1966 Chevrolet El Camino

Now for sale in our Houston showroom is a beautiful 1966 Red Chevrolet El Camino. Chevrolet El Camino is a coupé 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 awesome red El Camino is powered by the legendary 396 CID V8 and all the horses get to the ground via a Turbo 350 transmission. It even has power steering, seat belts and a gorgeous black vinyl interior. Whether you call it a car or a truck, you’ll have a great time ripping around town with the 454 under the hood. And plenty of room for a few friends and a cooler in the back. The worldwide El Camino popular jingle: "The front is like a car, the back is like a truck, the front is where you sit, the back is where you...". Another jingle, composed by Billy Ray Cyrus is "Business in the front, party in the back, just like my hair”. For even more information on this 1966 Chevrolet El Camino pickup located in our Houston showroom please call us at (832) 243-6220, email us at or visit the car on our website at www.gatewayclassiccars.com/HOU/1157/1966-Chevrolet-El-Camino.