1965 Chevrolet El Camino
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Chevrolet intruduced the El Camino first in 1959 as a result of a suggestion from automotive great Harley Earl. The 'Coupe Utility' was based off of the Brookwood two door station wagon, and offered a full sized pickup bed in a highly styled, low slung sedan body. The vehicle was an immediate success, outselling it's Ford competitor the Ranchero nearly 2 to 1. The second generation starting in '64 based the vehicle off of the Chevelle chassis, but initially did not offer the high horsepower Chevelle power plants. In '65 a slight facelift was introduced as well as the availability of more engines including a hot 350 HP 327 CI V8. This particular '65 model sports a 327 CI V8 backed by an automatic transmission. Equipment includes power steering, power brakes, as well as Air Conditioning (inoperable). The vehicle is finished in an unmistakable coat of...