1966 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO

OVERVIEW

This 1966 Chevrolet El Camino is powered by a 350ci V8 crate engine mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. Finished in Lexus Pearl Red Metallic over a custom black vinyl interior, this classic is now offered by the seller with spare parts, a car cover, and a clear title.

Highlights

• Performance-enhanced driveline
• Upgraded undercarriage components
• Power steering 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Idaho 

EXTERIOR

• Pearl Red Metallic paint from Lexus' 2014 color palette
  • 4-stage application
  • Required over 80 hours of labor according to seller
• Bed mat 
• Dual chrome side mirrors
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates

• Exterior color has been changed from the original Mist Blue paint 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch American Racing Smoothie wheels
  • Chrome beauty rings 
• 235/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Black vinyl upholstery
• Procar bucket seats 
• Custom center console with cupholders
• Floor-mounted automatic shifter 
• Power steering 
• Aftermarket stereo
  • Am/FM 
  • CD player 

Updates

• Original Dark and Medium Blue vinyl upholstery has been replaced

INSTRUMENTS

• Aftermarket AutoMeter gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 12,200 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 350ci V8
  • Crate engine 
  • Four-barrel carburetor
  • Edelbrock intake manifold 
  • Headers 
  • Aluminum radiator with electric fan 
  • Painless engine wiring harness 
  • MSD
    • Distributor
    • Blaster ignition coil
    • 6AL ignition control module with rev limiter 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic

Service History Highlights

• Original eight-cylinder engine and two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission has been replaced 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Summit Racing rear differential cover 
• KYB Gas-a-Just rear shock absorbers 
• Power front disc brakes
  • CPP master cylinder 
  • Adjustable brake proportioning valve
• Dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, 04C - Third week of April, 1966
• STYLE, 13680 - El Camino Malibu two-door sedan pickup 
• PLANT, KAN - Kansas City, MO 
• TRIM, 730-A - Dark and Medium Blue vinyl upholstery 
• PAINT, D - Mist Blue 
• ACC
  • Group 1 
    • W - Tinted windshield 
  • Group 2
    • K - Air conditioning 
    • M - Powerglide automatic transmission 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor cosmetic blemishes on exterior as seen in the photos
• Vehicle's frame has been spray painted in several places 
• Factory air conditioning components have been removed 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Spare parts 
• Car cover 

VIDEO 

• Seller has included a video that shows a virtual tour which can be seen below