Vehicle Description
1967 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was a direct challenge to Ford's Ranchero, a utility
coupe dominating a previously untapped market. GM flirted with
coupe-type trucks such as the Chevrolet Cameo Carrier and the GMC
Suburban Carrier in 1955, but they went all-in with the El Camino
for the 1959 model year. The El Camino was built on a modified
Brookwood station wagon platform. The first generation didn't last
long. It could have been the new flamboyant wings of full-sized
Chevys or perhaps the Ranchero's hefty stake in the market, but
after just 2 years and 36,409 El Caminos produced, Chevy dropped
the axe on the model. After dropping the axe on the original model
GM decided to bring it back in 1964 as version 2 which lasted until
1967.
We offer up for consignment, a fully restored 1967 El Camino from
the bow tie company. A fresh rebuild on the 283 V8 and Powerglide
transmission, new alternator, new exhaust from Flowmaster, and new
brakes and drums as well as brake lines, along with plenty of other
TLC that has got into this car since the consigner took it
over.
Exterior
Wonderfully preserved straight steel panels with well minded gaps
make up this car like pickup. The Ermine White respray is very nice
and deep, and has just a few very minor scratches here and there,
but nothing major. Plenty of chrome trimmings lining the top of the
bed and defining the cabin glass has been newly polished, also on
the interior of the wheel wells, and all is in very nice
mirror-like condition. Front and rear bumpers as well as the front
grille present nearly new. The bed of this vehicle is lined with
black trunk painted ribbed steel and has no rust or major dents. 14
inch deep dish rally wheels are on all 4 corners and are wrapped
with BFG raised white lettering Radial T/A's. Keep it simple
stupid, (KISS), is the rule of the design for this car which shows
very nicely on its exterior.
Interior
Opening the doors you will have the pleasure of feasting your eyes
on the recovered and redone interior. A shiny black vinyl for the
bolsters surround wide tuck and roll black inserts, and this all
presents extremely clean. Door panels are black as well, and again
very clean just like the seats. The original dash sits proudly in
front of the bench and is also amazingly clean. It is made up of a
fine mixture of padded black vinyl, black paint, silvery anodized
aluminum and a peppering of wood applique. All original radio, and
controls and all working condition. The black vinyl headliner is
nice, clean and tight with a few folds showing. Ladies and
gentlemen please rise for a standing ovation for the interior!
Drivetrain
Within a fully restored engine bay in flat black, sits a gleaming
red/orange GM block and valve cover painted 283ci V8 which has very
recently been rebuilt, and it looks the part. There is a silver
cast Edelbrock intake manifold on top and on top of that is an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor. On back is a 2-speed Powerglide
automatic transmission, which throws power to a 10-bolt rear axle.
Supple black like new hoses and wires snake their way around this
mill, and an open flat black Edelbrock air cleaner cover crowns
this jewel.
Undercarriage
You say showroom, I say beautiful, and either of them would be dead
on for the condition of this undercarriage. It is painted a
beautiful black with no rust in sight. A new exhaust courtesy
Flowmaster is gleaming against the black floor pans and all
mechanicals underneath including the front independent coil spring
suspension, and rear 4 link with new coil springs. Drum brakes are
on all 4 corners and all newly installed.
Drive-Ability
A pleasure to drive, very smooth running and a very nice ride. This
car had good acceleration and came to a stop nicely with no pull. A
good job on all the rebuilds and cosmetics.
Taking the time to do things correctly was the mantra of this
restorer/consigner. All you now have to do is buy it, and get in
and turn the key, and you will have at your fingertips a car/truck
that is definitely a classic and spot on for a good looking year
production model.
VIN DECODE
136807K155206
1-Chevrolet
36-El Camino Custom V8
80-2 Door Sedan Pickup
7-1967
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
155206-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
01E-5th Week January Build
ST 67 13680-1967 El Camino Custom V8
BDY KAN6158-Kansas City Body #
TR 729A-Blue Vinyl Bench Seat
PNT CC-Ermine White
E-Tinted Glass
2M-Powerglide
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.
