1967 Chevrolet El Camino
The El Camino was a direct challenge to Ford's Ranchero, a utility coupe dominating a previously untapped market. GM flirted with coupe type trucks such as the Chevrolet Cameo Carrier and the GMC Suburban Carrier in 1955, but they went all in with the El Camino for the 1959 model year. The El Camino was built on a modified Brookwood station wagon platform. The first generation didn't last long. It could have been the new flamboyant wings of full sized Chevys or perhaps the Ranchero's hefty stake in the market, but after just 2 years and 36,409 El Caminos produced, Chevy dropped the axe on the model. GM decided to bring it back in 1964 as the second generation which lasted until 1967.
For consignment, a 1967 Chevrolet El Camino, the last of the second generation that received the same facelift as the Chevelle making it a one year design as 1968 would bring huge changes that would round the edges and point the nose.
Exterior
Beautiful Bolero Red coats this car and a black body line extends from front to back and picks up on the black vinyl top and tonneau cover nicely. The wonderfully upright front fascia has double headlights cradled in a grille that is canted forward on the ends over a large chrome grille with turn signals in their center gap. Metal finishes on the front are presentable but not perfect. Faux hood vents on power bulges are a tasteful design that adds a bit of muscle to the profile as does the black band across the tailgate between Chevelle tail lights. The cab is decidedly upright with a slightly raked windshield and a back window that is perfectly vertical, like a pickup truck. And speaking of trucks, that long bed extends well beyond the rear axle and made these very useful work trucks long before they became collectible classics. 15-inch Chevrolet Rally wheels take up the corners, all in great condition. For imperfections, we note some bubbling in the paint, especially down low, and the rest is in very nice shape. The bed itself is rough coated, red, and ready for some lumber.
Interior
Horizontal stitched pattern in the door panels extends from top to bottom under a black painted header, all in good shape. Low back black vinyl bucket seats are provided for driver and a guest and a big silver button allows the tops to be moved forward to access behind the seats where you'll find some clean storage space and wall mounted speakers. A four spoke sports steering wheel has great grip and leads to a standard, horizontal speedometer flanked only by a clock and fuel gauge. To make up for this simplicity, a dual gauge pod has been added where Stewart Warner gauges relay oil pressure and water temp, while a center console mounted gauge relays volts. An AM/FM radio is present along with climate controls while back at the center console, a chrome shifter slides through a rectangle base and slot with green tinted indicators. Black looped carpet shows just a bit of wear but is in good shape, protected by El Camino branded rubber mats, and the headliner and visors are in perfect condition.
Drivetrain
Pop the muscular hood to find a very clean 350ci V8 from '77-79 era, wearing an Edelbrock intake manifold under a new Demon 4-barrel carburetor. There's also a new radiator and electric fan under the hood and a trans cooler in front of that. Power is sent via a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission to the rear 10 bolt, while power disc brakes now occupy the front and power drums in back bring the El Camino to a stop.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with areas of surface rust, some more invasive rust on a frame rail near the back, and some residual oil on the pan. On the positive side, the front end suspension has been rebuilt consisting of coil springs, and a 4 link and coils are out back. It's otherwise relatively dry underneath and not much extra grease around to speak of. The dual exhaust flows back to a pair of Flowmaster mufflers and then exits behind each rear wheel.
Drive-Ability
Business up front, party in the back! Or maybe it's the other way around? Anyway, I love the small cabin of what otherwise feels like a muscle car! This vintage Ute runs well and provides plenty of power to the rear axle, handling is very good, and braking is more than adequate. Naturally, visibility is astounding with just a hint of a C-pillar. A few things that need attention, including the clock, the horn, and the reverse lights, all not working. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
If you had Tootsie toy cars as a kid, it's likely you had the El Camino. You made car noises and maybe even carried some dirt in the bed. You steered the car through the basement carpet along with your Corgis, Matchbox, and Hot Wheels. Well, now you can own the real deal. A true to life 1967 Chevrolet El Camino in bright red, well sorted, and show worthy.
136807B127589
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
80-2 Door Sedan Pickup
7-1967
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
127589-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
03B-2nd Week March
ST 67 13680-1967 Malibu 2 Door Sedan Pickup
BODY BAL3335-Baltimore Body #
TR 783-Medium Gold Imitation Vinyl
PAINT RR-Bolero Red
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