The El Camino enjoyed a long run at Chevrolet as a “gentleman’s pickup,” a truck based on a passenger car platform. For 1959 and 1960, it was a full-size transport, while shifting to a mid-size set-up in 1964 through 1987. The Colonnade era arrived at General Motors in 1973, and that would include the El Camino’s then-latest generation through 1977. The seller’s beautiful ’77 seems to have the Super Sport option, but it’s wearing the front clip from a 1973 Chevelle Laguna. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this sweet ride is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $18,000. Barn Finder Hans H. brought this unusual tip our way.

With the 1973 redesign, the Malibu was no longer the top Chevelle model. The name Laguna was employed instead through 1976. And the SS was replaced by the Laguna S-3 for 1974-76. The Laguna wore different front sheet metal than the rest of the Chevelles, and that look must have attracted the attention of the current or former owner of this El Camino. A 1973 Laguna front clip is now in place, whether it was used due to personal preferences or to replace damaged original sheet metal.

Besides some custom touches, we assume the rest of this El Camino has been restored. Its 350 cubic inch V8 has been rebuilt (original to the pickup?), and the TH-350 automatic transmission is a newer iteration. The Chevy sports a 3:73 posi-traction rear end along with a dual exhaust and new tires on Corvette rims. We’re told the El Camino runs and drives great, so we assume a turn-key purchase could be in your future.

The custom two-tone paint is striking, and the hood is said to have been hand-made. The width of the rear bumper has been reduced by three inches, and a special cover is in place over the bed (we don’t know what things look like under it, but we’re betting it’s as clean as a whistle). The truck has a pair of Chevelle swivel bucket seats with a center console for the shifter. A set of aftermarket gauges has been added to help keep track of things under the hood. If you’re looking for a vintage vehicle that should attract attention, this Chevy should do the job.