A nice coat of Satin Black paint provides a great foundation for correct inspection marks and factory-accurate details. Naturally, this A-Body's road-ready chassis has been restored to the same high standards as its slick profile and clean engine compartment. And, from its mirrored valve covers and Delco-topped battery all the way to its fresh brake booster and stainless fluid lines, the monster motor looks right at home in the car's clean, Satin Black engine bay. During the extensive restoration, the big mill was professionally overhauled and decked in glossy Chevy Orange paint. And at the front of that hardware, GM-branded hoses channel water past a correct fan and rebuilt alternator with the help of a beefy radiator and familiar tower clamps. Below those cables, correct exhaust manifolds are wired to old school emissions hardware. At the back of that intake, an original points distributor sequences fire through high quality Packard TV R Suppression cables. At the top of that block, a rare dual-snorkel air cleaner forces oxygen in to an original Holley carburetor and correct Winters intake. Toss this classic's hood and you'll find an original, 454 cubic inch big block that hangs a correct 3963512 casting number between a correct “CRR” assembly stamp and matching partial VIN. And at the back of that profile, a stainless-trimmed bed leads the eye to a black-trimmed tailgate, which hangs correct badging and clean reverse lamps between vivid taillights and a second chrome bumper.Īlthough Chevrolet's ferocious LS6 Turbo Jet V8 was conservatively rated at 450 horsepower, it actually punched the dyno somewhere north of 500. Beneath those rails, bold fender badging combines with correct wheel trim, traditional door handles and flashy mirrors to add visual detail to the car's smooth profile. Above that bumper, an NOS Super Sport hood flows to like-new glass, which is flanked by correct stainless frames and correct stainless drip rails. At the front of this retro crossover, a familiar Chevelle grille hangs a fresh and prominent “SS” emblem between stainless-seated T3s, clean marker lamps and a thick chrome bumper. And today, the car presents as a no apologies classic that's both timeless and cool.Īesthetically, the El Camino never strayed far from the coupe or sedan it was founded on. As you can see from our high-resolution photos, that correct 2-stage was accented with traditional Super Sport hood stripes. Naturally, that professionally massaged drivetrain was complemented with an array of correct componentry. Acquired in 1998, the low-mileage weekender benefitted from a body-off restoration that added an immediate transmission rebuild, a 2004 repaint and a 2006 engine rebuild to its 2015 completion date. Originally sold at Fred Gledhill Chevrolet in Wilmington, California, this unbeholden ute is a 4-owner gem that, according to its current steward, was a multi-year labor of love. So, if you're looking to ascertain a correct, muscle-bound Chevy that's ready to pose, play and tote some big trophies, check out this sublime Super Sport! That's why, roughly 40 years after their introduction, classics like this fully documented, numbers-matching El Camino still mix serious fun with serious desirability. To us, “utility” means having the room to carry a wide variety of essentials while having the ability to haul a whole lot of… umm… tail. Fortunately, as hardened car guys, we're smart enough to know a better definition of the word. In today's increasingly sterile auto industry, talk of “utility” usually centers on 'cute' and 'ergonomic' crossovers that are essentially glorified minivans. * Correct power front disc and rear drum brakes * Sale includes: Restoration photos / Restoration receipts / LS6 Registry Certificate * Sale includes: Original build sheet / Full ownership history / Vintage photos & service receipts * Correct 12-bolt rear axle / Correct posi-traction differential / Correct 4.10 gears * Original Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission * Fully documented 4-owner car / 17-year, body-off restoration completed in 2015 Documented Numbers Matching Restored El Camino LS6 454/450 HP TH400 12 Bolt 4.10
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