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Its paintwork remains in truly excellent condition, following the restoration completed just over three years ago.

Pioneer head unit with pop-out display screen and reversing camera, DAB digital radio and phone connectivity.

1000-watt sound system with custom cabinet installation (2x Alpine amps, 4x 8in mid-range, 4x tweeters, 1x subwoofer).

TMI Products Pro-Classic leather and Alcantara bucket seats.

Custom bed cover with bespoke drainage design.

Custom 17” steel wheels with Nitto tyres.

Ridetech coilover suspension front and rear.

Transmission ‘Sport’ mode with accelerator kick-down.

Gearstar Stage III 4L60E overdrive transmission.

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Accompanying the car is some photo documentation of the build process, plus a copy of Classic American from May 2021, which profiles the car in full, as shown in the gallery.

For the transmission, a GM 4L60E four-speed automatic was chosen, which enabled ECU control of shift points and speed, and even hooking up a ‘Sport’ button.

In place of the original straight-six, this El Camino is now fitted with a GM Performance 6.2-litre LS3 crate engine, producing up to 525bhp.

The colour was also changed to its current dark green hue from the original 1960s Chevrolet palette.

The bodywork was subtly changed with six inches taken out of the length behind the rear axle, and the exterior lines and interior mouldings around the loading bay all modified and smoothed accordingly.

More than £120,000 was invested in the build, and the seller is confident there is simply not a better El Camino available in terms of condition and specification.

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Around four years ago, it was acquired by the most recent private owner, who commissioned Steve Harvey of Old School Speed in Farnborough to upgrade and restore the car to a remarkable standard.Built at the Fremont, California, factory in 1968, this El Camino rolled off the production line in 3.8-litre (230ci) six-cylinder guise.The car was treated to a comprehensive rotisserie restoration between 20, with components renewed or upgraded with improved performance and driveability in mind.Imported from the US more than seven years ago, it was first registered in the UK in March 2014.

Up front is a 525bhp 6.2-litre LS3 V8 crate engine, coupled to a General Motors 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission.A stunning American custom, with a modern power upgrade, and bespoke bodywork and trim.The torquey big-block makes great power and is shifted through a smooth 4-speed with nicely weighted clutch. Completely stock in tune apart from headers, the seller says the car is a blast to drive. The seller says it is pristine and more impressive in person than the photos show.Ĭompletely rebuilt during restoration, the car runs a non-original but era-correct 396 sourced from another ‘68 SS 396 El Camino. Several additional lift shots are provided in the gallery and show a very clean underbody. A few period-style aftermarket gauges have been added below the standard AM radio, and both the interesting clock and oil pressure/coolant temp/fuel level/charge monitor are fully functional, as is cold blowing A/C. The interior matches the rest of the car for attention to detail and overall cleanliness. Factory correct wheels and ride height give this one a great stance.

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The fresh looking bed and chrome surround look great, and the seller says that both side windows and quarter vents open and close smoothly with a tight seal. The “38” sequence of the VIN tells us this is a factory SS396, and the “K” indicates it was built at the Kansas City, MO assembly plant. The seller likes the ‘69 OEM grille currently installed, and a ’68 grill is also included. Rather than the factory setup where exhaust pipes terminate at the rear quarters, the builder elected to run them out towards the rear of the car instead.

It presents extremely well with excellent paint, chrome, trim and sheet metal. The car was restored in 1999-2000 and subsequently went in a private collection in Illinois.

Everything works and it’s ready to drive anywhere.” Described as being in 9 to 10 out of 10 condition throughout, the seller adds that “it turns heads, elicits photos, rings ears and spins tires at will. According to the previous owner, the engine block is not original but sourced from another 1968 SS 396. Around 2,000 miles have been added since the restoration was completed in the year 2000, and the car had a comprehensive servicing by a Chevy specialist earlier this year. The restoration is photo-documented and included fully rebuilt mechanicals and the installation of A/C using period-correct GM parts. This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino is a factory SS 396 with 4-speed Muncie M22 that has been fully restored by the previous owner.