The '68 cars had a meaner attitude, where the front end had an overhang like a furrowed brow. You can really tell there was a nice investment in making sure everything was straight so the shine could remain even.
The slick black paint has the kind of luster that so nicely complements the shine on the grille, window trim, and around the truck bed. The only thing this El Camino looks like it was meant to do is haul on asphalt. And when you combine them with the mirror-like wide chrome bumper up front, it gives this classic the look like it always has a menacing smile (and once you drive it, you'll know exactly why!) This shiny but sinister attitude is seen everywhere, right down to the details like the dual cowl hood, bed cover, and large 17-inch American Racing Torq Thrust. So you soon realize something that looks this good can also deliver everything you want in a classic. This highly restored example has all the right upgrades, like an amazing performance-built big block with about 200 miles on the rebuild, four-wheel disc brakes, and a setup for modern A/C. We know you already love the look of a deep, dark 1968 Chevrolet El Camino, but look a little closer at this one. The torquey big-block makes great power and is shifted through a smooth 4-speed with nicely weighted clutch.QUALITY, FRESH MONSTER 427 V8, AUTO, A/C, 4 WHL PWR DISCS, 17" TORQ THRUSTS, A+! Completely stock in tune apart from headers, the seller says the car is a blast to drive. The seller says it is pristine and more impressive in person than the photos show.Ĭompletely rebuilt during restoration, the car runs a non-original but era-correct 396 sourced from another ‘68 SS 396 El Camino. Several additional lift shots are provided in the gallery and show a very clean underbody. A few period-style aftermarket gauges have been added below the standard AM radio, and both the interesting clock and oil pressure/coolant temp/fuel level/charge monitor are fully functional, as is cold blowing A/C. The interior matches the rest of the car for attention to detail and overall cleanliness. Factory correct wheels and ride height give this one a great stance.
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The fresh looking bed and chrome surround look great, and the seller says that both side windows and quarter vents open and close smoothly with a tight seal. The “38” sequence of the VIN tells us this is a factory SS396, and the “K” indicates it was built at the Kansas City, MO assembly plant.
The seller likes the ‘69 OEM grille currently installed, and a ’68 grill is also included. Rather than the factory setup where exhaust pipes terminate at the rear quarters, the builder elected to run them out towards the rear of the car instead. It presents extremely well with excellent paint, chrome, trim and sheet metal. The car was restored in 1999-2000 and subsequently went in a private collection in Illinois.
Everything works and it’s ready to drive anywhere.” Described as being in 9 to 10 out of 10 condition throughout, the seller adds that “it turns heads, elicits photos, rings ears and spins tires at will. According to the previous owner, the engine block is not original but sourced from another 1968 SS 396. Around 2,000 miles have been added since the restoration was completed in the year 2000, and the car had a comprehensive servicing by a Chevy specialist earlier this year. The restoration is photo-documented and included fully rebuilt mechanicals and the installation of A/C using period-correct GM parts. This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino is a factory SS 396 with 4-speed Muncie M22 that has been fully restored by the previous owner.
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