Vehicle Description
With the handsome good looks of a Chevelle and the utility of a
pickup, the El Camino offers the best of both worlds: performance
and practicality. This 1969 El Camino has been built to further
blur the lines that separate most vehicles: big performance, great
looks, and a lot of comfort.
The bodywork is nicely finished and the workmanship is shown to
great effect thanks to the awesome Hugger Orange paint. These
vehicles typically led harder lives than your average Chevelle, and
finding a clean one, let along investing enough to bring it to this
condition, is tough. Gaps are good and a lot of time was invested
in getting the body panels this straight. They added a
cowl-induction hood, but they didn't go crazy with stripes or fake
SS badges, which makes this one look especially clean. The bed was
refinished and carries a rubber mat, so you can still use it as
intended. Trim is bright and well maintained, with good chrome on
the bumpers, a stock grille, and the trim around the bed is very
nice with no obvious dings or damage from use.
A familiar black vinyl bench seat anchors the interior, which is a
nice mixture of restoration pieces and original components.
Carpets, headliner, and door panels are reproduction pieces that
look good and fit right, and the wood steering wheel is an awesome
addition to the usually bare-bones El Camino. The dash is original,
including the gauges which show some age, but the basic OEM gauges
are joined by a white-faced tach and auxiliary gauges under the
dash. There's also an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo system, and if you
tilt the seats forward you'll discover a pair of custom enclosures
with upgraded speakers. It's not exotic or flashy, but from behind
the wheel, it definitely looks and feels like a vintage muscle car,
which is the whole point.
If your idea of entertainment runs more towards G-forces rather
than decibels, you'll be relieved to know that the engine is
packing heat. A 350 cubic inch V8 is certainly appropriate in a
Chevy like this, and with some upgrades like a Holley carburetor on
an Edelbrock intake manifold, HEI ignition, and a mild cam, it
remains a blast to drive. The engine bay is sanitary and clean,
with a few dress-up items such as cast valve covers and a chrome
air cleaner. A big aluminum radiator keeps it cool and long-tube
headers feed a great-sounding dual exhaust system. The TH350
3-speed automatic, and with a mild shift kit inside, it is always
on its toes. The stock suspension has been lowered a bit, giving it
a low, mean look that is still fully functional on the street.
Pretty Torque Thrust style wheels look right and carry recent
rubber that fills the fenders properly.
This is a really nice car, er, truck. None of the upgrades have
compromised its utility, but its drivability and performance have
been greatly enhanced. Call it a truck, call it a car, either way
you're going to love this El Camino. Call us today!