Peach State Chevelle Show

A lot has been said over the years about southern hospitality, and it is not just talk.

When you pay a visit to the southern states you do in fact recognize the genuine warmth and hospitality that is part of the culture. People treat you like they want to be treated for the most part and this makes for a fantastic visit regardless of why you ventured southward.

With this in mind, fans of classic Chevelles should definitely consider making a road trip down to the great state of Georgia during the early part of May to attend the 13th Annual Peach State Chevelle Show. This is a fantastic time of year to visit the state with the greenery coming into full bloom before the full-scale heat and humidity set in for the summer months.

The big show is going to kick off on Saturday, May 5 and it will go on through the next day. It is going to be held on the grounds of Gainesville State College, which is located on 3820 Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood, Georgia.

Given the fact that these folks have been at it for over a decade coupled with the rabid interest in classic cars that you will find throughout the state of Georgia you can be sure that this will be an event that you will not soon forget if you make the trip.

The event revolves around 1964 to 1972 Chevelles and El Caminos. If you would like to enter your car in the show there is a $500 prize and pre-registration and payment is necessary by April 1. If you register you will also have an entry in a drawing for a free hotel stay and this certainly would be the icing on the cake.

For more information simply visit the Peach State Chevelles website.

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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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