1969 Chevrolet El Camino

Description

While Ford was the first to revive the once-common ‘roadster utility’ body style of the 1920s and 1930s with the Ford Ranchero, General Motors would take note and follow suit two years later. Their interpretation – the El Camino – was first advertised as “a commercial vehicle that’s a prize combination of business ability and beauty.” The second-generation El Camino would quickly follow in 1964 with bigger engines and higher trim levels, but it wasn’t until the third generation (1968-1972), based on the longer-wheelbase Chevelle sedan, that would solidify the pickup as a muscle-era American legend. With the popularity of V8 engines continuing to rise, by 1969 ninety-four percent of El Caminos were ordered with either a small-block or big-block V8. Paired with a lengthy options list including textured vinyl upholstery, Comfortilt steering wheel, and power steering has made well-equipped examples like this the holy grail muscle hauler.

Highlights

• Powered by a period correct 350 cu-in V8 believed to have been factory equipped but not verified to be numbers matching

• Restored approximately ten years ago to an original color of Butternut Yellow

• Purchased by the current owner in 2018 who has driven the vehicle sparingly ever since

• Featuring black vinyl bench seating with seating for three

• Equipped with powering steering and power brakes

• During a test drive with a Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist, this vehicle demonstrated strong running and driving capabilities

Features

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• 14-inch Cooper Cobra radial front tires with Grand Prix Performance GT rear tires

• Black Vinyl Roof Cover

• Dual exhaust

• Spray-in bed liner added during the restoration

• Aftermarket Pro Tach tachometer

• A new battery was added in July 2022

• Additional gauges mounted under the dashboard measuring oil pressure, voltage, and coolant temperature

• Independent front suspension with coil springs

• 3.31 rear axle ratio

Known flaws

• Gas tank gauge does function and is stuck at 1/4 tank (seller always keeps the tank full)

• Mismatched tires, front tires were replaced after a flat less than 1000 miles ago (09/22)

• Paint flaw outside of passenger headlight bezel

• Small dent above the driver-side front wheel arch

• Paint flaw on the nose of the car

• Surface rust spot is noted above the trim on passenger rear quarter panel

• Small paint imperfection driver-side door jam

• Very minor peeling on the top layer of vinyl on the wood tailgate panel

Included

• Spare tire with a vehicle jack

Ownership History

Purchased by the current owner in 2018, this vehicle was restored to a factory original specification under previous ownership. The previous owner reports this vehicle ran and drove great throughout their periodic usage over the last 5 years.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Jeff Inglis Phone: 503.318.0620 email: jeff.inglis@broadarrowgroup.com