Vehicle Description
El Caminos, love 'em or hate 'em, are a unique piece of the
American landscape. With decades of tradition behind it, this 1984
Chevrolet El Camino SS is an awesome and affordable special
interest car and has a lot to offer the beginning collector or
seasoned Elky fan. If you've been looking for one that hasn't been
worked to death or modified beyond recognition, this might be your
last chance.
El Caminos were trucks, and most of them were used like trucks and
left for dead when they gave up. Fortunately, this handsome
two-tone example has most likely been a cherished toy for most of
its life, and thanks to life down south where the roads are warm
and dry, it doesn't suffer from the dreaded tin worm, either. It
was freshened not too long ago, including that glowing maroon paint
that has an appropriate look without the goofy 1980s add-ons like
graphics and stripe kits, and certainly no plastic ground effects.
Fit and finish are above average, especially for a GM product of
this era, so the guys who repainted the car were pretty careful
about what they were doing. And speaking of preservation, just take
a look at the bed, which looks like it hasn't carried anything more
substantial than a few sacks of groceries, and all the chrome and
stainless trim remains in first-rate shape.
The nicely finished interior is a fantastic reminder that this is
no ordinary pickup truck. Just about everything inside is original,
which will tell you all you need to know about how well-maintained
this El Camino really is. The carpets and dash pad are quite nice,
with few signs of wear and no notable UV damage, and the factory
upholstery hasn't faded the way it tends to do on cars that sit
outside. The matching door panels are equally sharp, with no UV
damage or cracking like you so often see on cars from the '80s, and
even the arm rests are in good shape. You can see where the El
Camino shared DNA with the Malibu and Monte Carlo in the instrument
panel, which covers only speed and fuel level, but this one also
carries options like cold A/C, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and an
AM/FM/cassette stereo radio.
El Caminos get V8 power, and this one is no exception with a 305
cubic inch Chevy V8. Smooth and torquey, it's a great companion in
the El Camino and as a small block Chevy, you know it'll run this
well practically forever. As you might expect, the engine bay is
pretty tidy, with all the factory equipment fully intact and the
engine uses OEM equipment throughout so it looks authentic. It
appears to be entirely stock, which is pretty rare all by itself,
and there's plenty of power on tap to make it fun to drive. There's
no sign of neglect, no questionable upgrades, and it comes with
maintenance records to show it's been loved. It's backed by a TH350
3-speed automatic transmission spinning a standard 10-bolt rear
end, and if you're looking around underneath, you'll note that even
the exhaust system appears to be stock, including a catalytic
converter to make it legal just about anywhere. Handsome factory
mag wheels finish the sporty look with 215/70/14 Toyo blackwall
radials that are the right choice here.
So El Camino fans rejoice, this clean late-model has been preserved
for your enjoyment and is ready to go today, all at an extremely
reasonable price. Call now!
