The interior looks okay for its age and has swivel bucket seats for easy entry and exit. We’re told that all the SS trim it came new is still present. The pickup comes with a camper topper which is said to be in great shape except for one flaw on the driver’s side. Other than surface rust, the seller doesn’t believe that corrosion is a factor. The color was changed from light metallic copper to the white you see today. Some mechanical improvements have been made, such as an MSD distributor, Edelbrock intake manifold and new carburetor, dual exhaust, and new rear shocks, alternator, battery, and upgrades to the air conditioning system.Īlthough original in appearance, the paint has been redone and needs it again. We’re told it runs well but does use a little oil.
The seller doesn’t know if the drivetrain is original to the truck, however, but does say that a prior owner did a rebuild as the vehicle has 109,000 miles on it today. As the VIN will verify, this pickup has the 454 Y-code engine, paired with an automatic transmission. The seller bought this ’73 El Camino a few months back to restore, but time and room aren’t going to permit that, so it must change hands again. Unfortunately, there is no breakdown as to how many were built as SS models since that was an option, not a series. For ‘73, GM built 71,753 El Caminos and rebadged GMC Sprints. The fourth-generation took on the styling characteristics of the Colonnade look that GM used between 1973-77. Although based on corresponding GM car lines, the El Camino was classified as a pickup by the DMV. Launched in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero, the El Camino was a full-size truck at first, took a three-year break, then returned as an intermediate using the Chevelle platform and wagon chassis until 1987. It’s available here on eBay where the bidding has reached $6,700, but the reserve is still waiting. Located in Mariposa, California, this truck looks to be in good, used condition, and ready for some more adventures. This 1973 edition was ordered with Chevy’s big-block 454 V8 engine and SS (Super Sport) trim, adding some muscle to the package, although not as beefier as once was. It was a “Gentlemen’s Pickup” that was part car/part truck. Shop now for new and used Chevrolet El Camino for sale, or find your favourite new car with the extensive catalogue of vehicles available on Kijiji Autos.For most of its life, the Chevy El Camino ran parallel to the mid-size Chevelle. However, this vehicle would also never come to light due to the closure and discontinuation of the Pontiac brand. Pontiac later revealed their concept coupe utility variation of a Pontiac G8. Chevrolet released a new Chevrolet El Camino concept vehicle in 1995 but was laid behind because of the rising popularity of the SUV. However, the idea is not entirely dead in the water. There no longer remained a demand for the coupe utility design, and it struggled to enter a new generation. Today the Chevrolet El Camino remains a classic collector’s car for enthusiasts. And while both vehicles were directly competitive, the Chevrolet El Camino quickly outsold the Ford Ranchero. Like the Ford Ranchero, the Chevrolet El Camino was built on the existing platform of a station wagon, specifically the Chevrolet Brookwood. While it looks as if Chevrolet was operating from a place of competition, it is said that the concept was floated around years before. Chevrolet El Camino historyĬhevrolet missed the mark on the coupe utility design releasing the Chevrolet El Camino two years after the Ford Ranchero. Today the car is considered a classic muscle car, and many potential buyers are looking for a Chevrolet El Camino for sale. The vehicle survived through five generations until being discontinued in 1987. Launched in 1959, the Chevrolet El Camino was a direct response to the successful Ford Ranchero. However, the Chevrolet El Camino may be classified as a pickup it is more of an altered station wagon that integrated a cargo bed. Described as a coupe utility vehicle, it operates more like a pickup truck. The Chevrolet El Camino is unlike most other cars.
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