Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is proud to present this "Sweet" 1981
Chevrolet El Camino. What is it? A car? A truck? A car-truck? It's
none of the above. It's Chevrolet's ICONIC El Camino and if you
want to get technical, it is a coupe utility. The El Camino was
based on a two-door station wagon and although it was based on a
car line, it's titled and classified as a truck. What you see here
is not the average 1981 El Camino. The fifth generation "Elky's"
were known to have rust issues, which makes a solid body basic El
Camino highly sought after. This El Camino not only has a solid
body, it received a frame-on restoration in 1997 and has been
pampered, spoiled, and garaged kept ever since. This is not your
typical paint-over-the-original-paint rush job. Before the GM "HOT
ROD RED" paint was applied to the entire body, it was bead blasted.
This process ensured that all the previous paint was removed,
leaving a bare metal surface as the starting foundation. Twenty-one
years later the color still shines brightly, shows well, and proves
it was both money and time well spent. The restoration continues
with a new 350 4 bolt main 350 horsepower crate engine installed
along with a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission out of a 1966
Corvette. That means this 1981 El Camino is "Show and Go." If that
is not enough excitement, all this power is transferred to a
Positrack Rearend, housing 3:73 gears. Oh yeah...mash that pedal to
the metal and watch this El Camino go quickly from mild to wild. To
ensure the horsepower was put to the pavement, the entire
suspension was upgraded. The exterior and drivetrain could not be
restored without touching the interior. Inside, you will find 1987
Buick Grand National Bucket Seats redone in Chestnut Suede and
Tweed. The chestnut brown color compliments the exterior while
keeping it unique, classy, and simple. You will also find new
carpet and a three-gauge cluster displaying water temp, oil
pressure, volts. Options include AM/FM Radio, CD Player, Power
Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows, Seat Belts, Cloth Interior,
Raised White Lettered Tires, Rally Wheels, Cowl Induction Hood, and
Posi Traction. This 1981 Chevrolet El Camino is for sale in our
Tampa Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+
HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For
additional information, please call our knowledgeable staff at
(813)645-6200 or email us at Tampa@33570. Hours: Monday through
Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST GatewayClassicCars.com. If you would
like to see it in person, come to our Tampa Showroom, located at
351 30th Street NE, Ruskin, FL 33570. Hours: Monday through
Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
