1966 Chevrolet El Camino
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Chevrolet El Camino is a coupe utility/pickup vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet between 1959-60 and 1964-87. Introduced in the 1959-1960 model years in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero pickup, its first run lasted only two years. Production resumed for the 1964-1977 model years based on the Chevelle platform and continued for the 1978-1987 model years based on the GM G-body platform. In 1966, GM added a 396 cu in (6. 5 L) V8 engine to the lineup rated from 325 to 375 hp. The 1965 327 would run low 15s in the 1/4 mile, while 1966 to 1969 models were easily into the mid- to upper-14s. New sheet metal highlighted the 1966 El Camino, identical to the Chevelle. A new instrument panel with horizontal sweep speedometer was featured. Inside, the standard version featured a bench seat interior and rubber floor mat from the low-line Chevelle 300 series, while the Custom used a more upscale interior from the Chevelle Malibu with plusher cloth-and-vinyl or all-vinyl bench seats and deep twist carpeting, or optional Strato-swivel bucket seats with console. This beige El Camino is powered by a 327 CID V8, which is backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission,...