Real Wheels: 1967 Chevy El Camino Mixing Work and Fun
By Merri Hanjora - info@limanews.com
Vince Downing’s El Camino is an automatic with a 396 Turbo-Jet V8 big block Chevy engine producing 375 h.p.
The 1967 Chevy El Camino was based on the popular Chevrolet Chevelle platform. It followed Chevelle’s styling facelift with a new grille, front bumper, and trim. Air shocks came as standard equipment on the El Camino, allowing the driver to compensate for hauling a load.
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LIMA - When asked by the public if the Chevy El Camino was a car or a truck, the company merely states, it’s whatever you want it to be. The Chevy El Camino was produced from 1959 to 1960 and again from 1964 to 1987. There were rumors of it being produced once again, but so far no luck. The car/truck line was new to Chevy, however Ford beat Chevy to the punch with their Ranchero, which was produced in 1957 lasting until 1979. However, the concept of adding a bed to a car frame came into fruition in the 1920s. The cars were known as roadster utility vehicles back then.