Vehicle Description
1965 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.
For consignment, a second generation El Camino which had undergone
a frame off restoration in Las Vegas in the past and is now gracing
our Hallowed Halls. Sporting a consignor stated 350ci ZZ4 crate
engine, a 700R4 transmission, power steering, power brakes and even
the convenience of a modern air conditioning. All restored and all
ready to haul the goods and haul some ass!
Exterior
Wonderfully preserved straight steel panels with well minded gaps
make up this car like pickup. The correct Regal Red respray is very
nice and deep, and has just a few scratches here and there, but
nothing major. Plenty of chrome trimmings surrounding the wheel
wells, covering the rockers, lining the top of the bed and defining
the cabin glass, and all is in very nice mirror-like condition.
Front and rear bumpers as well as the front grille present nearly
new. Lifting the hydraulic shock assisted white tonneau reveals the
fully restored and unused bed,looking nearly as nice as the body
itself. A red rubber slip-proof mat is lining the floor just in
case you're in the mood to haul something. On all 4 corners are 17"
highly polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels in 5 spoke
format that are wrapped in 215/75R17 blackwall rubber and all are
looking fine.
Interior
Opening the doors you will have the pleasure of feasting your eyes
on the well restored interior which is in amazing condition.
Looking very much factory, red vinyl bolsters surround wide tuck
and roll red inserts on the twin bucket seats, and all presents as
extremely clean. Door panels are red as well, and again very clean
just like the seats. The original dash sits proudly in front of the
buckets and is also amazingly clean. It is made up of a fine
mixture of padded red painted steel, silver anodized aluminum and
faux leather texture red vinyl. An aftermarket AM/FM radio occupies
dash central as do the heater/ac vents and chrome climate control
slides all in working condition. A few auxiliary gauges are down
low to the left of the driver along with twin toggles switches just
under the steering column. Speaking of the steering column, an
Autogageby AutoMeter tachometer is strapped to the top of the
column in betweenthe factory steering wheel and instrument cluster.
Clean red carpeting floods the floors and the small storage area
behind the bucket seats also we note the addition of speakers in
the red plastic kick panels. The red vinyl headliner is nice, clean
and tight. A standing ovation for the interior please!
Drivetrain
Nice black well restored surfaces line the engine bay and hold
within a consignor stated350ci ZZ4 crate V8. A mix of black paint
and natural finish aluminum cover this mighty mill and our
consignor notes that roller rocker arms have been installed under
the custom ribbed Chevrolet valve covers. An Edelbrock AVS
650cfm4-barrel carburetor feeds the precise amount of air and
fossils to the engine via an Edelbrock intake manifold. A
professionally built 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission is
attached to the back and is actuated by a B&M Quicksilver
ratchet shifter. Way back is a 12 bolt rear axle weighing in with a
3.08 ratio. Of special note, a heavy duty aluminum radiator has
been added along with a thermostatically controlled electric fan
and manual overrideto keep the bling under the hood cool, and for
the passengers, a Classic Auto AC & heat system has been added to
keep their temperature at bay.
Undercarriage
Straight steel frame and floor pans along with all working
mechanicals are seen underneath. All surfaces are black and nary a
hint of even surface rust can be seen. Power disc brakes have been
added to the front and in the rear arepower drums,and the exhaust
system with Magnaflow is rust free. Providing the car/truck ride is
an independent coil spring arrangement in front with new shocks and
in the back we note a 4 link and coil spring set up with new lower
control arms as well as a rear anti-sway bar and air shocks. Our
consignor also notes the addition of a newer steering box to the
power steering system.
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
1965. A pre gas crisis, pre-emissions car, with lots of
capabilities to haul goods and some ass!
136805K202635
1-Chevrolet
36-El Camino V8
80-2 Door Sedan Pickup
5-1965
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
202635-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
06C-3rd Week June
ST 65 13680-1965 El Camino 2 Door Sedan Pickup
BDY EUC11264-Kansas City Body #
TR 772-Medium Red Ramada Cloth, Imitation Leather
PNT RR-Regal Red
W-Tinted Windshield
3C-Padded Dash
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.
