The SS 396 became a series within the popular mid-size Chevy Chevelle in 1966. That would also apply to the El Camino pickup which was considered part of the Chevelle family. We assume the seller’s 1967 El Camino is a real-deal Super Sport, but there is no reference to that in terms of documentation, VIN, and the like. Located in Onalaska, Washington, this project pickup looks good but needs some TLC. It’s available here on craigslist for $35,000 (or something close).
When the El Camino returned in 1964 as a mid-size “gentlemen’s pickup” it was based on the new Chevelle platform. That meant however you could order a Malibu, you could also order an El Camino the way, including with a 396 cubic inch engine. We assume that’s how this one came and that it’s also numbers-matching. About 63,000 SS 396 Chevelles were built in 1967, including the El Camino.
As the story goes, this Chevy came out of an estate where it had been in a barn for 23 years. It had been keeping some 35 other muscle cars company. The body and paint are said to be solid though a bit of surface rust is present. The seller was thinking of repainting it, but the arrival of a large medical bill has forced the need to sell the pickup instead. The seller has already replaced an inner fender and radiator support. Also, the gas tank has been flushed out from it sitting so long.
The to-do list includes replacing the carpeting, both bumpers and some trim pieces inside and out. Since the vehicle has more than 92,000 miles on it, you can’t expect perfection and it’s not here but said to be good overall. If you’ve been looking for an El Camino SS 396 that also has a 4-speed manual, could this one be it? The seller has a credit union report indicating the value of this truck was $38,000 when he/she bought it two years ago.
Nice appearing El Camino, but it is not an SS 396. You could order the 396 CID engine, but the Super Sport package on an El Camino was not available until 1968. The seller is awfully enthusiastic on his asking price…
19sixty5 knows his El Camino’s. The 66 and 67 El Camino were available with the 396 in both 325 and 350 hp versions, but there was no 66 or 67 El Camino SS. When the 396 was ordered in an El Camino the only thing that set it apart from any other Camino were the “396 Turbo Jet” emblems on the front fenders.
The 396 came standard with a 3 speed, with the 4 speed, Powerglide and the Turbo-Hydro (67 only) all available as options. The 396/375 was introduced in late 67, and it’s possible that some found their way into El Camino’s, though there are no numbers available to verify this.
The listings gone already.
Already Gone 🎸 🎤
” well I heard some people talking just the other day, and they said you were going to put me on the shelf, well let me tell you, I’ve got some news for you,and you’ll soon find out it’s true.. ” 🎵
No left side photos, no rear photos, no underside photos, no photos of the rust, no proof of it being an SS..
Nice looking ride-what we can see of it anyway.
Careful with this one folks. My buddy back in school drove a blue 70 that was originally a 350 and converted it, very nicely, to an SS 396 with a 396 and all correct hood, badges…etc. It even had the SS Rally rims on it. I am ok with people doing this, but not with them trying to pass it off as the real deal for extra $$$.
I have an all original 1967 Elcamino 396 six pack edition with the Levis jeans interior plus the Drag Pack and Shaker hood ram air. The color is blood red and with special edition honeycomb wheels along with Firebird hood decal. The bed still has the factory wood installed too. 😎😝😜
Good luck with the clone.
I like the color.
Haha. I wondered about the 6 pack and Levi’s seats, but the wood bed confirmed it.
You forgot the Lil’ Red Wagon Dual Chrome exhaust stacks
Like my friends used to say about the girl I dated from “across the tracks.” She cleaned up nicely, but there were hidden problems.
I once dated a girl from across the tracks, had 3 breast. The third one was on her shoulder. Wasn’t much to look at but fun as hell to dance with…
I had a 66 and 67 El camino.66 was a 396 with 3 speed ,it had SS badges but put on by the dealer. 67 327 auto boh nice rides,oh I did swap the 3 speed for a 4 speed.in the 66.
There is no SS El in 66-67 document but you could order it with the 327-396 and also the SS interior I own one bucket seats and console with tack and a 4sp
There is no “SS” interior, buckets, console and tach are RPO’s.
The mopar guys called the ss a super slug. That is a nice looking camino but would be better at 15 to 18 k