Vehicle Description
Ultra-clean Arizona El Camino. Correct HC-coded 327, upgraded 700R4
4-speed automatic, factory A/C, and more. Great color combination
with laser-straight bodywork. Beautiful interior. Nicely
documented. A whole lot of El Camino for the money! We've always
liked Chevy's all-purpose El Camino, which is as practical today as
it was 55 years ago. All the comforts of a car with the work ethic
of a pickup, all sweetened with a bit of muscle car performance.
Most of these truck/cars were used up and thrown away, so finding
one as super straight as this 1967 El Camino isn't too easy
anymore, and certainly not at this price. This car apparently spent
the entirety of its life in Arizona, having originally been sold in
Phoenix and remaining there until it came to Ohio about three years
ago. Someone treated this car to a fairly expensive restoration a
few years ago, including a color change from the original Granada
Gold to Bolero Red, a choice we can't argue with today. It looks
flat-out fantastic and it was obviously a full disassembly job
because there's no trace of the original paint anywhere. The
massive quarters are straight and reflect clearly, panel gaps are
even, and the whole thing fits together better than most of its
peers that we've experienced. Even the doors close with a nice
solid sound rather than a loose rattle. It also looks like most of
the chrome was replaced or restored, including the hard-to-restore
inserts on the hood. There's even a cool woodgrained insert on the
tailgate for a bit of nostalgia. The bed itself was restored and
now has a heavy-duty rubber mat as well as a tonneau cover to keep
your equipment dry and safe. The red bench seat interior was also
restored to factory specs, including new seat covers, fresh correct
carpets, and reproduction door panels. The wood-rimmed steering
wheel helps warm things up and has a three-spoke design so it
almost looks OEM, and the factory dash shows quite well for being
in original condition. The factory gauges are all functional except
the clock, and there is a trio of auxiliary gauges under the dash
to monitor the engine's vitals. This is a factory A/C car, and
while the system should work (it energizes and has a charge), the
control levers are stiff and we did not want to risk damage by
moving them. The original radio has been replaced by a lookalike
with modern tech, including satellite and Bluetooth, as well as a
set of speakers in custom kick panels. The spare is still behind
the passenger's seat and that dial you see just below the rear
window is for the rear air shocks so the attitude and load capacity
can be dialed-in just right. GM didn't stamp partial VINs on all El
Camino engines in 1967, but we believe the engine is original to
the car and is a correct HC-coded 327 topped by a 4-barrel
carburetor (HC indicates a 1967 327/275 with a 4-barrel carb and a
PowerGlide). It's been rebuilt to stock specs and offers an
advertised 275 horsepower so it feels plenty punchy. There's Chevy
Orange paint on the block itself along with chrome valve covers and
an open element air cleaner on top (an L79 style air cleaner is
also included), so it looks the part, and you'll note that it even
uses GM-stamped hoses and tower hose clamps. Ignition has been
upgraded to a later GM HEI distributor, but that's about it for
modifications. Power steering and power disc brakes are part of the
package, and it has been fitted with a new PowerMaster alternator
that keeps things charged. The stainless dual exhaust system has a
stock sound so it never gets annoying, and it looks like a lot of
the front end components are new, so it drives quite well. The
transmission is a 700R4 4-speed automatic, which offers a tall
overdrive gear for easy highway cruising, although you'll have to
adjust to the indicator on the dash not quite lining up with the
original markings-a small price to pay for the upgraded gearbox.
You'll note that the undercarriage is extremely clean (being an
Arizona car and all) and there are no floor patches or other
issues. The 10-bolt rear has a limited slip tag and what we believe
are 3.36 gears inside, so it feels eager but settles down on the
highway thanks to that overdrive transmission. The stance is
exactly right, low but not too low, and it sits on 15x7 and 15x8
Rally wheels and staggered 215/70/15 front and 245/60/15 rear
BFGoodrich T/A radials. Documentation is extensive, including a
2-inch-thick binder full of receipts on the restoration. It also
includes the original owner's manual, Protect-O-Plate and warranty
booklet, and some advertising materials. The bed is stuffed full of
spare parts including the aforementioned air cleaner, stock
steering wheel, trim rings, door handles, trim pieces, service
manuals, and much more. This is a whole lot of car for the money.
There's obviously a big investment in the car that isn't reflected
in the sticker price, and the combination of great looks,
comfortable road manners, smart upgrades, and great documentation
make this car a winner regardless of price. If you've been looking
for a great El Camino that's within reach, take a closer look and
call us today! Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
