Are you searching for a classic Chevrolet El Camino that can win awards at your local automotive events, but also one that can be driven & enjoyed without having to worry about reliability? I think that we might just have the one you have been searching for!
‘Red Hills Rods & Classics’ is very happy to offer you this beautiful 1972 Chevrolet El Camino Custom! A lot of time & money went into creating this incredible ’72 El Camino, and it really shows! Originally a Van Nuys, California built El Camino, with a 350ci 4-barrel L48 motor, the body was in excellent condition from the start requiring very little work having to be done to prepare it for the restoration. A small amount of rust repair was done, and all of the body panels were gently massaged and correctly aligned. A Super Sport hood was added w/ polished Billet Quick-Lock hood latches, which looks excellent. The body was then lathered in its factory original shade of Pewter Silver Poly (Code 14), which has a beautiful bright shiny appearance throughout. The bumpers & stainless-steel trim are in excellent condition, and the bed area was finished in Zolaton splatter coating.
The body sits on the original stock frame, and lots of premium upgrades were done to make this El Camino drive just as good as she looks. The front suspension upgrades include: Speedtech Performance tubular upper & lower A-arms, front sway bar, Viking coilover dual-valve shocks, and CCP Corvette spindles w/ Corvette hubs. The rear suspension includes Speedtech Performance tubular upper & lower 4-link kit, Pro-touring sway bar, and Viking coilover dual-valve shocks. The brakes were upgraded w/ a KORE3 big brake conversion, drilled & slotted C5/C6 Corvette front & rear disc brakes, Wilwood polished master cylinder & proportioning valve, and a Hydroboost assist system w/ PCS reservoir. She rolls on 18” Boyd Coddington Junkyard Dog wheels (18” x 8”) wrapped in Nitto Motivo tires (255/45/18 on the rear & 245/45/18 up front). You can walk around this El Camino a hundred times and it looks beautiful from every angle.
When you open the driver’s door you will find a beautiful custom interior that for the most part still has that factory stock appearance. Interior features include: TMI bucket seats & door panels, one-piece door glass conversion w/ power windows & power door locks, padded dash w/ a new Super Sport dashboard, Dakota Digital HDX gauges, Budnik 15” wrapped Billet steering wheel, Vintage Air SureFit AC/Heat System, OEM Super Sport center console which houses (2) polished Billet cup holders, power window switches, power door lock switch, USB plug, and AFR gauge (Air/Fuel Ratio), Alpine CDE-HD149BT Bluetooth stereo receiver w/ (4) Alpine 6.5” speakers, Avital alarm & door lock system, and new black carpeting throughout. This interior is super comfortable and fully functional w/ all of the creature comforts that you could ever want.
Powering this beautiful El Camino is a massive 496ci Big-Block Chevy 4-bolt main motor w/ 9.5:1 compression (Bore: 4.310” Stroke 4.25”). Features include: GM 049 oval-port (port matched) cylinder heads w/ screw-in rocker studs, SCAT forged pistons/rods/crank, internal balanced 8” harmonic balancer, Lunati hydraulic roller lifters w/ matching valve springs, push rods & valve keepers, Lunati hydraulic roller cam, double roller timing gear, Edelbrock RPM Performer intake manifold (polished & port matched), Holley 770 Ultra Street Avenger carburetor, Eddie Motorsports serpentine system (black powder-coated), Borgeson quick ratio power steering box, aluminum water pump, Hedman Headers (ceramic coated), 2.25” Magnaflow stainless steel exhaust system, Derale high-output cooling system w/ dual fans, American Autowire wiring kit, High Torque starter, 7-quart oil pan, and more! The motor produces 430hp w/ 540 Ft./Lbs. of Torque and is linked to a TH400 Stage 1 transmission w/ a 2200-2500 stall converter & Derale transmission cooler, which feeds power to the 12-bolt rear-end w/ 2.73 gears. She fires up instantly, settling into a nice smooth idle, and she runs, drives and performs beautifully! This El Camino is a blast to drive and gets a ton of attention anywhere that you decide to go. The new owner will receive a large binder full of invoices & receipts from the build, the original owner’s manual, as well as the free & clear Utah title.
Again, if you have been searching for a classic El Camino w/ all of the goodies that can be driven and enjoyed to the fullest, you will want to take a very close look at this gorgeous 1972 Chevrolet El Camino Custom!
