Vehicle Description
1985 Chevrolet El Camino Super Sport
Back in the 1950's a woman from an Australian Farm requested a car
that she could go to church on Sunday, and haul pigs on Monday. The
Idea was hatched for a new kind of transportation, that being the
multi-use vehicle. GM's version was the El Camino aptly named after
the Spanish "The Way".
Seen here is a great example of a 1985 El Camino with a Choo Choo
Customs SS Body Kit added, air ride suspension, and a solid
fiberglass tonneau cover for the bed. Interior we note a 60/40
bench seat, and a Grant wood Steering wheel. Read on and we will
show you "The Way".
Exterior
Looking pretty much as it did in 1985 draped in Gold Metallic, and
save for the Choo Choo Customs body work added, and some nifty
bagging to be able to go low and slow or jack it up a bit for some
performance. Paint is good, with the Gold covering virtually
surface save for brite work trim running the length of the car at
the belt line. A large dent is seen on the passenger's side up
front on the soft bumper, and several areas of scratches and nicks
from dragging on a curb are noted around the lower cowlings and
rockers. The rear bumper hangs below the tailgate and has blue dot
tail lighting. A flip of the fiberglass tonneau cover reveals a
nice bed covered with carpet all in very good condition. Mildly
honeycombed mag wheels with deep dish trim rings are seen on all 4
corners.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we are met with 1980's square design and
color scheme heaven! Very clean door panels wrapped in tan vinyl
have nice preserved panels, and power lock switches but still go
with the crank windows. The 60/40 split bench is covered in a
yellow tweed cloth and has tan vinyl bolsters. Gold carpet in fair
condition showing some dirt and scuffs, floods the floors and has
snazzy black rubber floor mats with yellow highlighting and El
Camino stitching. Has a mahogany Grant wood 3 spoked steering
wheel, and an additional few aftermarket gauges hanging below it
and the steering column. A tight headliner is seen above all this
yellow and tan glory.
Drivetrain
Pop the hood and we are greeted by an unrestored original engine
bay, showing some slight corrosion, little rust here and there, but
all fully operational. A 305ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor, puts
power back to a 10 bolt rear running through a TH350 automatic
transmission.
Undercarriage
Surface rust not atypical for a car of this era, is seen on the
frame and various untreated metal parts. The air ride system can be
noted, with independent front suspension, and 4 link rear
suspension, as well as power disc brakes in front and power drums
on the rear.
The mid 1980's had cars loaded with extra bodywork, as there was
this fascination which may have emanated from the NASCAR designs of
the times. This EL Camino's embellishments are on steroids with the
Nashville based Choo Choo Customs SS Exterior. A bagged suspension
is interesting, as is the color way for the interior. Pure mid 80's
stylin'.
VIN Decode
3GCCW80H9FS920713
3-Mexico
G-General Motors
C-Chevy Truck
C-Hydraulic Brakes
W-El Camino
80-2 Door PickUp Delivery
9-Check Digit
F-1985
S-Ramos Arizpe Mexico Assy Plant
920713-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
