1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS

This 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS is true a big-block muscle pickup powered by a Turbo-Jet 396ci V8 paired with a Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission. Accompanied by documentation from General Motors of Canada, this third-generation El Camino came factory-outfitted with options including power front disc brakes, a vinyl roof, a positraction rear end, power steering, and tinted glass. A ground-up restoration was carried out and the car was repainted in Tuxedo Black with white stripes and equipped with a black vinyl interior. This El Camino is now offered by the selling dealer with the aforementioned GM documentation and a clear Arizona title.

First launching in 1959, the El Camino rode on an adapted Chevrolet station wagon platform. The wheelbase was extended in 1968, and sheet metal updates were applied in 1970 with a more squared-up appearance. This El Camino from that model year came factory-equipped with the SuperSport 396 package according to GM of Canada paperwork and was later treated to a ground-up restoration with a repaint from the factory Autumn Gold Metallic to Tuxedo Black with contrasting white SS accent stripes. The resulting body finishes are straight and rust-free, featuring a cowl hood and brightwork for the hood pins, bumpers, headlight bezels, wheel arch moldings, dual exhausts, and SS badging for the grille, fenders, and tailgate. The interior of the cargo bed shows some wear consistent with light use and is covered by a black vinyl tonneau cover.

Magnum 500-style wheels are wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A 60H raised-white-letter tires.

According to the included documentation, the interior was originally furnished with Saddle vinyl bucket seats. It currently features black vinyl buckets and a center console, with coordinating door panels, dash, carpeting, and floor mats. Amenities include an SS-branded steering wheel, a push-button radio, courtesy lamps, auxiliary lighting, and tinted glass.

Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, a 7K-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and readouts for fuel level, coolant temperature, and amps. The 5-digit mechanical odometer reads 90K miles, although true mileage on the chassis is unknown.  

The big-block Turbo-Jet 396ci V8 was factory rated at 350 horsepower and sends its power to the rear wheels via a console-shifted Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt positraction rear end.

Handling is assisted by power steering and power disc brakes, and according to the accompanying documentation from Vintage Vehicle Services in Ontario, this El Camino came outfitted with a performance suspension. Pictures showing the detailed underside are available in the photo carousel.

The sale includes documentation from the car’s Canadian origins from GM of Canada.