gearing that not only provides strong
acceleration off the line, but also low RPMs on the highway. Smooth
power steering and 4-wheel power brakes - discs in front - also
reinforce the notion that this classic is an easy driver that's
suited for more than short jaunts to the neighborhood diner on
cruise nights . . . though it would certainly make a great
impression in that setting, as well. This innovative and
well-equipped Chevy has a great stance as it sits on a set of 17"
Eagle Alloy wheels wrapped with Roadhugger GT tires that still have
a lot of tread left.
If you're looking for a distinctive take on the vintage muscle car
that's more than ready to hit the road as soon as you get it home,
you should check out this 1970 Chevrolet El Camino. Call today!