This 1964 Chevrolet El Camino appears to have had an interesting past. Its previous owner worked on it in his barn for around 20-years, but sadly, he passed away. His family inherited it, but it remained hidden away for a further decade. It has been released from captivity and is plying our roads once again. Its current owner has decided to part with the El Camino, so he has listed it for sale here on eBay. It is located in Meridian, Idaho, and with the bidding sitting at $10,300, the reserve has been met. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Larry D for referring the Chevy to us.

I like it when a seller is candid about the car that they have listed for sale. That is the case with the El Camino because he says that this is not the car for you if you are searching for a rotisserie-restored classic. However, its condition is above average, and the only rust that he identifies is some tiny bubbles on the driver’s side above the rear wheel arch. The rest of the panels are clean, and it appears that the floors and frame are also good. The Blue paint that it wears isn’t original, but the seller did treat it to a polish after it emerged from 30-years of hiding. There are some minor blemishes and marks, but if the car is considered a driver-grade classic, it is definitely acceptable. The panels are straight, with no dings or dents worth noting. The trim and glass are in good condition, while the Rally wheels add a great finishing touch to the exterior.

The bed wears a few dings and dents, but it still remains presentable. A meticulous buyer would probably consider addressing those marks and refinishing the bed, but it could be left as-is for daily use. The previous owner slaved over the El Camino in his barn for 20-years, but then he passed away. His family left it largely untouched for the next decade, although they occasionally fired the engine to keep the fluids circulating. It eventually emerged from hiding about a year ago, and the seller has returned it to a roadworthy state.

The seller believes that the V8 lurking under the El Camino’s hood is the original 283ci with some “go-faster goodies.” I’m not convinced of that, although I’m unsure of what it actually is. I suspect that it might be a 350, but I will be happy if our readers can confirm this one way or the other. Bolted to the back of it is a 4-speed manual transmission, while the pickup also features power steering and power brakes. Regardless of the capacity, the V8 has been equipped with a set of headers, an Edelbrock intake, and a 4-barrel carburetor. That means that the buyer will have more than the original 283’s 220hp at their disposal when they bury the boot. The seller says that the El Camino runs and drives well and rolls happily down the road at 70mph. The 4-speed shifts nicely, although he thinks it may need a new clutch soon. He also suggests that a tune-up wouldn’t go astray, although he believes that it is ready to hit the road for extended journeys right now.

When it comes to a custom build like this El Camino, the interior trim will always reflect the builder’s tastes. That means that not everyone is going to like this interior, but it still looks tidy. The Blue on the dash might be a bit overpowering, but it doesn’t have any faults or flaws. The upholstery on the seat and doors is a custom mix of black cloth and vinyl, and while there is some minor wear on the seat, it isn’t something that would require immediate replacement. The carpet looks excellent, as does the aftermarket wheel. The door trim on the driver’s side doesn’t fit properly at the top, but I suspect that a bit of twisting and tweaking would fix this. The original radio has made way for an aftermarket radio/cassette, but this doesn’t work. I would be inclined to swap it for a retro-look stereo to finish the interior. I’d call the interior tidy and serviceable, and like the rest of the car, it can be used and enjoyed untouched if that’s what the buyer wants.

This 1964 El Camino is a tidy little pickup, and it is great to see it back on our roads after three decades in hiding. The seller floats the idea of treating it to a complete restoration, and while that is tempting, it’s not something that I would dive into immediately. It has spent 30-years in hiding, and I feel that it deserves some time out on our roads. Yes, if I were to buy it, I would probably perform some restoration work. Just not right now.