Vehicle Description
We sell a lot of El Caminos here at Streetside Classics, but not
many come through our doors that are as beautifully finished and
highly functional as this 1972 Chevrolet El Camino Restomod. A
former show winner with a killer two-tone custom paint job, this
dialed-in Elky features impressive LS3 V8 power, modern amenities,
and a comfortable A/C interior that all work together to form one
of the coolest car-trucks we've ever had the pleasure of showcasing
in our inventory.
The early 1970s were the final years of 'The Golden Era of American
Motoring', and that instantly recognizable muscle car style still
makes a fantastic foundation for something awesome today, as this
1972 El Camino proves. Repainted during a comprehensive frame-off
restoration that was finished 3 years ago, it's no longer 1970s
utilitarian but rather modern and sleek. The two-tone House of
Kolors Emerald Green Metallic over silver paint really updates the
shape and makes it look long and sleek, and despite two notable
areas that have been touched up (see pictured areas), we can
guarantee that this car, er, truck will attract attention no matter
where you drive it. The bodywork underneath was clearly in good
shape, because the flanks are smooth and shiny and everything fits
together better than you'd expect for 1972, with a few custom
touches like a cowl hood, shaved door handles, and
tucked-and-smoothed rear end that all put this Chevy over the top.
The bumpers were color-matched to the lower bodywork, a super-cool
custom stripe splits the two colors, and all the chrome and badging
was removed to continue the smooth look. The bed is also neatly
finished with a spray-in bedliner that's incredibly durable (this
Elky can be used as a truck after all), and the taillights were
borrowed from a late model Camaro and seamlessly incorporated into
the design as an added custom touch. Man, what a cool ride!
It's especially cool to see buckets and a console in an El Camino,
and the interior of this restomod really does a great job
continuing the custom theme. Finished in black leather and strapped
in with 5-point harness safety belts, the high-back bucket seats
look right at home in the cabin, featuring simple yet elegant
patterns that match the door panels, dash, and custom middle
console perfectly. Those original-style door panels were likely
installed at the time of the build, as was the dash and plush
carpets, because everything inside has a very fresh, modern feel to
it with very little signs of use. Inside the original-style dash
are neatly integrated digital gauges set into a factory panel, and
the effect is that it looks almost stock but delivers a high-tech
view of the engine's vitals. There's also a handsome billet
steering wheel with a leather-wrapped rim, a B&M shifter inside
the custom console that manages the 4-speed automatic transmission,
along with a tilt wheel, AM/FM/AUX/Bluetooth head unit, and a full
Vintage A/C system with cold R134a refrigerant to round out the
options inside the cab.
Mechanically, this Elky has been extensively upgraded. The wheezing
smog motor is gone, replaced by a strong-running GM Performance LS3
V8 crate motor topped by a responsive fuel-injection unit, a GM
Performance ECU control unit with drive-by-wire, and a significant
dose of horsepower (approximated at 520HP at the crank) thanks to a
Texas Speed & Performance Stage 1 cam and valve train upgrade. Lots
of detail work really dresses it up under the hood, and with less
than 6,000 miles on the build, it's still incredibly fresh.
Underneath, there's also a rebuilt 4L80E 4-speed automatic
transmission borrowed from a 2012 Silverado (completely rebuilt
using B&M performance parts and features a Painless Performance
TCU control unit) spinning the factory 12-bolt rear end with 3.73
posi-traction gears, so it's comfortable on the highway but still
flies off the line. The suspension is fitted with drop spindles,
Eibach front and rear springs, adjustable (top and bottom) control
arms up front, and Bilstein shocks all around. A rumbling
Flowmaster dual exhaust system sounds just right for a vehicle that
looks like this, and power steering and Wilwood power 4-wheel disc
brakes ensure that every drive is made in comfort. Cool staggered
aftermarket wheels finish the performance look and carry 245/40/18
front and 295/40/20 rear Nitto performance radials with a lot of
life left in them.
Great looking and fun to drive, this is an impeccably built machine
that's always going to stand out. Don't worry, we won't tell anyone
just how affordable it really is. Call now!