Advertising:

This stock 1960 El Camino has been in the family since its purchase in 1960. It was a medical doctor's daily driver until 1999 when it was placed on jack stands under the cover of a carport. It was driven to this location and has remained there. The 235 cu. in. straight six runs, although it has a blown freeze plug, which is mated to a manual three speed (3 on the tree) transmission. The engine and differential have been rebuilt, but the mileage of this service is unknown. Routine maintenance was performed religiously while the El Camino was in service. The odometer reads 90,424. The vehicle was painted two times. and I believe the driver's door had a new skin applied.

All glass is in place, all but the windshield being original. All of the original exterior trim is attached but some of it will need straightening or replacement. Although not pictured, the four original hubcaps have been stored out of the elements. The doors work well, the tailgate and latch work well as does the seat mechanism and the hood. The radio is original, as is the spotlight and the bed rails. The bed floor is original and is in good condition except for some minor "rust-thru" near the cab. There is minor rust in the body, a "rust-thru" can be seen behind the driver's side rear tire which at one time was repaired by a body shop. Please refer to the pictures for the extent of rust. The floor pan on the passenger side was professionally repaired. A custom carpet was installed so I don't know the condition of the other floor areas except from examination from under the vehicle (see the pictures.) Except for replacement seat covers, floor carpet and a dash mat, the interior is original and includes a padded dashboard. The windows work but are stiff to operate.

Three of the original tail-light lenses are in place. The parking light/turn signal lenses will need to be replaced. The passenger side tail fin has been damaged and the front grill, headlight bezels, and bumper sustained damage from a low speed collision and will need straightening. There is a dent and slight crease in the driver's side front fender. All of these have been pictured.

This El Camino is located in central California about half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco near SR 99. It may be possible to drive it onto a trailer for ease of transport which is the responsibility of the buyer. Please feel free to email me with any questions.

Auto Services in California

Zoe Design Inc ★★★★★

Automobile Parts & Supplies, Tire Dealers, Automobile Accessories

Address: 730 Salem St, Temple-City

Phone: (818) 549-9700

Zee`s Smog Test Only Station ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Inspection Stations & Services, Automotive Tune Up Service

Address: 143 E 16th St Ste A, Newport-Beach

Phone: (949) 650-2332

World Class Collision Ctr ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting

Address: 12228 6th St, Rancho-Cucamonga

Phone: (909) 944-2777

WOOPY`S Auto Parts ★★★★★

Automobile Parts & Supplies, Auto Body Parts

Address: 501 e. Sixth St, Woodcrest

Phone: (951) 340-0001

William Michael Automotive ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Inspection Stations & Services, Automobile Electric Service

Address: 1800 Richard Ave, Monte-Vista

Phone: (408) 970-0466

Will Tiesiera Ford Inc ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers

Address: 2101 E Cross Ave, Goshen

Phone: (888) 221-4938

Auto blog

The biggest gas-guzzlers of 2024: 'The Meanest List' is the opposite of greenest cars

Thu, Mar 14 2024

In some circles — especially some automotive circles Â— bigger is better. This explains the Hummer, for example. In its so-called Â“Meanest ListÂ” of a dozen models, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) makes no apologies for berating Â“the worst-performing mass market automobilesÂ” sold in 2024 in the U.S. The most diminutive car on the list is a Chevy Corvette Z06. At the top of this particular heap is the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, a gas-powered SUV that the environmental agency says was Â“the worst-performing vehicle of the more than 1,200 models assessed by Greener Cars and has an annual fuel cost over $4,000.Â” Not to mention its MSRP of around $184,000. Rank Make & Model Powertrain Green Score MSRP Estimated Annual Fuel Cost* 1 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Gas 20 $184,000 $4,242 2 Ram 1500 TRX 4x4 Gas 22 $98,335 $3,819 3 Ford F150 Raptor R Gas 24 $79,975 $3,777 4 Cadillac Escalade V Gas 26 $152,295 $3,388 5 Dodge Durango SRT Gas 26 $74,995 $3,332 6 Jeep Wrangler 4dr 4X4 Gas 27 $35,895 $3,260 7 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4x4 Gas 28 $91,945 $3,058 8 Mercedes-Benz G550 Gas 28 $143,000 $3,186 9 GMC Hummer EV SUV EV 29 $98,845 $1,746 10 GMC Sierra Gas 29 $37,700 $3,069 11 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Gas 30 $114,395 $3,169 12 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S680 Gas 30 $234,300 $3,031 *ACEEE analysis using EIA data of the annual cost of driving 15,000 miles In terms of numbers, the dirty dozen of the meanest includes seven SUVs and three trucks. Lonely at the middle of the list is the sole electric, the GMC Hummer EV, which weighs in at 9,000 pounds. The council notes that Â“though EVs have lower emissions than similarly sized gasoline models, the Hummer demonstrates that size and efficiency, not just fuel source, are important factors in a carÂ’s environmental impact.Â” ItÂ’s also worth reminding prospective buyers that the average fuel cost of a vehicle on the Â“Greenest ListÂ” eats up only a fifth of the fuel cost of a vehicle on the Meanest List, Â“showing that greener options can also be more affordable.Â” The ACEEE also put out a "Greener List" of efficient gasoline and hybrid cars that don't require plugging in.Â By the Numbers Green Cadillac Chevrolet Dodge Ford GMC Hummer Jeep Maybach Mercedes-Benz RAM Emissions Fuel Efficiency Green Automakers Truck SUV Electric Hybrid

Race Recap: 2013 Indianapolis 500 better than Bollywood; all the emotion, none of the music [spoilers]

Mon, 27 May 2013

If the 2013 Indy 500 were a movie it would be the one expected to win all the little statues come awards season, and if it were an athlete it would have made spectators watch in awe as it broke record after record. And this kind of talk comes after last year's race was considered one of the best ever - the last lap hijinks in 2012 and Takuma Sato's crash leading to a podium ceremony straight out of a Golden Globes tearjerker.
But this year's race delivered more than anyone expected, from the 250,000 fans to the commentators to the IndyCar series itself and, finally, to the guy who hopped through a two-mile window on Lap 197 to take the lead and keep it until the end.

Why does the Corvette Stingray have so many vents? Here's why

Sun, 27 Jan 2013

Just looking at the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, it's not hard to see that the car's design was created with aerodynamics at the forefront, but Chevrolet designers point out exactly what went into designing the iconic coupe in a pair of recently released videos. The videos show the Corvette going through early design phases, including clay models and wind tunnel tests, as well as talking to the car's chief engineer, Tadge Juechter.
Both videos help explain various aspects of the C7 Corvette, but it's the aero tuning of the car that is most interesting. This includes extra attention paid to the lower air dam and vented hood to help reduce drag and lift, while the rear quarter inlets are for differential and transmission cooling. Juechter said that some of these aero-tuned elements were inspired from GM's involvement in racing.
If you have about five minutes and you can't get enough information about the new 'Vette, then check out the videos posted below.

1960 Chevy El Camino Car Project on 2040-cars

Chevrolet El Camino for Sale