I would disagree with the sentiment that all old cars possess rust and I have reviewed enough to know this is true. There is a spot or two in the pans (does not need new pans)”. This is NOT an up north rotted road salt car. YES, the car has rust, but it’s not rotten…ALL old cars have rust! Again, The car is not rotten. The exterior is a little rough around the edges, the seller states, “Most people will ask, does the car have rust…. After ’68, the SS396 identity is lost due to it becoming an option and not remaining as a separate model. Owing to this Camino’s VIN, it can be determined that this example is what it purports to be. Of note, this El Camino is an SS396 model which was first offered on the El Camino in ’68 even though the 396 engine was available in ’66 and ’67. The El Camino story has been covered here on Barn Finds numerous times in the past, so it’s best to just delve into this example. It is located in Walker, Louisiana and is available here on eBay for a current bid of $5,001, reserve not yet met. Being an SS396 version, in particular, caught my interest with this 1968 Chevrolet El Camino so let’s examine it. As is often the case, you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. I have always like this kit-bash between a car and a 1/2 ton pickup. I have been looking at the ’68 to ’72 version lately and with more than just a passing interest. So if you want it all, all you have to do is be the first to grab this deal.I have an El Camino jones going on. This El Camino has been given the right investment for power, comfort, and style. The same goes for the power steering, rear sway bar, modern ZR-rated tires, and four-wheel power disc brakes with drilled & slotted rotors. The TH400 three-speed automatic is a stout unit that shifts cleanly, and so it provides a good balance of power and all-around driving appeal. The V8 fires up eagerly, and the cam really helps make a nice rumble out of the Flowmaster dual exhaust. You also have good supporting components, like a serpentine belt system and an aluminum radiator electric fan. It's topped off with a Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection system that allows you to dial in added power and consistency. 040 over kit, a mild cam, aluminum heads, an Edelbrock aluminum intake, and long tube headers. This 350 cubic-inch V8 has been built right with a bored. The dark inner walls of the engine bay funnel all your attention to the small block in the middle. Of course, the Sniper EFI control screen on the center console is the largest indication that you're going to like what's under the hood. You'll love slipping behind the Grant GT sports steering wheel, and the large column-mounted tach and auxiliary gauge trio get you ready for something powerful. You have modern comfort with an AM/FM/CD stereo w/Bluetooth, upgraded speakers, a center console, and cold-blowing air conditioning. This includes the bucket seats which have the kind of bolstering to hug your body as you'd find in a modern sports car. For example, the saddle tan color always gives us a premium impression, especially when its fundamentals have been freshly replaced only about a year ago. The interior gives you more of that speedy style, but now it also adds sophistication. This includes the bucket seats which have the kind of bolstering. Because while you may like the look of the bumpers and the grille, it's really the shine of the 18-inch Vision wheels (and those red calipers peeking out from behind them) that captivate your attention. Even the brightwork contributes to the intimidation factor. And there's a nice contrast with the tinted windows and liner paint in the bed. The aggressive nature even gets better with the addition of the large cowl hood. Since it's a modern application, this one takes a commanding color and gives it a luster that loves to shine. Hugger Orange is an aggressive Chevy color that we always love to see. But everything from the custom/comfy A/C interior to the four-wheel disc brakes lets you know that the investments here go beyond intimidation and make for a terrific all-around driving classic. This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino has an aggressive color and an aggressive fuel-injected small block. 355 V8 W/ SNIPER EFI, 3-SPEED AUTO, PWR BRAKES/STEER, 4-WHEEL DISCS, ICE-COLD AC
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