Four years later, with the Ranchero still selling
sound, Chevrolet reincarnated the
El Camino, based on the
Chevrolet Chevelle. With the intention of
1964 model was on the whole the same to the
Chevelle forward of the B-pillars, although
Chevrolet considered the
vehicle a no-nonsense, utility model and the
Chevelle's most
powerful engines were not
available
1967
Chevrolet
El Camino and the
1965
El Camino maimed the availability of
performance versions of the 327 engine with some 350 hp (261 kW).
1966
El Camino bring added a 396 engine to the lineup rated from 325 to 375 hp (280
kW). The
1965 El Camino 327 would run low 15s in the 1/4 mile (at
some 90 mph), while
1966
El Camino to
1969 El Camino
models were without difficulty into the mid- to upper-14s. The
El
Camino followed the
Chevelle's style
modernize for
1967 El Camino, with a innovative grille, front
bumper, and trim. Air shocks introduced, allowing the driver to balance
for a load.
