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Due to the success of the Ranchero that Ford began selling in 1957, Chevrolet manufactured the El Camino for sale from 1959 through 1960. That initial attempt to compete with Ford was a failure, and Chevrolet abandoned the attempt due to the limited market. However, Ford continued to experience success and the market continued to broaden, so Chevrolet returned with an all-new El Camino for sale in 1964. It was here that Chevrolet established this automotive icon that spanned five vehicle generations.

First Generation (1959-1960)

While it's true that the its appearance in 1959 was in response to the success of the Ranchero, it's not the complete story. Harley Earl had the idea for one as early as 1952, and at some point after that moment, Chevrolet had been working on its design. However, perhaps the success of the Ranchero forced Chevrolet to introduce the El Camino for sale earlier than they would have liked. Regardless, what was a flop in 1959 became a legendary and coveted vehicle among modern collectors.

Second Generation (1964-1967)

When Chevrolet reintroduced the El Camino for sale in 1964, it was based on the Chevelle and thus substantially different from the two models at the beginning of the decade. Although the 1959-1960 models are the most coveted, these mid-1960s models provided the iconic El Camino imagery, imagery that has grown finer with time. The standard V8 that Chevy provided with these models was a 283 cubic-inch two-barrel carbureted motor that pounded out 195 horsepower. The optional engine had dual exhausts and a four-barrel carburetor that allowed it to crank out 220 horsepower.

Third Generation (1968-1972)

The third-gen model shared interior and exterior trims with the Chevelle Malibu, and it was at this time that Chevrolet really embraced the model's popularity with the muscle crowd. This is was evident in the high performance Super Sport (SS) that Chevrolet released alongside the 1968 Chevelle Super Sport. The following model year marked the first time that GM used the legendary Chevrolet 350 V8 in the El Camino. This focus on the big blocks continued throughout the third generation, and established the El Camino as one of the cornerstones of American muscle.

Fourth Generation (1973-1977)

For the fourth generation, Chevrolet redesigned it to match the Chevelle, which they were also redesigning. The distinct element of these model years is that while the vehicle grew in size, it is quite a bit lighter than the models that came before it due to advances in construction technology. During this period, the El Camino was also the last Chevy vehicle to sport the SS designation. The Chevelle had dropped it in 1973, and the Nova dropped it in 1976. However, unlike on those models, SS was an option package on the third-gen model, and it was quite common to have a higher-performing non-SS El Camino.

Fifth Generation (1978-1987)

In the 1980s, the muscle era was waning. American car buyers still loved their fast cars, but there was increased competition from imports providing better fuel performance. In addition, the growing popularity of compact pickup trucks was squeezing out the utility segment of the El Camino market. An interesting note is that Chevy sold 425 unsold 1987 models as 1988 models, making those 425 coveted as a curiosity.

Among enthusiasts, El Caminos are perhaps more popular today than they have ever been. Not too long ago, it was easy to find an one for sale, but that isn't the case any longer. An enthusiast's best shot at a hotrod with only a modest investment is to find one of those mid-1980s models, and "supe" it up. The true muscle El Caminos cost the proverbial pretty penny even in a state of disrepair.

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A Family Classic Car-the Case for the 4-door Sedan

Most classic car collectors (me included) have always maintained that a 4-door sedan wasn't really a classic car. Usually the argument was about the styling and desirablility. A popular argument has alway been "just because it's old

doesn't make it a classic". This is likely still true but all older cars that have been restored may be viewed as a classic car to some degree. It's true that a coupe or convertible is

going to be more desirable than a 4-door in most cases, but later I'll give you some reasons why a 4-door might be the way to go.

In this article classic cars will basically be a catchall name for all the cars that I'm discussing here, so bear with me.

Here is a brief trip through history to try and explain how the 4-door kind of got shoved aside as a classic car. If someone is restoring or making a street rod from the twenties, thirties or

forties car a 4-door is sometimes more desirable than a roadster or a coupe. This is due to utility being very important as a lot of owners like to cruise with their family and friends.

In 1949 there was a big change as most cars now came with rear seats and could carry four or more people in comfort, so there wasn't much reason to choose the utility of a sedan over a coupe or convertible. With the utility factor gone buyers started buying classic cars based on desirability. This really kicked into high gear when the hardtops became the hot ticket in the

early fifties.

When the muscle car era began in 1964 almost no one looking for a muscle car ordered a 4-door because muscle cars were built on the premise of low weight and high horsepower. Today most

buyers would prefer a car from 1964 to 1972 to be a muscle car or at least have the appearance of one which of course excludes the 4-doors.

As I'm writing this I'm beginning to be a little more tolerant of 4-doors than I was yesterday. This started this morning as I approached a 1966 Chevelle Malibu from the rear and saying to

myself "that's a good looking classic car" and then as I passed I said "too bad it's a 4-door". Shortly after the "different strokes for different folks syndrome" kicked in and I started

thinking, there must be some reasons why a 4-door would be a good car to own and by golly I thought of some. Even though a 4-door (even a 4-door hardtop) will never have style of a hardtop or

a convertible there are a number of reasons why they are a good deal. Here they are:

1. First of all, the price is going to be much less than a hardtop, sometimes as much as 50% less, mainly because they are less desirable.

2.Secondly many 4-doors are still original. A lot of them will be one or two owner cars and likely be low milage. Many will be passed down from parents and will be in very good condition. This is a plus as there will be less expense for restoration and you can put your own touches on it.

3. Third the utility is greater in a 4-door because of the back doors letting people get in and out easier plus there will be more leg room. Kids, wives and older people will appreciate this.

4. Fourth your insurance will likely cost less than the sportier cars as the insurance company will know that someone who buys a 4-door will likely be a safer driver because it'll probably be a family car.

5. Fifth the operating cost most likely be less because most of the 4-door cars had smaller engines and most had automatic transmissions.

This in itself will keep the desire to hotrod down to a minimum which will save money in gas and parts.

6. Sixth and probably most important is the fact that the wife will be much more receptive to your buying a classic car if you can explain how the whole family can go cruising instead of just you and your buddy. I speak from experience.

There are likely more reasons for someone to buy a 4-door but I can't think of them right now. If you have any let me know and I update this

article it the future.

Author: Don Levy My website at Classic Car Hunter has over a thousand classic cars and trucks, muscle cars, hotrods street rods and assorted cars for sale along with an area to list your car for sale.

There are also many articles like this about the classic car hobby.

My blog address is Classic Car Hunter Blog

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Don Levy has over 50 years of driving and collecting classic cars and hotrods. His website and blog are listed in the article.

My 69'chevelle/malibu small block 307 has a 12 bolt rearend,I thought only ss cars had twelve bolts,is this so

lmao i just had to put my two cents in, this part is for the Chevy want-a-beeeeeeessssss, Chevy v8 in 1969 went as this the bad boy dz302, 307,327,350 and the 400 small block and the big blocks was the 396, 427 and some late models had a 454 the first year for the 402 1970, and the 305 didn't come around tell 1976, guess you ford guys need to stick to fords and let the real Chevy guys answer the real car questions man i just cant stop laughing, and ill bet one you guys are going to say there was no Chevy 302 lmao

as to answer the question yes there was a lot of 67, 68 and 69s with 12bolts and was not a SS or RS, if you get me the tag number off the rear end i can tell you just want gear is in that thing for you, e-mail me the numbers and ill send you the info.

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