1/19/2024 0 Comments Picture of 68 el caminoIt is located in Walker, Louisiana and is available here on eBay for a current bid of $5,001, reserve not yet met. The El Camino story has been covered here on Barn Finds numerous times in the past, so it’s best to just delve into this example. Of note, this El Camino is an SS396 model which was first offered on the El Camino in ’68 even though the 396 engine was available in ’66 and ’67. Owing to this Camino’s VIN, it can be determined that this example is what it purports to be. After ’68, the SS396 identity is lost due to it becoming an option and not remaining as a separate model. The exterior is a little rough around the edges, the seller states, “Most people will ask, does the car have rust…. YES, the car has rust, but it’s not rotten…ALL old cars have rust! Again, The car is not rotten. This is NOT an up north rotted road salt car. There is a spot or two in the pans (does not need new pans)”. I would disagree with the sentiment that all old cars possess rust and I have reviewed enough to know this is true. Sure many do, and geographical location does play a part. Furthermore, GM “A” bodies, such as this El Camino, are definitely subject to destructive corrosion, so rust is no surprise with this example. According to the trim tag, white, code C, is the correct original finish for this Chevy, both body and roof, so the roof must be a repaint. It appears, however, that parts of some body panels have been repainted as there is notable flaking occurring. Unfortunately, there is no image of the cargo bed included, a major source of rust commencement. It also looks like some side grab rails have been attached to the bedsides though they look more like shower curtain rods. The interior of this Camino has seen some reupholstering in the form of a diamond-patterned, velour fabric spread across what look like 1969 or later bucket seats. The door cards and armrests are tired and the carpet is missing. The center console is a nice inclusion but it appears that something was screwed to the stainless trim panel at one time and now all that remains are the holes. The good news is that a Camino’s interior is abbreviated so there’s not that much to refurbish.Īs is typically the case, the steering wheel is significantly cracked around the hub, a ’68 Chevrolet trademark. Under the hood is a 396 CI, big-block V8 engine that was rebuilt a few thousand miles ago, and this example is a running vehicle. Nevertheless, the seller adds, “ The Long and short, The car runs, stops and steers. That’s a bit of a red flag for an engine that was rebuilt a few years ago and has very few miles on it. There is no word regarding engine originality or variant as in 325 or 350 HP and the only noted upgrade is the inclusion of headers. Recent repair orders totaling almost $20k available upon request.The temperature sending unit is in the wrong place for a ’68 engine as it should be located in the driver’s side cylinder head, not the intake manifold, and a ’68 intake does not have a provision for it. Power steering and brakes, tilt steering and working factory AM Radio.īeautiful El Camino that's been nicely preserved and recently gone through. Recently installed Vintage Air Conditioning system. ![]() Highly functional with working gauges and options. Nice and tidy all around, an excellent truck for daily or weekend use.Ĭomfortable interior. Appears to have original emblems and bumpers stainless has been replaced. Has a new vinyl top, restored bed and looks great. New exhaust pipes, period-correct tow hitch not installed yet included. New heads, Roller Rocker arms and radiator just installed.Įxcellent shifting via the matching number close-ratio M21, rebuilt power brakes with stock disc up-front, rebuilt factory power steering, new BF Goodrich tires and tight suspension with new front bushings, tie-rod ends and new shocks all around including rear air shocks. Original block was replaced with a 350HP 1969 block. Starts, runs and drives beautifully with plenty of power. Nearly $20,000 in recent work and upgrades completed in the last few months. Clean, well preserved and ready to enjoy now. We were told that all of the metal on the car is original and that this El Camino is, was and has always been rust-free. ![]() ![]() Purchased new in Portland, Oregon to live in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho most of it's life. 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 4-Speed for sale in Sonoma CA.
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