Hemmings Find of the Day – 1965 Chevrolet El Camino

Published by Mike on February 12, 2014

The problem with muscle cars is this: They weren’t meant to haul things like sheets of plywood or drywall, and stuffing something like a lawn tractor or barbecue grille into the trunk would require careful disassembly and multiple trips. Most pickup trucks, on the other hand, provide little entertainment as daily drivers, so the best solution would be a single vehicle that blends muscle car performance with pickup truck sensibility. That’s where this 1965 Chevrolet El Camino for sale on Hemmings.com comes into the picture: Its 350-hp V-8 and front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout will deliver the amusement factor, while its pickup bed will allow you to haul the trappings of modern life. Though not an all-original example of Chevrolet’s car/truck hybrid, this example looks to be a good driver-quality El Camino that will put a grin on your face every time you need to make a run to the local home improvement megastore. From the seller’s description:

1965 Chevrolet El Camino, Solid Dry Desert Car, New Blue Vinyl Interior with Fresh White Exterior Finish. Very Strong 350hp Crate Motor, 700r4 4 Speed Automatic, Chrome Dress up Kit, New Dual Exhaust, Power Steering and Power Bakes, 123k Original Miles, Nice American Racing Polished Chrome Torque Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires, Nice Complete Chrome and Stainless, Runs/ Drives and Looks Great!