1968 Chevrolet El Camino on 2040-cars
Cicero, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Standard Cab Pickup
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:350
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Chevrolet
Model: El Camino
Trim: 307
Mileage: 80,000
Exterior Color: Black
Drive Type: automatic
Interior Color: Black
When i purchased the car it was not working and had an old paint job that was already fading away. this paint job is not more than 2 years old, the car runs. it has a rebuilt 350. everything on the car is original but the engine, and bucket seats. has flowmasters, new breaks and suspension was put in. minor details on the car include only high beams working, windshield wippers dont work. overall the car is solid, it drives and hauls! i am done trying to invest since it is very expensive. a new set of wheels and a a tonneau cover are gonna be the icing to the cake.
Chevrolet El Camino for Sale
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