Chevrolet : El Camino

The Chevrolet El Camino was produced from 1959 through 1960 and again from 1964 through 1987.
The vehicle could be classified as a small car but with a pick-up truck bed. The name, El Camino,
means 'The Road' in Spanish.

Two years after Ford introduced their Ranchero, Chevrolet introduced the El Camino. The styling,
both interior and exterior, and its platform were courtesy of the Impala. During its introductory
year, 22,246 examples were produced. A year later sales slumped to 14,163 and Chevrolet made the
decision to cancel production. The first generation did not achieve the success that the Ford
Ranchero had accomplished. This had been unfortunate, especially since the El Camino had undergone
extensive styling updates during its second year.

The third generation of the El Camino, lasting from 1968 through 1972, brought about many mechanical
and styling changes. The El Camino now rode upon a 4-door station-wagon Chevelle wheelbase. The hood
was stretched and could accommodate larger engines. For 1970, the Chevelle was updated and the
El Camino mimicked the changes.

This 1971 Chevrolet El Camino SS 2Dr Sport Coupe Utility Vehicle comes equipped with a
355 full roller Chevy small block V8. The exterior has been restored and is finished in Bronze
with a Black vinyl top, black vinyl Interior and black Rally Stripes. Factory options include: Pwr. Steering,
Pwr. Brakes, SS Package, AM/FM Radio, Rally Wheels and a 3 Speed Automatic Transmission. Other extras include,
Flow master headers, Deep oil Pain, Marine High torque Starter, Accel Ignition, Edelbrock Carburetor, Edelbrock
Performer RPM Intake, and black vinyl tonneau cover. Runs and drives great. Tons of power, turns heads
anywhere it goes!