El Camino

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»

El Camino Casino: Which One Would You Take?

Just when I was thinking, gee, it’s been a long time since I reviewed an El Camino, in fact, maybe I never have…. two popped up! On the right is a 1977 with a new engine, and on the… more»

Diesel Pickup: 1983 Chevrolet El Camino

The El Camino was Chevrolet’s version of a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on a car platform rather than that of a truck. It was on the market for the longest of the two primary competitors (the other… more»

Project Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino

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… more»

68K Miles and an AM Radio: 1978 Chevrolet El Camino

You know you are getting old when the cars of your youth are becoming the stars of Barn Finds.  This 1978 Chevrolet El Camino in Conquista trim for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Richmond, Indiana, reminds me of a… more»

Dry Oklahoma Classic: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino

Hiding in this garage is a classic that has led a fortunate life. This 1966 Chevrolet El Camino found its way to its current location from Oklahoma, with the dry climate protecting it from the type of rust that… more»

One of a Kind? 1959 Buick El Victamino Project

To the best of my knowledge, Buick has never produced a pickup truck. At least not in the 1959 model year when the new mid-range Invicta model was introduced. The seller has a ’59 “El Victamino” for sale which… more»

Factory Big Block: 1971 GMC Sprint

As a college kid, I spent a summer working at the local automotive paint store as a delivery driver. One day, I showed up to find a derelict car parked in the corner of our gravel parking lot, a… more»

Engine Swap? 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino makes a generally positive first impression. However, a close look confirms that it requires work to present at its best. It features strong bones and a drivetrain change that many would consider reversing. The… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevrolet had two “new” products to offer buyers in 1964. The first was the all-new mid-size Chevelle, designed to compete with the Ford Fairlane (which had been resized in 1962). The second was the return of the El Camino… more»

Toyotamino? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 1 of 1

Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle was quite popular when introduced in 1964 and it went on to sell 447,000 units in the 1966 model year alone. But none of them were like this one: either a 2-door station wagon or an… more»

350-Equipped: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino Project

“Ran when parked” is one of those oft-used expressions that causes some enthusiasts to grit their teeth. However, it perfectly describes the history of this 1964 Chevrolet El Camino. It is unclear when it last fired a shot in… more»

Barn-Bound 35 Years: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevrolet launched the El Camino in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero which came about two years earlier. Technically a utility pickup or “Ute,” the El Camino was based on Chevy’s 2-door station wagon. It was only around for… more»

Two-Owner 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista

It doesn’t take much for my suggestibility to get the better of me. For example, a kid in my neighborhood drives a gray El Camino much like this one, and I’ve regularly found myself wondering if I was an… more»

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