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Chevrolet El Camino 2nd Gen

Overview

Produced from 1964 to 1967, the second-generation El Camino moved to a more refined A-body platform with improved handling and updated styling. V8 engines became standard for higher trims, and the SS package offered high-performance options. The El Camino continued to blend car comfort with truck utility, appealing to a niche market.

Distinctions

What sets this car apart, from being selected for the Octane Files to becoming a legend.

In the files

Selected for its history, engineering, or cultural weight.

The scorecard

Rated 1 to 10 on the traits that matter for owning, driving, and holding on to a car like this.

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Electronic dependence

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Market Data

Demand tier, price trend, and typical values by condition, based on recent sales data.

Desirability Tier

Blue-chipHighSolidEntry

Strong, sustained collector demand. Good examples never wait long for a buyer.

Value Trajectory

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Price by condition

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Buyer's guide

What anyone seriously considering this car should know first.

Why it's worth it

The El Camino that got serious - A-body muscle in ute form.

Callout

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What to watch for

SS396 clones exist - verify; check bed and tailgate condition.

The Story

Driving Character

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Motorsport Pedigree

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In Culture

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Where it comes from

Related cars from the same manufacturer family, like platform siblings or shared-era relatives.

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Rivals

Cars from other manufacturers that competed for the same buyers when new.

Rivals: Ford Ranchero, Falcon Ranchero. If you like it: Chevelle SS, Ranchero.

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Owning One

Why collectors want it

Chevelle-based and right-sized; the SS396 (from '66) makes it a muscle-ute, with clean mid-'60s A-body lines.

Which one to look for

SS (from '66), 396 big-block, Custom.

What owning one is like

Rust (bed, floors, quarters), cloning, and trim scarcity.

Upkeep & Parts

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All cars

Country of Origin

USA

Class

Muscle

Production Years

1964–1967

Units Built

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Marque

Chevrolet

Model

El Camino

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Body

Coupe Utility

Layout

Front-engine, RWD

Engine

283/327 small-blocks and the 396 big-block.

Transmission

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Designer

GM Styling