![]() Nearly new chrome 15-inch Cragar wheels are wrapped in blackwall Cooper Cobra radials from the 12th week of 2022 on all 4 corners. I've always loved this year's El Camino with its in bumper tail lights, and curved rear glass, and this one the bumper on back and that rear window are just pristine. Badging is all near perfect, and even the door handle notes its “Designer Series”. Covering the bed is a snap on black tonneau cover with an added rear spoiler and chrome tie down rails complete the package. The hood has a rear facing scoop, and in the back, the bed on this example is lined with a rubber liner and shows with age appropriate wear. The El Camino SS has aerodynamic-ground effect style rocker fairings but does not have the very rare faux side exhaust vents. In addition to the aerodynamic nose treatment that was the primary styling feature of all El Camino SS's, all vehicles received graphics on the fascia, doors and tailgate, and a small chrome train logo above the glove compartment door. A few spider cracks are seen in the finish on the rocker fairings and there is a very small rust bubble on the lower rear driver's bed side, just in front of the bumper. ![]() ***Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area.***ĭonning the Choo Choo SS appearance package add-on from the dealership, this black beauty sports exacting gaps of straight steel panels and what appears to be the factory application of paint. Oh, I cannot forget to mention a huge binder of paperwork including repair receipts and the sales invoice, order form and clean CarFax that are included with the car. Very well maintained and with tons of upgrades including a rebuilt engine and transmission, new Cragar wheels and an added rear spoiler make for one snappy appearing and running hauler. The final year for the El Camino and this model is carrying the SS decor package and is one of approximately 861 Choo Choo conversion cars built for the model year. Someone from GM thought that was a good idea, and hence the EL Camino was born, although technically the Ford Ranchero beat them to it, (1957 as opposed to 1959), but hey it's a great story! For consignment, a Choo Choo Custom version of the El Camino right out of 1987. The concept of a truck-like car came from a farm woman in Australia who wanted a truck to haul hay on the weekdays, and a car she could drive to church on Sunday. In fact, Elliot was so impressed by Bradley's custom El Camino, he insisted that Mattel use it as a model for the first line of Hot Wheels toy cars, (The Fleetside). Text for a test drive.Rumor has it that Mattel's Elliot Handler, (the 'el' in Mattel), spotted designer Harry Bradley's El Camino in the Mattel HQ parking lot and commented, “Those are some hot wheels,” coining the new name for Mattel's line of toy cars, Hot Wheels. Other than that, it's a great car suitable for every day driving or building into a show car. The windshield washer isn't currently working, and neither is the trip odometer. There in one crack in the dashboard (fixable). ![]() Paint looks good, but there is some rust in rocker panels. Car has gone through a multi point inspection by my mechanic, Angelo's, and he has either fixed what was need to given the car his ok. Power windows, brakes, and steering, No leaks anywhere. ![]() The interior is plush blue bench seat with folding arm rest in nice shape. It sports a 305 engine and 3 speed transmission. It has 66,000 original miles on it and has no mechanical problems, has brand new shocks, rebuilt posi-traction rear end, good tread on tires, and all electronics are working. It's a two tone dark blue and gray with a dark blue interior. This 30 year old classic El Camino SS runs like new. ![]() 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SUPER SPORT SS Additional Info: ![]()
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