Hence, the SS 454 was born for the first three model years of the seventh decade. ![]() While it certainly functioned as a truck, the El Camino was a natural to take on some of the muscle car traits its cousin the Chevelle. While the front-end styling of these models would differ from their 1968-69 counterparts, from the firewall back little was changed except for some minor trim. Otherwise, it’s a good runner and can be found in Oak Hill, Ohio where it’s available here on eBay where the no reserve auction stands at $10,600.ġ970-72 El Caminos shared their sheet metal with the Chevelle station wagon from the cowl forward. This 1971 El Camino SS 454 looks pretty nice from the rather dark photos we’re given, but the seller says it needs some bodywork and new paint. Between 1970-72 you could get an El Camino SS that was equipped with a 454 V8, of which the first year would be the most potent before detuning came into play for emissions control reasons. As such, whenever the Chevelle got a facelift or redesign, so did the El Camino. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail.From 1964 until the end of their production run in 1987, the Chevy El Camino was a “gentleman’s pickup” based on the mid-size Chevelle. Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are answered. What I am offering is my professional impression of the vehicle. A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. You're not even paying full price for the restoration, this is a $100,000 job! I'm really impressed. The closer you look the more impressed you will be. Of all the cars that have come through our doors, this would be in the running as one of the best ever. It has an original 12 bolt 3.31 posi rear. The matching vin #s and codes are stamped on the trans. The Muncie M-20 4-speed and linkage look new. Even the bottom of the motor is spotless. All new fuel system- lines, sending unit, straps and a new tank with correct label. Has disc in front and complete e-brake assembly. The front and back suspension is completely rebuilt. The chassis was stripped and painted gloss black. Painted red oxide primer with a gloss clear coat. The floors, braces, inner rockers and quarters are immaculate metal. The body was removed from the frame and flipped on a rotisserie. UNDERSIDE: The bottom of this car is amazing! It's detailed to the max, it even has the assembly line markings and stickers reapplied. It even has the correct rubber flaps and clips under it. The latches, cables and hardware are new. The tailgate opens and closes like its new. It is painted and clear coated real slick. TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Inside the bed has straight, clean metal. Features include factory air conditioning, upgraded with R134 freeon, power steering, power brakes and a complete and functional cowl induction system. Look in here real close, every single component is proper and pristine. That's an actual reproduction Delco battery, not a topper. It has correct everything from the carb to the spark plug wires. The numbers and codes that are on the motor match the car. Detailed to the max just like it left the factory. This is a sign of a no expense spared restoration.ĮNGINE COMPARTMENT: Wear your mask, I don't want anyone breathing on it, it is so clean. I was pleased to see under the cover is a pristine SS wheel on a matching reproduction Polyglass tire. Behind the passenger seat is a tire cover. Everything functions- radio plays clearly, clock works. Features include factory gauges, am-fm, tilt wheel, bucket seats, console, power windows and a remote mirror. Everything on the dash is pristine- vents, heater controls, knobs, vents, etc. All new carpet, door panels, armrests, headliner, visors etc. The seats have new cushions, the upholstery fits like a glove. INTERIOR: Immaculate from carpet to headliner. Jambs are spotless, new weatherstrips, sill plates, latches and hardware. ![]() Correct reproduction Goodyear Polyglass tires. The SS wheels are restored like new, has correct trim rings. ![]() Every single piece of chrome and trim is new. The metal flake is laid out evenly, the clear coat is polished like glass. It has an actual cowl hood with flapper door and hood pins. We bought it with the original title, we have registrations and several docs with original owner's name on it.ĮXTERIOR: Precision fit and finishes. Documentation includes a protect-o-plate. Only 54 miles on a concourse body off frame, rotisserie restoration. Wow! Off the charts nice and loaded with the most desirable features and colors. Best in the country! Correct #s, loaded- a/c, console, gauges.
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