Highlights

Very pretty recently restored ‘64 in Aquamarine with white roof
5.7L small block V8 and TH350 automatic gearbox
Strip-to-chassis restoration by professional bodyshop owner over five years
Stored inside for most of its 17 years in the UK
Three registered keepers since arriving in the UK
Includes a selection of new parts for fitting

The Appeal

The El Camino is one of those blue-sky, left-field ideas that came out of Detroit’s Imperial phase, when ideas became reality seemingly in the blink of an eye. Marrying the utility of Australia’s UTEs with the comfort of a family saloon, it seemed like the answer to nobody’s questions, yet proved to be precisely the opposite. Nicknamed automotive mullets for their business-up-front, party-at-the-back character, the coupe utility won America’s heart.

None more so than the El Camino, which was one of the pioneers of this new body style. This beautiful Aquamarine ‘64 is an early second-generation model, based on Chevrolet’s Chevelle. It arrived in the UK in 2009, and we’re told it was restored by the previous keeper over five years. He runs a body shop, so the work was done well. The attention to detail is impressive, including a smart interior in matching light blue and those lovely American Racing alloys. During the restoration, it was stored inside, and the current keeper, who acquired it in 2024, has done the same.

The car is said to be fitted with a 5.7L Chevy small block V8, mated to a TH350 3spd auto box. It is said to run and drive well. The vendor advises that there are a few very minor cosmetic jobs to note, described below and mostly relating to fitting badges. Various parts are included with the sale for fitting. We are told that it has been driven and assessed by a local American vehicle specialist who confirmed all appears well mechanically.

The vendor says:

“Overall, a really good looking example, unfortunately, I bought it because I had seen it come through the various stages and had always admired it, only to realise I have no knowledge of these vehicles or friends with them to go out with. I am quite good at buying spares for it, but at 68, my days of crawling around underneath it are over. It really needs someone in the scene fit enough to fix, drive and show it off again. I love this truck, but it's mad just looking at it in my garage.”

Key Information

Mileage: 12,000 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom (previously USA, imported in 2009)
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 5.7-litre V8, three-speed automatic (TH350)
Paperwork: MOT history, V5C

The Detail

Restoration included new floor pans, new wings and inner wings; the vendor states everything else was in good condition
Fully repainted in aquamarine with a white roof by the previous keeper who ran a bodyshop
Vendor describes paintwork as being to a very high standard, carried out by a professional paint sprayer
Fitted with American Racing wheels and Kumho tyres
Underside described as very presentable and not covered in underseal
Chrome reported to be in very good condition
Small dent is noted in the rear bumper
Some use marks on the bed chrome covers
Interior features an aquamarine bench seat with a small pull mark on the driver's side
New carpets fitted
New chrome dashboard is included with the sale
Fuel gauge does not currently work; a new fuel tank and sender have been fitted
A pair of individual seats is also included; the driver's seat has a split but both have new runners
New aluminium Cold Case radiator, door mirrors, door handles, wing badges, glove box and rear bed trims are included but require fitting
Only items needed to finish the exterior are two front wing Chevelle badges and a chrome rear reflector
Fitted with headers that exit underneath before the rear axle
Engine starts, idles and is reported to sound good according to the seller
Local American vehicle specialist has driven the vehicle and confirmed all appears well mechanically we are told
The first UK owner garaged the vehicle with mileage unchanged on MOTs from 2010 to 2018

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