I’m not someone who names my vehicles, but the first owner of this 1977 Chevrolet El Camino named it “Ellie,” and it’s said to be original other than possibly some paint work on the bed portion. It was owned by the seller’s uncle for the last few years until his uncle passed away, and now it’s listed here on eBay in Savannah, Tennessee. They’re asking $19,999, or you can make an offer.
I can’t help thinking that there has been some bodywork on the quarter panels, but we don’t know for sure. The seller mentions that this El Camino is wearing most of its original paint, “with the only known repaint being the bed.” Here’s what the inside of the bed looks like. This is about as clean-looking an El Camino as I remember seeing in a while. We’ve only seen three ’77 El Caminos here on Barn Finds over the years.
I believe this color is Medium Green Poly, and it looks great overall. The fourth-generation El Camino was made for the 1973 through 1977 model years, and in 1976 and 1977, it was updated with a four-stacked-headlight arrangement. The seller says that “Ellie” has just 42,022 miles on it/her. It looks like a low-mile car to me. What do you think? Here’s a brochure on the 1977 El Caminos.
This doesn’t look like a 142,022-mile interior to me; I believe the seller’s claim of it having just over 42k miles. If there’s a more Florida-looking interior, I can’t think of one. This fantastic 1970s green with a white vinyl bench seat and white door panels. Very stylish for the time. Power windows and power locks were options, but this one appears to be fairly option-free, at least as far as fancy power accessories go. It does have air-conditioning.
Speaking of go, this is Chevrolet’s 350-cu.in. OHV V8 with a four-barrel, according to the VIN (there was also a two-barrel), which would have had 170 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque when new. Power rolls through a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic to the rear wheels, and they say it’s kept on a battery tender, and they wouldn’t be afraid to jump in and drive it anywhere. Hagerty is at $15,800 for a #2 excellent-condition example and $9,000 for a #3 good car. How much would you pay for this El Camino?
That’s a lot of green for …..a lot of green.
I have an “Ellie” too, but mine is my Border Collie!!! That being said. This isn’t my favorite generation, but I still like them. This one looks really clean. The rims look great too. The price seems a bit steep to me. Nice one Scotty!!!
Yes! I’ll give you $19,999 for Ellie!
Why do people asking these kind of prices not at least clean the engine compartment?
Love El Caminos! Best bit of “car casting” ever was on “My name is Earl”, and the janky El Camnio that was their ride. Also tied with one of the best episodes of “King of the Hill”, where Khan decides to chuck it all, and gets rid of his Toyota/Honda for an El Camino…
This El Camino Classic raises suspicions. The stainless trim on the B-pillar indicates a vinyl top was originally installed. The Classic model had wheel-opening brightwork which is missing from the vehicle. This doesn’t make it a bad car but the words ‘original’ and ‘survivor’ can be questioned.
The base Classic carried a MSRP of ~$4300. Options added ~$1400 to the bottom line. The options include A/C ($512), AM/FM/tape ($324), TH-matic ($289), and the LM1 V8 ($210). All prices are MSRP.