An El Camino (which translates from Spanish to “the way,” or “the path”) could be your next pathway to becoming the coolest guy or gal on your block. The obvious drawback: Owning a truck (err, “coupe utility” in this case) puts you at risk for being volunteered to help people move. It’s still worth the gamble.
Featured on AutoHunter, your online source for a diverse range of classic and collectible vehicles, is this 350-Powered 1964 Chevrolet El Camino. It is being offered by a dealer in St. Louis, Missouri, and the auction will end Tuesday.
From the beginning, the El Camino was promoted for its broad appeal. “Handsome as a car, useful as a truck,” one magazine ad from 1964 said. “As you can see, El Camino is so handsome you can drive it anywhere, any time, on any occasion. And at the same time, it’s strong enough to handle up to 1,200 lbs of payload.” That payload was made possible in part thanks to the use of air shocks in the rear as standard equipment for certain years.
The second-generation of the El Camino was produced from 1964 through 1967 and shared the General Motors midsized A-body platform with the Chevelle. Just like the Chevelle, the El Camino became known (and beloved) as a pop culture icon during the muscle car era – with some models receiving high-performance motors like Chevrolet’s 396ci big-block V8.
Finished in Azure Aqua, this El Camino went through a complete restoration: According to its data tag, it was originally manufactured in paint code 938 (Desert Beige). The exterior is free of excessive adornments – just clean brightwork for the bumpers, rocker trim and badging. The 17-inch Foose wheels add just the right amount of modernization to a classic silhouette.
The interior of the cab is similarly restrained – offering a black vinyl bench seat and all the essentials for comfortable motoring. Included on the feature list are power steering, a Grant steering wheel, air conditioning and a retro-look AM/FM audio system.
Up front, power comes from a GM crate-sourced 350ci small-block V8 with a four-barrel carburetor. A Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission and a Yukon limited-slip differential transfer power to the back tires. The listing says the odometer shows 7,080 miles, although true mileage on the chassis is unknown. Power front disc brakes and a dual exhaust system round out the equipment list on this simple yet sophisticated “Elky.”
The concept of a dual-purpose vehicle remains stronger than ever today, as a number of automakers now produce crossover-based light-duty pickups like the Ford Maverick, Honda Ridgeline and Hyundai Santa Cruz. And all of those, by the way, are just as likely to cause your neighbors to ask you to help them pick up a refrigerator. The El Camino will just help you look better doing it.
The auction for this 350-Powered 1964 Chevrolet El Camino ends Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (MST)
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