Inspired and envious of the success that Ford was having with their Ranchero of 1957, Chevrolet responded with their all-new El Camino model in 1959. It was originally base on the Impala and survived for just two years. It would re-appear in 1964 based on the Chevelle. The Chevrolet El Camino, advertised as a dual purpose vehicle, was both a pickup and a passenger car. The 1966 El Camino, with styling of the Chevelle, fell under the second generation of the El Camino production. The second generation Chevelle was produced through 1967.Period advertising claimed that the El Camino was endowed with a streak of versatility that enables it to step gracefully into dozens of roles. Buyers had their choice of 24 different engine and transmission combinations. Custom trim levels and the high-performance 'Super Sport' (SS) packages were also available. The SS featured a blacked-out grille and a 'power bulge' type hood.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2016
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2016
Related Reading : Chevrolet El Camino History
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....
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Performance and Specification Comparison
El Camino FR A-body Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
115.00 in.
6 cyl., 193.99 CID., 120.00hp
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 300.00hp
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 300.00hp
$2,270 - $2,460
115.00 in.
6 cyl., 194.00 CID., 120.00hp
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 275.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 386.00 CID., 360.00hp
6 cyl., 230.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 275.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 386.00 CID., 360.00hp
34,830
115.00 in.
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 175.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 350.00hp
8 cyl., 283.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 396.00 CID., 350.00hp
$2,615 - $2,695
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