Vehicle Description
For three decades, the El Camino was a bona-fide hit for Chevy, and
today they can be some of the coolest old cars you're likely to
see. This slick two-tone 1964 Chevrolet El Camino brings all the
usual high-performance tools to the table, plus a unique twist on
tradition.
Two-tone paint jobs from the factory are nothing new, but I don't
think there's ever been an El Camino that looked as cool as this
sitting in a Chevy showroom. The 1964 El Camino was a subtle
machine, with simple, clean lines that echoed its more common
passenger car siblings. But look a little closer at this one and
you'll see things like the black cowl-induction hood, subtle
pinstriping on the corners, and the wicked stance. The paint is in
good condition, with white being easy to maintain so it will look
good for years to come, and it really emphasizes the Elky's compact
dimensions. Other than the hood, however, there are no deviations
from the factory setup, and all the trim is brightly polished. Even
the bed remains in very good condition with satin black paint and a
built-in fuel cell in back, adding to the car's racy attitude.
It's especially cool to see buckets and a console in an El Camino.
Finished in black cloth, the high-back bucket seats look right at
home in the cabin, and offer a diamond pattern that's quite
reminiscent of other performance machines. Original door panels
were installed at the same time and the factory hardware was
retained throughout. The original dash is nicely preserved with
modern Dolphin gauges set into a custom panel, and the effect is
that it looks almost stock but delivers a high-tech view of the
engine's vitals. There's also a handsome Grant GT steering wheel
with a wooden rim, a T-handle shifter for the 4-speed manual
gearbox, and those trick aluminum pedals that are just there to
look cool.
The engine is an aluminum-headed 355 cubic inch V8 that has been
dressed and detailed to look like a million bucks. The block wears
traditional Chevy Orange paint, and the satin black engine bay is
brightened using polished aluminum valve covers and an open-element
air cleaner, both of which look great on the warmed-over small
block. Go-fast parts include a Quick Fuel 4-barrel carburetor, an
MSD ignition system with Mallory distributor, and a high-rise
intake. There's a positively massive aluminum radiator up front, so
heat will never be an issue with this one, and a new chrome
alternator makes the juice. A set of long-tube headers dumping into
a nicely crafted dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers and a
crossover tube help bolster low-end torque for awesome performance
and a thrilling sound. The chassis shows signs of recent work, and
zero evidence that this truck/car has ever been rusty. New control
arms and shocks help manage the rear end for arrow-straight
launches, and it sits on a set of vintage-looking Torque Thrusts
with 195/65/15 front and 215/70/15 rear performance radials.
A nice little truck with a few surprises up its sleeve, this El
Camino is a great way to have fun without spending a fortune. Call
today!