Vehicle Description
You can get a pretty good idea of how nice this very impressive
1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 Tribute is just from the photos.
Monte Carlo-style front clip, a thundering 396 V8 big block under
the cowl hood, and a comfortable A/C interior all-wrapped up in a
bright red package. Even with everything it's got going for itself,
it's still quite affordable and represents a massive bang for the
buck, and the top quality and believed low mileage make it far more
desirable than your average bargain-basement beater Elky. Take a
closer look, but do so quickly, because hot classics with this kind
of curb appeal never last long.
Let's start with the bodywork, which is laser straight and doesn't
look anything like the beat-up old El Camino your gardener uses to
haul tools. As a lifetime Southern car, it's quite clean, and you
will definitely be impressed by the quality of the finish once you
see the sheetmetal and livery in person. The bright red paint makes
it look sleek and futuristic, and with the Monte Carlo front end,
mild chin spoiler, and slight rake, it has a long, low look that
works rather well. A paint-matched eggcrate grille, body-colored
bumpers, and a cowl induction style hood scoop give this a
distinctive profile and a custom rear roll pan out back blends the
original taillights with a custom look. The bed doesn't look like
it ever had to work for a living, and is as nice as the rest of the
car thanks to the color-matched, lift-up tonneau cover that was
installed to smooth out the look. The entire presentation is one
that will have people thinking it should have cost a lot more than
it does.
The interior holds up its end of the bargain, too, complements of a
roomy and comfortable split-back bench seat that's upholstered in a
handsome yet durable tan cloth material. The seat's in great shape,
with a firmness that's still all-day supple, and the patterns and
shade is matched on the flanking door panels, the insulated
carpets, and taut headliner above. The wrap-around dash pad is
clean and crack-free, with black accents toning things down a bit
inside, making the cabin look rather luxurious inside. Well, for an
El Camino, that is. Factory gauges include a tach and auxiliary
units, which is what you'd expect in an SS, and there are a lot of
options, including cold R134a A/C, a Pioneer AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo,
power windows and locks, and a tilt steering column that houses the
original steering wheel. Simple, clean, and very comfortable, this
Elky doesn't try to do too much, and that's exactly why it's a
great place in which to spend some time.
But the real magic of this El Camino is underneath, where a
powerful 396 big block V8 does its thing. Running strong and
dressed for show, anyone would be proud to pop the hood and watch
the onlookers gaze upon the components, from the bright chrome air
cleaner and matching Chevrolet valve covers, to the polished
Edelbrock intake and matching 4-barrel carburetor, or the bright
red enamel on the engine itself. It's got plenty of giddy-up and is
very torquey as well, more than enough to be a real handful on the
street when the bed is empty or full. It all looks very tidy inside
the all-red engine bay, and with lots of recent service items,
including an R134a conversion for the A/C system, a serpentine belt
system, and a chrome alternator, it's running great and should do
so for quite some time. It runs smoothly and starts easily, and
between that 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and the
10-bolt with friendly cruising gears inside, this El Camino
combines the best of both worlds. Long-tube headers feed into a
Borla X-pipe dual exhaust that sounds fantastic, while the power
steering and power front disc brake options ensure a great ride
quality every time out. Shiny American Racing Torque Thrust wheels
finish the look with 235/60/15 white-letter performance radials so
it sits just right.
The clean bodywork alone is enough to make you want to take this
car home, and there's simply no way you could duplicate this El
Camino for anywhere near the asking price. Call us today!
