It’s a good day when a car for sale sends me to the books to get the scoop on option availability, because then I get to learn something new and (if I’m lucky) a little obscure. In the case… more»
El Camino
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Car-based Pickup: 1960 Chevrolet El Camino
The 1959-60 Chevrolet El Camino was a “me, too” version of Ford’s 1957-59 Ranchero “Ute” (utility coupe). Both were based on 2-door full-size wagons. In 1960, Ford decided to shift the product to the new Falcon compact platform, while… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video! This 1970 Chevrolet El Camino, now listed as a Barn Finds Auction in Oklahoma City, blends classic muscle-era styling with upgraded performance. Showing 84,925 miles and carrying a… more»
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Injected Big-Block: No Reserve 1966 Chevrolet El Camino
Listing a classic for sale with No Reserve is guaranteed to catch attention, and such is the case with this 1966 Chevrolet El Camino. It presents respectably, but it hides a wonderful secret below the surface. The seller equipped… more»
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Package Deal: Trio of Chevrolet El Camino “Utes”
The El Camino was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Ranchero. Both initially were station wagon-based pickups that enjoyed long rear-wheel-drive runs. The El Camino was in production in 1959 and 1960, then took a break until 1964, when it… more»
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Same Family 53 Years: 1971 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
When the El Camino “Ute” (utility coupe) returned in 1964, it was based on the new Chevelle mid-size offering. Because it’s a car under the skin rather than a truck, the El Camino and Ford’s Ranchero were often referred… more»
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350 Crate V8! 1964 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevrolet El Camino debuted in 1959 as a direct competitor to Ford’s Ranchero, a “Ute” or utility coupe. Like the Ford, it was based on a 2-door station wagon rather than a truck platform. But it only lasted… more»
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A Nice Classic: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
Refreshing! That’s one way I would describe this 1965 Chevrolet El Camino. I’ve been watching these 1964-1972 versions for some time now and find they usually fall into one of three categories: Pristine and ridiculously over-priced, poorly modded, and… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
