1968 Chevrolet El Camino 3-Speed

Description

Introduced for the 1959 model year as a competitor to the Ford Ranchero, the El Camino successfully combined the comfort and performance of a passenger car with the practicality of a pickup, feeding a unique niche that Ford had already proven existed. Although it wasn't the first car-truck to the party, the El Camino outlasted the Ranchero by 8 model years, with production ending in 1987.

The 1968 Chevrolet El Camino marked the beginning of the model’s third generation and is regarded by some as the year the car-truck hybrid truly came into its own as a muscle-era performance vehicle. 1968 also marked Chevrolet's introduction of the high-performance SS396 package to the El Camino line. Along with its redesign and expanded performance credentials, the 1968 El Camino helped transform the model from a practical utility vehicle into a legitimate muscle car.

This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino is finished in blue with a blue bench seat interior. Rolling on 15" GM Rally wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, this El Camino is powered by a 327ci V8 mated to a three-speed floor-shifted manual transmission. Inside, it features a woodgrain steering wheel, Kenwood stereo, and a Hurst shifter. Other features include power brakes, dual exhaust, and a trailer hitch.

This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino is now offered with manufacturer's literature, various spare parts, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 327ci V8

• Three-speed floor-shifted manual transmission

• Aluminum intake manifold

• 15" Rally wheels

• Power brakes

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (136808Z157401) decodes as:

  • 1 - Chevrolet

  • 3 - Chevelle/El Camino

  • 6 - V8 engine

  • 80 - Two-door pickup

  • 8 - 1968 model year

  • Z - Fremont, California, assembly plant

  • 157401 - Production sequence number

• Heater

• Bench seat

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Polished body side moldings and bed trim

Modifications

• Hurst shifter

• Autogage dash-mounted auxiliary oil pressure gauge

• Kenwood radio with Pioneer speakers

• Woodgrain steering wheel

• Finned valve covers

• Chrome air cleaner lid

• Dual exhaust

• Trailer hitch

Known Imperfections

• Tailgate dent

• Dents in bed

• Headliner needs to be replaced

• Wear on interior surfaces

• Images detailing the condition of this El Camino are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

The seller acquired this vehicle in 2024.

Additional Information

The seller states, "There is a small dent in tailgate that can only be seen at certain angles. The interior needs to have the headliner done. Otherwise you can pretty much eat off the car, very nice driver."