The car was treated to a comprehensive rotisserie restoration between 20, with components renewed or upgraded with improved performance and driveability in mind.Imported from the US more than seven years ago, it was first registered in the UK in March 2014.Up front is a 525bhp 6.2-litre LS3 V8 crate engine, coupled to a General Motors 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission.A stunning American custom, with a modern power upgrade, and bespoke bodywork and trim.Anyway, despite healthy build numbers for all 3rd Generation 1968-1972 El Caminos, few cars from ‘68-‘69 are actually seen in public, let alone listed at auction. We see nicely restored ’68 SS 396 El Caminos sell in $20-30k range at auction, so we don’t see why this great-looking, highly original 6-cylinder one shouldn’t be worth $10-$15k all day. However, it is from California and even comes with the Protect-O-Plate!īut the real question is, when was the last time you’ve seen a 6-cylinder El Camino? Or any 1960s El Camino in such lovably nice original stock condition? Comps are hard to come by, and the Chevelle-based El Camino is mysteriously missing from Hagerty’s printed price guide, but they do take a 50% deduction for the value of a 6-cylinder ’68 Chevelle versus one with a V8. I really hate to sell it, hence the asking price, but eventually I will need to make room in my garage.” In other words, he knows it won’t sell at this price so make him an informed offer. This is a great example of an extremely original El Camino. In the seller’s words, this “Well preserved 1968 El Camino is a complete time capsule, totally unmolested. Retaining the original Grecian Green exterior finish and powered by Chevy’s ever-faithful 230ci inline 6-cylinder engine with a “3-on-the-tree” manual transmission, it also features a very nice Saddle interior. This wonderful ‘68 El Camino Deluxe has thankfully evaded modifications over the past 50+ years of its existence - in fact, this is the first 6-cylinder example this seasoned Zero260 contributor has ever encountered. Since the El Camino was Chevelle-based, powertrain, comfort and appearance options were many, allowing buyers to specify a vehicle precisely suited to their needs and budget. The 1967 model year was the last for the second-generation El Camino, with mostly detail oriented updates, but the big news was reserved for 1968 and the totally redesigned A-Body models, which would continue with their winning basic style intact through 1972. In addition to basic styling cues, the El Camino shared engines, drivetrains, and options with the Chevelle line, while performance upgrades were also available on the El Camino, perfectly combining utility, practicality, and the sporting, personal nature of the smaller cab/passenger body style compartment for a unique vehicle choice. Suitably encouraged by Ford’s success in North America, Chevrolet introduced the Impala-based El Camino for 1959, then quickkly discontinued it after 1960, but a closer look at Ford’s success with the Ranchero spurred a return engagement for ‘64, this time on the new intermediate “A-Body” Chevelle. While Ford may have brought the “Ute” car/truck hybrid from Australia to North America with the introduction of its Ranchero in 1957, GM’s Australian subsidiary, Holden, had been building similar vehicles since the beginning of the ‘50s.
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