Highlights

Tastefully customised show-standard 5L V8 head-turner
Burgundy metallic with black paintwork and bespoke leather cabin
Rare Holden-built RHD car originally supplied to the South African market
Sourced from a dry climate and reportedly never used for heavy loads or business
Extensive mechanical overhaul of suspension and brakes
Fitted with side exit exhaust and power steering
Approximate shipping costs to the UK (will vary depending on shipping company used and vehicle value): £1500 and additional costs may be incurred. For more information, please contact sam.neill@carandclassic.com

The Appeal

It’s no surprise why the El Camino proved so successful. These clever ‘mullet’ cars combined the business at the back, party up front to give buyers, especially ranchers, farmers and smallholders, the best of both worlds. Holden built them in RHD for local markets, sold as the Belmont Utility, and with the option of the firm’s own 308CI 5L V8.

This 308CI 1972 car is one of those, originally supplied to South Africa where it spent most of its life on light duties with a private keeper. It was then extensively restored, including a bare-metal respray in the custom burgundy metallic with black that you see in the photos. The work included overhauling the suspension and brakes and fitting power steering. The extensive work also included a side-exit exhaust and a bespoke leather-trimmed, French Oak-lined interior and rear deck.

The vendor states that this vehicle is a head-turner wherever it goes and runs as it should. A great chance to acquire a show-stopping pick up.

Key Information

Mileage: Not stated
Country of origin: South Africa (right-hand drive market)
Technical inspection status: offered without inspection
Technical specs: 308CI 5L Holden V8, three-speed Tri-Matic automatic gearbox, right-hand drive
Paperwork: offered with limited documentation

The Detail

Bare-metal respray in metallic Burgundy with metallic Black relief panelling
Repaint done with glass, engine, and suspension removed
Some light age to note to the paintwork, such as paint reaction pimpling on the rear side panel
Suspension overhauled and refitted with a slightly lowered combination
Brakes renewed with improved front disc brakes
Splined wheel hubs fitted to accommodate heavy-duty wire wheels imported from the USA
Bespoke side-exit stainless steel exhaust system fabricated by a Top Performance exhaust specialist
Modern power steering system adapted to the vehicle
Modern low-drag air conditioning system installed
Electric windows installed
Leather interior fitted with bucket-style seating professionally adapted from the original bench seat
Solid French Oak dashboard made to replicate the original
No modifications made to this vehicle
Bin area fitted with a removable solid French Oak top liner, designed to leave no trace when removed
The vendor describes the bin area as being in as-new condition
All scratched trim replaced with new items
The vendor states the vehicle runs as it should
The original wheels and the original steering wheel come with the sale

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