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In ’68, Chevy officially released an SS396 El Camino. In addition to the inline-6 and small block V8s mentioned above, the ’66 and ’67 powerplants included the 396 El Caminos, which were sibling to the Chevelle coupe SS396, minus the SS badges, and included all of the 396 big blocks. Then things really moved forward concerning the El Camino beginning in 1966 right on through 1970. In 1965, the engines were similar but a 350-horse L79 327 joined in. The 300-horse 327 was available, and other engines included the 283 up to 220 horses and two inline-6 engines. As for the muscle car engines and transmissions, the 327 V8 took over as El Camino's top power choice when it returned in 1964. Turns out the El Camino retooling enthusiasts were correct.Ĭhevrolet re-entered the car-like truck market with its new 1964 El Camino based on the intermediate Chevelle line and competing with Ford's new intermediate size Ranchero. Chevy did not make an El Camino in 1961 to 1963 as most felt Chevy's decision to pull the full-size El Camino from production was due to poor 1960 sales, while others say that Chevy was simply retooling to bring El Camino back as an intermediate. Then, after a three model year layoff, Chevy came back with the intermediate size, 115-inch wheelbase, El Camino from 1964 to 1987, including generations two through six. As for your El Camino, its debut first generation lasted only two years, 19, and was built on a full-size, 119-inch Chevy station wagon chassis. Jerry K., Bemidji, MinnesotaĪ: Jerry, thanks much for your letter recalling the skilled hands of a former Chevrolet mechanic.

The car has a 350 with the old camel back heads, stock dual exhaust and Rochester Quadrajet carb, Muncie M-20 four-speed, 12-bolt rear and 3.73 gears. Back in the late ’70s I was racing dirt track stock cars and wasn't driving the "Elke" anymore and pulled the engine for my stock car. Sadly my El Camino doesn't have the original 275-horse, 327 engine in it anymore. I am the second owner as the first owner bought the car in Washington State and then moved to northern Minnesota after he traded it on a new Dodge pickup.

1966 Chevrolet El Camino 21.00 1965 Chevrolet El Camino 17.00 1964 Chevrolet El Camino 13.00 1960 Chevrolet El Camino 7. Come take a look in person or view the pictures/video below.I have attached a few photos of my El Camino that I purchased back in 1974. Find 17 used 1965 Chevrolet El Camino as low as 22,900 on ®. Nice cosmetics, V-8 engine, automatic transmission with over-drive, make this El Camino the 60’s pickup to have. Comfortable cruising with tilt steering column Ī Nicely restored Example of Chevrolet’s popular El Camino.Smooth operation with upgraded automatic transmission.This El Camino will please the most discerning buyer: The brakes bring this El Camino to a sure halt without pulling from side to side.Įquipped with a replacement steering column that offers tilt, a comfortable steering position can be achieved for virtually every driver.

The original Power Glide transmission has been replaced with a 200-R4 Overdrive transmission for more power and lower engine speed when cruising. The power is enhanced as the exhaust exits through a set of polished headers. This El Camino has a small block V-8 which supplies more than adequate power for this comfortable pickup to be at home on the highway or around town. The El Camino stayed behind in Arizona, where Tony Cobblers crew finished off the flawless body work. The speedometer and turn signals likewise work. The first major redesign of the new A-body platform saw many styling changes, and the instrument system was. The gauges all work as do the lights and horn. 1966- 67 Chevy Chevelle/El Camino VHX Instruments. The Reed vinyl interior is clean and fresh-looking. The underside of this El Camino is unusually clean and the floors and frame appear solid and sound. The Red finish on this El Camino is nicely done and contrasts well with the black interior. Price: $23,900 Nicely Re-done from Top to Bottom RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. The 1965 327 would run low 15s in the 1/4 mile (at some 90 mph), while. Named in Spanish for “the path,” the El Camino was the most successful of the coupe/pickup vehicles produced by Detroit. In 1966, GM added a 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 engine to the lineup rated from 325 to 375 HP. Finding one restored at an affordable price is rare, but that’s what this car/pickup offers: One of the true multi-use cars, the El Camino has long been a favorite of car enthusiasts.