Vehicle Description
For three decades, the El Camino was a bona-fide hit for Chevy, and
today they can be some of the coolest old cars you're likely to
see. This very attractive and still practical 1964 Elky brings all
the usual V8 fun to the table, plus a few surprises like a 4-speed
manual transmission.
El Caminos were commercial vehicles, and while a lot of them today
have flashy paint jobs, most of them looked more like this Ermine
White truck/car when they were new. The 1964 El Camino was a subtle
machine, with simple, clean lines that echoed its more common
passenger car siblings. But look a little closer at this one and
you'll see things like the character lines that frame the sides of
the rear bed, the crease that runs from nose to tail, and crisply
outlined fender openings, all of which have been expertly preserved
during the makeover. The paint is modern urethane, so it has a
forever shine that looks awesome in person, and the paint job is
crisply rendered and neatly emphasizes the Elky's compact
dimensions. A red pinstripe not only matches the interior, but it
also highlights the wonderful curve in the quarter panel that often
gets lost in single-color paint jobs like this. There's also a neat
red rub strip along the flanks and subtle CHEVELLE emblems on the
front fenders, reinforcing the familial DNA. Even the bed remains
in very good conditions with little evidence of hard labor in this
truck's past.
It's especially cool to see a bright red interior in an El Camino,
and the combination is as classic as the name Chevrolet. Finished
in correct patterns and materials cloth, the split bench seat looks
right at home in the cabin, and offer enough room for three,
although two is obviously preferred with the 4-speed shifter in the
center. Matching door panels were created at the same time using a
traditional pleated pattern, and retaining original details like
the armrests, handles, and window sills. The bright dash is nicely
preserved and the factory-installed gauges are still fitted with no
need for auxiliary dials, and even the factory-installed AM radio
is still in place, although it's probably due for an upgrade pretty
soon. A woodgrained steering wheel warms things up a bit and behind
the seat you'll find the full-sized spare and jack assembly.
The engine is a sweet-running 327 that has been dressed and
detailed like the factory would have done it in 1964, along with
some smart upgrades. The block and heads wear traditional Chevy
Orange paint, and the satin black engine bay is brightened using
finned aluminum Corvette valve covers and a K&N air cleaner,
both of which look great on the warmed-over small block. The
carburetor is still a 2-barrel Carter, so it's easy on the wallet
yet still makes great torque that's fun to drive. Stock cast iron
exhaust manifolds dump into a dual exhaust system with stock-style
mufflers and a crossover tube help bolster low-end torque for
improved performance and a muscular but subdued sound. The chassis
shows signs of recent work and zero evidence that this Elky has
ever been rusty. A rugged 10-bolt rear end is assisted by air
shocks to ensure this truck/car can still carry a load and it sits
on 14-inch American racing mag wheels and staggered 205/70/14 front
and 225/70/14 rear blackwall radials.
A nice little truck with a few surprises up its sleeve, this El
Camino is a great way to have fun without spending a fortune. Call
today!