The short-lived first-generation El Camino came to an abrupt end in 1960 at a time when the Ford Ranchero was already dominating this space. Despite a strong start in 1959, when Chevrolet sold over ...

Launched in 1959 to compete against the already popular Ford Ranchero, Chevrolet’s El Camino borrowed its styling from the other full-sized nameplates released by the GM brand for this model year.

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Is it a car, is it a truck? Is it a rocket ship, or an F-86 Sabre jet? Nope, it's a 1960 El Camino. Never has there been a more unusually designed GM vehicle rolling off the line. What were they ...

The Chevy El Camino debuted for the 1959 model year in response to the Ford Ranchero. Based on GM’s B-Body platform, the El Camino utilized the Chevrolet station wagon architecture, with its ...

Anyone who has restored a classic car or truck knows it can be a huge undertaking. The difficulty of this task is amplified even more so by factors like age, body damage, rust, and missing parts. Even ...

An occasional look at artwork and other displays around Laguna Beach. KX 93.5’s mascot is nothing if not conspicuous. The restored 1960 Chevrolet El Camino is painted a vivid yellow and emits a racket ...

The El Camino stands out in the U.S. automotive scene thanks to its ute-style shape and eye-catching design. Many people would love for Chevrolet to launch a modern-day El Camino and while that seems ...

Q: Hi Greg, I read a lot about the muscle cars of the 1960s and am wondering about the history of the Chevy El Camino as it relates to drive trains and engine horsepower. Can you give some history?

The Chevrolet El Camino is definitely not a car that evokes prestige or classiness, but for a brief moment in time, the two-door utility vehicle was actually quite elegant-looking. The ...

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Q: Hi Greg, I read a lot about the muscle cars of the 1960s and am wondering about the history of the Chevy El Camino as it relates to drive trains and engine horsepower. Can you give some history?