Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is excited to present this
hot 1987 Chevrolet El Camino. 1987 was the final year for Chevy's
little "Sport Ute", which debuted in 1959. This bad boy features a
familiar color scheme (especially for NASCAR fans), which is much
like Dale Earnhardt debuted on his GM Goodwrench Monte Carlo in
1988: black top over silver lower, separated by red and black
pinstripes at the juncture. Similar to, but still different from
the 1978 Corvette's black over silver, it continues to be an
attractive and recognizable color scheme. The paintwork on this
ride is very nicely done, with nary a ripple (or any other glitch)
in the finish. It really shows well! The real fun lies in what's
been done under the hood, where the original 305 CID V8 has gone
the way of the dodo and been replaced by a high performance 383 CID
Stroker V8. The pumped-up mouse motor not only puts out some power,
it looks good doing it. A big Edelbrock 4BBL carb tops the polished
aluminum intake, while ceramic coated Hooker headers take care of
scavenging the exhaust into the custom dual exhaust setup, which
features stainless steel mufflers. Further dress-up in the engine
bay includes aluminum valve covers, a March serpentine belt drive
system, and a polished alternator. Since this little "Ute" has been
given that 383 "steroid injection", a 4-wheel Disc Brake Conversion
has been added, to help haul this pup down from the speeds that
you'll forget you've been cruising at. Behind the hot 383 is a
4-speed automatic transmission (most likely a 700R4), so it's still
quite highway friendly. Inside, the plush velour on the split bench
seat is in good shape (and is as comfy as your Lazy Boy), and the
dash, carpet, and headliner all are in fine condition. Additional
features and options on this 1987 El Camino include Air
Conditioning (converted to R134a and blows cold), AM/FM/Cassette
radio, Cloth Seating, Cruise Control, Power Brakes, Power Locks,
Power Steering, Power Windows, Raised White Letter Radial Tires,
Seatbelts, and Tilt Steering Wheel. Don't miss your chance to nab
this one - call or email our Houston Showroom today!
