California Special huh? Well, that’s what the seller claims regarding this 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS396. That’s a new one on me, but maybe I have missed something somewhere – and maybe some of you can shine some light… more»
El Camino SS
Feb 24, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
86k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS
“A vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays” may well be the strangest design brief in automotive history, but it was the one that spawned the development… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Big Block Powered: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS
Judging by the positive prose of both myself and the other writers here at Barn Finds along with the enthusiastic comments of our beloved readers, Chevrolet El Caminos are among the most popular types of vehicles featured in these… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
More Show Than Go? 1984 Chevrolet El Camino SS
Chevrolet’s El Camino returned in 1964 as a mid-size “gentleman’s pickup” and remained in the Chevelle/Malibu line-up until its rear-wheel drive was retired in 1987. The truck usually outsold its contemporary at Ford, the Ranchero, which had kicked off… more»
Oct 4, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Upgraded V8: 1984 Chevrolet El Camino SS
Let’s not beat about the bush. The V8 engine powering the 1984 Chevrolet El Camino SS did not provide the performance that most enthusiasts expected from any vehicle wearing the iconic “SS” badge. Power figures were pitiful compared to… more»
Jun 2, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
454-Equipped: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS
One of the obvious attractions of big-block V8s is that they can be tuned to produce impressive power levels and corresponding performance. However, their ability to churn out earth-turning torque low in the rev range makes such engines perfect… more»
Jan 1, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Converted SS: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino
In response to Ford’s Ranchero, a “gentleman’s” pickup, Chevrolet rolled out the El Camino from 1959-60 and again from 1964-87. It was a full-size model at first, then became an intermediate for the rest of its run. The last… more»
Sep 20, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
454/4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS
Is it possible that the fourth-generation Chevrolet El Camino (’73-’77) is the Rodney Dangerfield of Caminos? You know the one that gets no respect? Well, if that’s the case, this specific 1973 example is due a tip of the… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Choo Choo Conversion: 1983 Chevrolet El Camino SS
The El Camino was Chevy’s “gentlemen’s” pickup from 1959-60 and again from 1964-87. At first a full-size model, it became a mid-size for the rest of its run. For a time, you could get the El Camino as a… more»
