Vehicle Description
Chevrolet developed the El Camino to rival the Ford Rancheros
success of combining a coupe utility truck with muscle car looks.
Production of the El Camino began in 1959, 2 years after the
Ranchero but quickly gained popularity and consistently outsold the
Ford Ranchero especially in later generations. El Caminos were
adapted from Chevrolet 2-door station wagon platforms fitted with
cargo beds, a unique look and a must-have for those striving for
practicality with style. The 1959 and 1960 El Caminos were based on
the Chevrolet Biscayne's B-Body, with production with production
ended in 1960 and not to return to the market for 4 years. The
second-generation Chevrolet El Camino marked it return in 1964, now
being based on the iconic Chevelle body using its muscle car appeal
creating 4 years of solid production and order numbers in the
30,000 units annually.
By 1968, Chevrolet introduced a longer version based on the
Chevelle station wagon/sedan chassis. This third-generation El
Camino spans from 1968-1972, with a fresh face lift featuring a
pointed front end with a twin bar grill, new bumpers, single-unit
side marker lights and single beam headlights. For 1972, horsepower
was now measured in SAE net figures increased emission controls.
With these new ratings the El Camino figures appeared less powerful
on paper, although the engines still packed plenty of power.
Customers didn't hesitate to enter the showroom for the muscle
car/truck hybrid generating one of their best El Camino sales years
ever!
Offered here is a 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS tribute finished in
Rouge Red paint with White stripes and an Antique Light Covert Elk
fabric bench seat interior. Powering this muscle truck is a newer
Crate ZZ4 350ci V8 engine which produces 355 horsepower and 405
lbs. ft torque. The legendary ZZ4 engine is one of the most popular
aftermarket GM crate engines featuring an aluminum dual-plane
intake manifold, flexplate, aluminum corvette heads, forged steel
crankshaft, hypereutectic pistons, D-shaped exhaust ports,
hydraulic roller camshaft and lifters. This crate V8 engine is
fitted with a Edelbrock 4-barrel 600 CFM carb and matched to a
3-speed Turbo Hydramatic 350 automatic transmission. This El Camino
SS tribute has all the desired options along with the SS trim
added, it features air conditioning, power steering, power brakes,
15" Rally wheels, 4-spoke black SS steering wheel, under dash
instrumentation including temp, volts, and oil gauges.
First sold by Just Chevrolet-Oldsmobile based in Delano, CA, it
comes with its original owner's manual, vehicle warranty booklet
with Protect-o-Plate, Emissions Control booklet, and three sets of
keys. The engine swap took place in December 2005 and now has
approximately 18,500 miles driven since. It would find its way
north to Ashland, Oregon by 2010 and have Hooker Competition
long-tube headers and Flowmaster exhaust installed. The
transmission would be overhauled in February 2011 by Dusty's
Transmissions with a full 2-year warranty. After several years of
enjoyment, the car would once again sell back to a California
collector in Rocklin, CA. This new owner would fully restore the
braking system with new master cylinder, front pads/rotors, all
brake hoses, rear wheel cylinder/shoes, & brake fluid; new KYB
shocks all around, new remanufactured steering box, and new
Flowmaster exhaust system in 2016/2017. The car would be
professionally repainted by HiTech Collision Center January 2017
along with a new interior later that same year. An all new Vintage
Air System would be installed by September 2017 with new chrome
alternator and fresh drive belts. It would arrive to the Missouri
area in early 2021 and receive new rally wheels, tires,
hubcaps/trim rings, and white Super Sport stripes and emblems
added.
Since its arrival at the St. Louis Car Museum, it has had the oil
changed and filter replaced, a new air filter installed, and the
brake booster was replaced along with the horn relay. This El
Camino is ready to cruise to shows or help you on your next run to
Home Depot! Thank you for your interest and please contact our
sales team for more information or come see this beauty in our
showroom!
