The Chevelle El Camino

The “Big Three” of American auto making have always been all about giving the consumer choices. They wanted to have something to offer to everyone and as history will attest they have certainly put out a lot of different models over the years and many of them have been innovative and even experimental on some level.

With the above having been stated, during the 1950s Ford had the idea of providing a hybrid vehicle that was part car and part pickup truck. The result was the Ford Ranchero, which was introduced during the 1957 model year.

It was a smooth running and comfortable coupe of sorts that had a pickup truck bed in the back.This provided people who wanted to have the utility that goes along with a pickup truck without sacrificing comfort and style the best of both worlds.

Chevrolet wanted to follow suit and they came out with the El Camino for the 1959 model year. The first generation lasted through 1960, and the car was discontinued until the 1964 model year when the El Camino became part of the Chevelle line.

The most powerful engine that was initially offered in the 1964 El Camino was a 220 horsepower 283 cubic inch V-8 with dual exhausts and a four barrel carburetor.

Later during that initial model year Chevrolet offered the Chevelle El Camino with a 327 cubic inch V-8 capable of producing 300 horsepower, and this was some significant muscle. For 1965 they were able to up the ante with the 327 that was rated at 350 horsepower. In 1966 the Chevelle El Camino on steroids was available, powered by a big 396 cubic inch V-8 that could generate 375 horsepower.

The second-generation lasted through the 1967 model year and Chevelle El Caminos of this vintage are very popular with many collectors these days. If you have had any personal experiences with the Chevelle El Camino by all means leave a comment below and start up a conversation!

 

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Classic Chevelle Resources

If you are a classic Chevelle fan you probably always have an eye out for a potential new purchase.

Now that we are all tuned into the Internet it is easier than ever to track down the exact Chevelle specimen that you have always wanted. You can search over a broad geographic range and there are some websites out there that provide you with a comprehensive marketplace.

The best website that fits this description that we are aware of is FossilCars.com.These folks have apparently put in a whole lot of hard work to provide their visitors with an incredible array of classic cars for sale. And, at any given time they are likely to have a very significant sampling of classic Chevelles that you may be interested in.

There are certain inherent challenges that exist when you think about the concept of classic cars for sale online. If the seller is located far away from you it is logical to have some trepidation with regard to some of the details.

These would include classic car transport solutions as well as appraisals. If you can get a qualified classic car appraiser to attest to the value of the car you can buy with confidence even if you have not actually seen the car “in the flesh” as it were.

This is one of the nice things about FossilCars.com. In addition to facilitating the buying and selling of classic cars they also can connect people with transport and appraisal solutions, so they are truly a turnkey resource.

In fact, the photograph that you see in the upper left-hand corner comes from the Fossil Cars website, and this sharp 1968 Chevy Chevelle SS is on sale over there right now. Check it out and tell them we sent you!

 

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’64–’65 Chevelle Malibu SS

The Chevrolet Chevelle that we have all come to know and love was first introduced for the 1964 model year. General Motors put a lot of stock in the Chevelle lineup and there were Chevelles offered in many different body styles including a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe, a convertible and even a four-door station wagon.

However, 1964 was a time when the true muscle car era was starting to take shape. So Chevrolet wanted to have a player within the Chevelle line, and to this end they included the Chevelle Malibu SS or super sport package.

The 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS was actually at a disadvantage in terms of power because the largest engine available was the 327 cubic inch V8 that could whip up 300 hp. By comparison, the 1964 Pontiac GTO could be had with the behemoth 389 V8 that packed quite a wallop in its midsize body. Production was rather robust for the 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS with over 78,800 units produced.

1965 was another story when it came to Chevelle Malibu SS power. Chevrolet wasn’t fooling around anymore and they introduced what we know as the Z-16 package. These truly classic and rare muscle cars were powered by a 396 cubic inch V8 that was rated at 375 bhp.

When we say that these babies are rare, we are not kidding. There were a total of 201 (one convertible and 200 hard tops) 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS vehicles produced with the Z-16 package, and if you have one of them we would definitely like to hear what you have to say about it in the comment section. And even if you don’t, feel free to let us know your thoughts regarding this unforgettable classic Chevelle.

 

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1968 Chevy Chevelle

The decade of the 1960s was one of the most memorable ones on a number of different levels. There was a great deal of societal change underway with the civil rights movement going forward, and of course much of the nation was polarized over the Vietnam War. Rock and roll music was reaching its full stride and this was the soundtrack that was always present during this interesting period.

In addition, the automobile industry was making strides during the 1960s as well. The Chevrolet Chevelle was introduced for the 1963 model year and it became one of the most popular models ever offered by General Motors. Chevelles were offered in many different body styles including convertibles, coupes, sedans, station wagons and even the El Camino, a vehicle that was part truck and part car.

The 1968 Chevy Chevelle line was the first model year for the second-generation of the nameplate. At the bottom of the line was the Chevrolet Chevelle 300 and 300 Deluxe. The 300 wagons were known as Nomads, a revival of a model name that had laid dormant since the 1961 model year came to a close. The least expensive 1968 Chevelle 300 carried a price tag of $2447.

The Chevelle Malibu was the most popular 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle, and Malibu sales accounted for some 60% of all Chevelle sales. A 1968 Chevelle option was also offered for muscle car enthusiasts: 1968 SS 396 Sport Coupe. The standard engine in this vehicle was the 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet V8 that was capable of generating 325 hp. But if that was not enough to float your boat, the 396 was also offered with 350 and 375 horsepower options.

1968 saw the introduction of a new breed of Chevelle that was well received by the public. If you have a hot 1968 SS 396 sitting in the driveway there is no doubt that passersby frequently suffer from cases of minor whiplash.

 

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Check Out The Black Beauty At Wellborn

If you want to go on a road trip to a destination where you can see a wide variety of classic muscle cars, gain a lot of valuable information, and see one of the coolest classic Chevelles you will ever lay eyes on you should definitely consider making a trip to the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum.

This place is a must-visit for fans of muscle cars, and you can be sure that you’ll get a healthy dose of good old Southern hospitality if you head down to the Wellborn in Alexander City, Alabama.

There are literally hundreds of muscle cars on display at the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum and in a real sense their mission is to keep the automotive spirit of the 1960s and 1970s alive and well. Fans of the Chevy Chevelle will be particularly interested in an extraordinary specimen that museum owner Tim Wellborn snatched from the Mecum Auction down in Palm Beach, Florida back in 2005: a stunning black 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS454 LS6.

The car has just 33,500 original miles on it and the 454 is rated at 450 hp. The transmission is a Turbo 400, and the sticker price on the car when it was new was $4585. This is what Tim has to say about this black beauty:

“This car drives like it is new; it’s a feeling you cannot replicate. Coupled with all the paperwork, since it is easy to duplicate an LS6 install, this is a great car. People who see it appreciate it.”

If it is at all possible for you to make the trip down to Alexander City you will certainly be glad you did. To learn more about what the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum has to offer simply visit their website or give them a call at (256) 329-8474.