Vehicle Description
This custom 1972 Chevrolet SS El Camino underwent a mechanical and
cosmetic 3-year comprehensive restoration completed in August 2021,
with the body removed from the frame and a bare metal repaint. It
is powered by a GM crate motor with a GM performance cam rated at
495hp, sent to the rear wheels through a new GM 4L70E 4-speed
automatic transmission with a 3.70:1 rear gear, as well as tubular
exhaust headers. Every component is new, including all wiring, all
hardware and rubber. The frame, suspension and undercarriage parts
were powder-coated. This El Camino rides on a 4-link rear
suspension with heavy-duty tubular front control arms, heavy-duty
sway bars, polyurethane bushings and front disc brakes. Finished in
silver with black stripes the exterior includes a body-color hard
tonneau cover and a full carpeted bed. The tonneau cover can be
removed without tools by simply removing the hinge pins. The
exterior features new stainless trim and chrome bumpers, as well as
new glass with ceramic tint. The factory-correct look is finished
off with a cowl-induction hood and 15-inch Rally-style real GM
wheels. The entire front clip and windshield are covered in the
highest-quality clear bra, as are the door edges, rocker panels,
the entire fenders, A-pillars and the leading edge of the roof. The
cost for that peace of mind was $4,600. This interior was crafted
by Gabe Lopez in Pasadena, CA, who exclusively works on Boyd
Coddington cars and has a 2-year wait for scheduling. In total
eight leather hides were used, and the interior cost came to
$26,000. The interior features power-adjustable heated bucket seats
trimmed in Burgundy leather with a matching hand-stitched
dashboard, door panels, headliner and carpets. A rearview camera
has an interior mirror screen when in reverse. Interior equipment
also includes air conditioning, power-operated windows, power
steering and a period-look stereo with Bluetooth capability and a
subwoofer. A tilt column with hand-stitched leather wheel and three
hidden cup holders, two USB ports, a phone charger and a phone
holder. Over $240,000 was spent to make this the best possible
example. A file of receipts documenting the build accompany the
sale.
