Anyone who collects cars began by collecting toy cars, and even if said collector has a 300-car collection in a heated garage, there’s probably a room in their house devoted to toys. While my real car collection numbers in the single-digits (barely), there’s no telling how many 1:64 scale diecasts I own. As Rolls-Royce always said about its engines’ horsepower ratings, my collection is “sufficient.” Last year, I picked up a black Johnny Lightning ’67 El Camino diecast with a red interior, and that was enough to convince me that it’s my favorite El Camino, for now. With that being said, I’m not in the market for a real El Camino at the moment, but if you’re looking for a reasonably solid project car, this Deepwater Blue Metallic example might fit in your collection, no matter how big it is. It’s currently for sale on eBay in Leavenworth, Kansas.

When I say reasonably solid, I don’t mean rust-free. The seller freely admits that the truck “WILL NEED a driver’s side floorpan,” and this picture shows the usual A-Body lower fender rot. Being Chevelle-based, reproduction sheetmetal for repairs is a few mouse clicks away. Better yet, anyone with a welder and a little bit of confidence could probably bend something up in a jiffy. The fender brace, on the other hand, might require a more advanced class than Metalworking 101. According to the seller, the frame is solid.

The powertrain is the workaday 283/Powerglide combination, which is as reliable as the sunrise. Unfortunately, this one hasn’t run in several years, although it still turns freely. When it is running, it makes 195 horsepower and 285 lb.-ft. of torque. There’s also power steering and power brakes, which apparently still work (although I’m not sure how someone would know that if the engine isn’t running).

The interior is, let’s face it, a bit trashed. Luckily, an El Camino has half the interior that a Chevelle does, so you can save some money by buying the truck. The original owner chose the “Custom” interior package, which has fancier upholstery and door panels. It should also have woodgrain dashboard trim (although I can’t tell in this picture if it does or not), a clock, and carpet.

All-in-all, I’d say that this handsome hauler is not a bad place to start if you like ’67 El Caminos and want to build it your way. The seller is correct in saying that you could probably get it running and have a “patina driver” if that’s your preference. Whatever the case, the high bid is currently $3,150 and has not yet met reserve. No 1964-1972 Chevy A-Body is cheap, so it will be interesting to see what it will take to take this one home.