In February 65, the 409’s were dropped altogether, and replaced by the 396.įor 63 there was also a 427 version of the 409, rated at 430 hp, that was part of the Z11 light weight drag racing package. The same 3 409’s were offered in 64, but for 65, the 425 horse version was dropped. ![]() ![]() The 2 solid lifter engines were increased to 400 and 425 hp, by means of different pistons, and a higher redline. Solid lifter 409’s were only ever available with a 3 or 4 speed manual trans.įor 63, Chevrolet added a new, hydraulic lifter, lower compression 340 hp 409, that was available with either a manual or automatic trans. In late 62, Chevrolet offered a Special Service Package to select racers, that included a unique 2 piece 2×4 intake, different heads and cam. In 62 there were 2 production versions, a single 4 with solids rated at 380 hp, and a 2×4 with solids rated at 409 hp. In 1961, the 409 was rated at 360 hp, and had a single 4 bbl and solid lifters. There were multiple versions of the 409 offered between 61 and 65. But how many El Camino’s are left running around with a 409 (“she’s so fine”)? The seller’s asking price leaves a little room for a restoration, but not a whole lot. Hagerty believes a ’60 El Camino in fair condition is worth about $14,000 and – if totally spiffed up – at least twice that. The bench seat looks to have recently been redone.ġ960 saw Chevy build about 14,000 El Camino’s, down from 1959 and below Ford’s Ranchero, which became a compact that year based on the Falcon. The truck has rare air conditioning (probably an add-on), and it comes with two sets of wheels, Chevy Rally wheels from the late 1960s and 18/20-inch staggered Boyd’s aftermarkets. We’re told the bed is in like-new condition and was never used to haul anything around. The seller does not mention if it runs, only saying it needs some TLC to get back on the road again.Īs a California car, the truck spent time in a dry environment, so the body is in good shape with just some tiny rust along the bottom and rear quarters, and there’s one small dent from its time in the garage. We don’t know what powerplant it replaced, but a 283 would be a logical guess. This was one of the few engines of the era that would put out at least one horsepower per cube, in this case 425. The original buyer decided he wanted to kick some butt with this truck, so he purchased and installed a crate 409 V8 in 1963. This 1960 El Camino is claimed to be a one-owner vehicle that’s been sitting in a garage since 1989. These early El Camino’s may best be remembered for their tailfins, just like their automobile counterparts sported. This was not Chevy’s first attempt at coupe-type trucks as they tried in 1955 with the Cameo Carrier. The El Camino would enjoy continuous production from there until 1987. It had a brief initial run of two years (1959-60) as a full-size vehicle, then it took a hiatus until it returned as a mid-size in 1964 based on the new Chevelle. The El Camino was Chevy’s answer to the Ford Ranchero, which beat the Bowtie guys to the market by two years. Kudos to rex m for sending this find our way! ![]() Located in the Inland Empire area of California, the truck is available here on craigslist for $19,000. This El Camino is home to a 425 hp, 409 cubic inch V8, circa 1963. Unlike an ordinary truck, the El Camino was built off the two-door Chevrolet station wagon platform with the cab and cargo bed integrated into the body. ![]() 1960 was the second year of Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup,” the El Camino.
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