El Camino

Driver Quality? 1964 Chevrolet El Camino

After a three-year absence, the El Camino returned to the Chevrolet fold in 1964. Instead of being a full-size “Ute” as in 1959-60, the returning El Camino was based on the new mid-size Chevelle 2-door station wagon. This ’64… more»

350 Powered: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino

This 1965 Chevrolet El Camino makes a positive first impression, from its sparkling paint to its laser-straight panels. The Rally wheels suggest that it might be more than a pretty face, and that impression isn’t deceptive. It features mechanical… more»

Unrestored Driver: 1967 Chevy El Camino Survivor

By the late 1960s, the El Camino had firmly established itself as Chevrolet’s answer to the utility coupe trend, combining the practicality of a pickup with the style and performance of a car. This 1967 El Camino, listed here… more»

Project Potential: 1972 Chevy El Camino SS

The El Camino has always straddled the line between muscle car and pickup, and this 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS looks like a worthy candidate for revival. Listed here on craigslist out of Edmonds, Washington, this example is described… more»

Unfinished Business: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454

Except for two years (1959-60), Chevrolet’s El Camino pickup was based on the mid-size Chevelle/Malibu (1964-87). That included the Colonnade era of GM intermediates (1973-77) that proved to be quite popular. Sporting new paint, we’re told this 1973 El… more»

Everything New? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino

The El Camino outlasted the Ford Ranchero in the “coupe utility” market. From 1964 to 1987, the El Camino was a pickup variant of the mid-size Chevelle automobile. So, its ride and handling were superior to that of a… more»

Guaranteed Head Turner! 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado Pickup

Here at Barn Finds, we see our fair share of oddballs, unusual customs, Restomods, and the like.  However, I’m not sure we’ve ever run across an Oldsmobile Toronado that has undergone such a radical transformation.  Actually, it was reader… more»

1960 Chevy El Camino with Factory A/C Vents

Here’s a chance to pick up a stylish early El Camino that blends classic lines with driver-grade usability. This 1960 Chevrolet El Camino is offered by a long-term owner and features a clean title, solid body, and an overhauled… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

I typically avoid featuring two similar classics close together when selecting vehicles to feature at Barn Finds, but I am willing to make an exception with this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. While the vehicle featured earlier today sports a… more»

Custom Graphics and Interior: 1971 Chevrolet El Camino

Subtlety is an admirable trait, but it is not one that this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino possesses. From its custom graphics to the buttoned interior trim and matching bed cover, it makes a bold visual statement that is impossible… more»

Fun Car Project: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

What to make of Chevrolet’s 1959 El Camino? What to make of the 1959 Chevrolet, in general, I suppose I could ask, considering its late fifties, over-the-top styling. And from my perch, that exaggerated styling is even more obvious… more»

Rat Rod Pickup? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino

The Chevy El Camino was one of two pickups offered during the 1950s-1970s, based on a car platform rather than a truck. The other was the Ford Ranchero (which stopped production in 1979, whereas the El Camino soldiered on… more»

Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

One of the attractions of classics like this 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 is that they are typically lighter than the Sedans upon which they are based. Therefore, they offer greater performance potential, although with less weight over… more»

Stunning Custom: 1960 Chevrolet El Camino

I always respect custom builds, especially when the creator shows an eye for fine details. That is what initially attracted me to this stunning 1960 Chevrolet El Camino. The seller successfully combined modern technology with old-school touches, guaranteeing that… more»

396-Powered 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS

I remember being home sick one day back in high school, and I spent a couple hours watching a VHS copy of Two Lane Blacktop to pass the time; while I watched it for the cars, I was somehow affected… more»

Same Family 50 Years: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino

After a three-year absence, Chevrolet’s “gentlemen’s pickup,” the El Camino, returned in 1964. From there until the end of the run in 1987, it would be based on a mid-size platform. The styling was refreshed in 1966/67 and followed… more»

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