Vehicle Description
The world's most practical muscle car? The truck that hauls more
than cargo? It's hard to describe the El Camino, but this 1979
example is an excellent example of one of Chevy's better ideas.
Nicely preserved and wearing a rare black on black color
combination, it's a future collectable that you can enjoy right
now.
Finished in deep black paint, this El Camino has apparently never
worked a day in its life, instead being treated as a cool daily
driver and later a collector piece by just a single dedicated
owner. The paint job is several years old so it's no longer
perfect, but it still looks fantastic, and it's clear that the
bodywork was ultra-straight before any of the work began. The
chiseled flanks of the late Elkys neatly balanced the need to carry
cargo and still maintain car-like proportions, and adding a cap on
the bed turns this into one practical hobby vehicle. As the photos
will attest, the bodywork is straight, the paint buffed to a high
shine, and with a bunch of stainless trim, the overall stock
appearance was maintained. Even the bed is in great shape with a
custom mat and a neat wooden partition to keep things from rolling
around in the cargo area.
Thanks to a brand new seat cover for the bench seat, the interior
looks fresh and inviting. Items like the door panels and dash look
so good that you might suspect they're replacement pieces, but it
appears that they are 100% factory original. The carpets are
probably replacements which have not been crushed by years of foot
traffic and age, and there's an aftermarket consolette in the
middle. Gauges are limited to the basics, but this luxurious Elky
also offers goodies like A/C (needs service) and a working
AM/FM/cassette stereo radio, so it's ready for a cross-country
jaunt. There are no notable modifications, which should tell you
something about how untouched this trucklet really is, and it
remains a pleasure to drive under any conditions. No matter where
you go, Home Depot or the local cruise night, you're sure to get
admiring glances and positive comments.
The engine is a Goodwrench replacement crate 350 cubic inch V8 that
makes all the right sounds thanks to a modest single exhaust
system. With a great muscle car feel, the engine delivers a big
dose of low-end torque befitting a truck, but cruises at high
speeds without complaint. The engine bay is tidy and nicely
maintained, with ancient engine enamel still clinging to the block
and the original air cleaner up top. Routine maintenance has kept
it in strong operating condition, and clean living certainly
doesn't hurt. The TH350 3-speed automatic transmission shifts
smoothly and easily, and the 10-bolt rear end is full of highway
gears that make this El Camino as happy around town as on the
interstate. It's remarkably clean underneath, a result of it living
in Texas all it's life, and just in case you still want to use it
as a truck, air shocks in back help keep the body level. Wire wheel
covers add an upscale appeal and wear 215/70/14 whitewall radials
all around.
This is a very neat truck/car that already has a loyal following.
Give us a call today and take this clean El Camino home today!