#1980 el camino manual
#1980 el camino full

#1980 el camino full

We’ll cover the full specification later but in short Aaron took a one-owner-from-new, rust-free car from a dry state and then stripped it to a bare shell before rebuilding it with a 416cu Chevrolet LS3-based V8 engine from Mast Motorsport. Many mourned when Aaron Kaufman leaving Gas Monkey Garage, so the fact that this was one of the last cars he worked on adds a bittersweet element to an already wonderfully appealing vehicle.

#1980 el camino manual

Improved over the years, both manual and automatic gearboxes were offered along with a range of V8 engines spanning the range between the 267 cubic-inch (or 4.4-litre in Euro-speak) with 90bhp through to a mighty 350cu/5.7-litre with a whopping (just kidding…) 170bhp.Ī favourite with both novelists and film makers alike, the El Camino even gave its name to a Breaking Bad prequel/sequel, which makes it very, very cool.Īnd is, presumably, why this one ended up featuring in two episodes of The Discovery Channel’s Fast ‘n’ Loud TV show, where the legendary Aaron Kaufman of Gas Monkey Garage built it to the stunning specification you see here. No, we’ll stick with the small block V8 that any sane, self-respecting American would opt for, even if parsimonious owners could also opt for a Chevrolet or Buick V6 should running costs have been more important than self-respect. Offered in four trim levels – Classic, Black Knight, Conquista, and Super Sport – we’ll pretend the Oldsmobile diesel-engined version never happened not least because its reliability was as dismal as its performance…. The fifth-generation cars you see here arrived in 1978. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.Built between 19, the Chevrolet El Camino is a wonderful fusion of coupé and pickup, the likes of which make the Skoda Felica and Subaru Brat pickups look decidedly conventional. Modifications include a Holley carburetor, Edelbrock air cleaner, Moroso valve covers, and a dual exhaust system. The 5.7-liter V8 is reportedly a replacement unit that was installed under previous ownership.

The five-digit odometer shows 2,500 miles, though the total mileage is unknown. The Grant steering wheel frames a 115-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, voltage, and oil pressure. A set of bowtie-branded floor mats and a bowtie steering wheel cover are included in the sale. Interior details include a woodgrain instrument bezel, air conditioning, a Hurst shifter, and a JVC CD player. The cab features a split bench seat that was reupholstered in tan vinyl during previous ownership. The bed has been fitted with a removable plastic liner.ġ5″ Rallye-style wheels feature chrome trim rings and wear 215/70 front and 255/60 rear Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires. The body was refinished in yellow during previous ownership and features black pin-striping, a front air dam, and aftermarket body-color front and rear bumpers. This El Camino is now offered with a clean Florida title. Equipment includes a Holley carburetor, an Edelbrock air cleaner, Moroso valve covers, a dual exhaust system, aftermarket bumpers, a bed liner, air conditioning, a Hurst shifter, and a JVC CD player. The truck is finished in yellow over tan vinyl and is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

This 1980 Chevrolet El Camino was refurbished during previous ownership and acquired by the selling dealer in 2021.