Vehicle Description
With a performance-built V8 peeking out of the hood, slick paint, a
custom interior, and an overall award-winning presentation, this
1964 Chevrolet El Camino represents one of the most show-stopping
and thoughtful builds you'll ever see... and it's up for grabs.
This one instantly announces it's something special the moment it
comes into view. After all, the color that you love is Magnetic Red
borrowed from a more modern Corvette. Plus, it has been upgraded
with plenty of metallic element added to really make it radiate
every time the sunshine hits the super-straight sheetmetal.
Speaking of improving on the Corvette's good looks, this El Camino
has a custom-crafted L88 big block hood, and one-ups the Corvette's
aggression with a hood scoop boldly coming out of the top. Adding
to this sporty appearance are more upgrades, like the polished
Summit Pulsar wheels and the full-length black triple stripe that
shows off this car/truck's unique profile. There's a very good
reason to show off this bodywork. This was the first year the El
Camino was based on the now-legendary Chevelle body/chassis, and so
this one celebrates the best parts of this marriage by drawing
extra attention to the fundamentals. It includes mirror-like
wraparound bumpers, an extra clean grille, and blue-dot quad
headlights. Even the smuggler's hatch on the bed is looking good
with fresh carpeting. If you think the full attention to detail on
this custom makes it ready for the car show, then you'd be right.
We have a long list of accolades this El Camino has already won.
And the way this one continues to look, there's plenty of room in
the truck bed to haul home more trophies.
The interior is a terrific mix of comfort and speed. For example,
the leather bucket seats keep you planted during performance
driving, and they've also got plenty of bolstering to be all-day
comfortable. Not only do you have an armrest center console
in-between these seats, but your seat also power adjusts to the
ideal comfort position. Other great upgrades include an AM/FM/CD
stereo with aux input for modern music players, cup holders, and
ice-cold R134a air conditioning. Just like the exterior, this one
has some thoughtful details. You see it in places like how the
black and red theme is uniform throughout - including on the
lettering on the dash. When you turn on the turn signals, it plays
a tune instead of the standard mechanical "click." So once again,
you can see how this build earns its awards. But more than just
great comfort features, you know this is also a driver's machine.
The sports steering wheel and professional-grade AutoMeter gauge
upgrades (including large tach mounted in the center) let you know
this is performance machine. Have you counted the gears on the
shift ball yet?
There have been so much time adding shining elements in the tidy
engine bay that we dare you to find another piece that could
polished. But more than just look terrific, there's a ton of
substance behind this style. This is a special 355 cubic-inch V8
that has been fortified and enhanced with forged pistons (11.5:1
compression,) Mallory HyFire ignition, Pete Jackson gear drive,
steel crank, Fink rods, GM 292 angle plug heads, roller
cam/rockers, Edelbrock TRIYX Tunnel Ram intake, and topped with two
Holley 650 CFM four-barrel carburetors. Headers add power while
also giving a wicked sound to the dual exhaust. But more than just
listen to this one; follow the path of the pipes in the
undercarriage photos. There you'll see more thoughtful details like
the metallic red (proving the thoroughness of the restoration) and
the cool checkboard driveshaft. Plus, you'll also spot nice driving
upgrades like the thick sway bar up front and boxed control arms in
the rear. It all proves there was plenty of investment to make this
build a great looker and a great driver. In fact, you'll see that
theme furthered by features like the Richmond five-speed manual
transmission that gives you full control of the V8 power while also
providing overdrive comfort. Even the progressive setup of the twin
carbs allows you to choose mild or wild on demand. Add in quick
ratio power steering, Wilwood front disc brakes, and BF Goodrich
T/As, and you start to see how this is a great package for show and
go.
Complete with owner's manual and restoration photos, you're looking
at the El Camino we all want. So if you're quick enough, you'll be
the one who has it. Call now!
