Vehicle Description
It's an outstanding rendition of Chevy's inspired "half car, half
truck"! This 1970 Chevrolet El Camino is as magnetic as it is
versatile and, spiced up with some well-chosen Super Sport
aesthetic touches, it's looking great. A strong, eager powerplant
anchors its rock-solid drivetrain, so it's also fully up to the
challenge of injecting some welcome excitement into the everyday
driving routine of its next lucky owner. If you're searching for a
classic that will stand out in any setting, yet is ready for action
just as soon as you bring it home, this is one to check out.
The exterior was refreshed with a coat of paint that's a dead
ringer for the Butternut Yellow so many classic Chevys wore during
this '70s era. Despite having been applied a while back, it's held
up nicely and a comprehensive detailing will no doubt elevate it
even further. A pair of broad, black stripes run the length of the
hood, passing over its cowl scoop in the process. As a member of
the third generation of El Caminos, it's noticeably longer and
broader than its predecessors, and the exterior styling bears an
intended striking resemblance to the Chevelles of its era,
resulting in a vehicle with an unmistakable muscle car vibe, but
with some fairly substantial cargo capacity in back. Original but
clean front and rear bumpers combine with fresh-looking double
headlight casings and trim to give this El Camino a road ready
appearance that's in perfect sync with the powerful, but solidly
dependable performance of its drivetrain, and you'll find that both
the doors and hood open and close smoothly.
The black interior offers a high degree of originality and is in
good condition, with no major flaws in sight. The bench seat at its
center is plushly padded for comfort, combining vinyl and cloth and
bracketed by a pair of clean vinyl door panels. Up front, a leather
wrapped original steering wheel sits on the column and the dash
area in front of it remains largely in stock configuration, with
the factory gauges working alongside a trio of SunPro displays and
an added tachometer. Just above is a straight looking dash pad free
of any cracks, a welcome sight considering its UV-sensitive black
color. An aftermarket AM/FM/cassette stereo is at the center in
place of the factory counterpart, but it will need a little
attention to get back online. Take a peek in back and you'll see
that the cargo area isn't just there as a novelty. There's an
appreciable amount of capacity on hand and a bed mat is in place to
protect the floor.
This is one of those rare classics that runs every bit as good as
it looks. Decked out with an orange block and color matched heads,
as well as chrome valve covers and a matching air cleaner, the 350
cubic inch V8 below the hood fires right up and sounds very
healthy. It resides in a well-maintained engine bay and is fed by a
4-barrel carb, breathing into a pair of aftermarket headers leading
to a dual Flowmaster exhaust as it pairs with a 3-speed automatic
TH350 transmission that shifts with precision. Power brakes and
smooth power steering make for low effort stops and easy navigation
as this innovative classic cruises on its set of 14" SS wheels
wrapped with BF Goodrich T/A radials that still have a lot of tread
left.
If you're looking for a distinctive yet versatile take on the
vintage muscle car that's ready to hit the road as soon as you get
it home, you should check out this 1970 Chevrolet El Camino. Call
today!