Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet El Camino
Among the first hybrid vehicles in the history of the automotive
industry, the Chevrolet El Camino, a combination car-truck,
featured the practicality of a pickup truck, while maintaining
performance car status. Chevy dealers across the U.S. showcase
vintage models like the El Camino in their showrooms, while
awaiting a possible new release. Chevrolet promoted it as, "the
most beautiful thing that ever shouldered a load!". Even claiming,
"It rides and handles like a convertible yet hauls and hustles like
the workingest thing on wheels."
It wasn't until 1968 that the El Camino, featuring a total body
makeover, and loaded with a more powerful SS engine, took its place
in the iconic lineup of American muscle cars and remained there for
the remainder of the 1960's and throughout the 1970's. The 1970
454ci V8, featuring a new A-body, Chevelle front clip, and Monte
Carlo front parking lights, came available in 360hp or 450hp
performance levels, the highest performing El Camino to date, and
thus, the stuff of legend. Ours is a 396ci V8 and is now available
for the taking.
Exterior
The beneficiary of a frame off restoration 5 year ago we now see
laser straight rust-free steel, well minded gaps, great chrome and
stainless trimmings, a black vinyl top and repainted in the deep
end of the pool's original color, Fathom Blue. From the B pillar
forward its "look...! it's a Chevelle SS", but from the B pillar
rearward, its "look! ...it's a hauler.". Throw in some wide black
racing stripes on top of the blue scooped hood and add in some
15-inch rally wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich 235/60R15's in front
and wider 255/60R15's on the rear and let's boogie.
Interior
KISS is the theme from the interior, and it does so by utilizing
plenty of black vinyl. For the doors we get the bowtie design on
the panels, (look closely!), with vertical ribbed vinyl and smooth
vinyl and some trim delineation. Crossing over the perfect
threshold which holds back a sea of black pristine clean carping,
we can rest ourselves in wide black vinyl bucket seats. Here we can
take in the original dash, in dash tachometer, and gauges and knob
setup from 1970. An AM/FM radio, and power steering are there for
making the drive just a bit easier. Note and a shout out to the
chrome handled, white ball topped Hurst gear shift lever in the
middle of the console between the buckets.
Drivetrain
This 396ci V8 version is crammed under the hood and shows nicely
with its chrome air cleaner cover, valve covers and bolt ons. An
orange/red GM block is present, and little to no corrosion or rust
is noted anywhere. This 396ci V8 is circa 1965/1966 based on the
3855961-casting number and makes a consignor stated 450hp thanks in
part to the solid lifter camshaft. On top is a single 4-barrel carb
mounted to an Edelbrock aluminum intake. A Muncie M20 4-speed
manual transmission, circa 1969, throws power rearward to a 12-bolt
consignor stated 3.93 posi rear axle, and then the rear tires
smoke?!?
Undercarriage
Some slight surface rust on the frame but all else looks showroom
new. Solid floor pans, rockers and frame which have been repainted
black persist in this simple undercarriage environment. A Magnaflow
exhaust works its way rearward in dual form from the headers which
show only the beginnings of surface rust. Power disc brakes are up
front and power drum brakes on the back, all of which are new.
Drive-Ability
These late 60's early 70's muscle cars never cease to amaze me and
this one is all buttoned up and ready to perform for you. Just
sneak it a treat of high test gas and it will stand on its own two
rear tires...(well maybe not!), but it performs beautifully, great
acceleration, good solid braking, and there is almost no better
feeling in the world than changing gears with a Hurst
shifter...SMOOOOOOOTH! All working, all good for the test track
drive.
A fine example of a restored El Camino right out of its prime year
1970. A pre gas crisis, pre-emissions car, with lots of
capabilities to haul goods and some ass!
VIN DECODE
136800B170427
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
80-Pickup/Delivery
0-1970
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
170427-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 13680-1970 Malibu Pickup
BDY B094617-Baltimore Body #
TR 756-Black Vinyl Astro Buckets
PNT 28B-Fathom Blue, Black Vinyl Top
03D-4th Week March Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.