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'85 Chevy El Camino Gets a Flashy Digital Makeover, Squats on 28s Carolina-Style

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Photo: Instagram | 412donklife
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We said it before, and we'll say it again: not many vehicles look good on oversized wheels. As a matter of fact, this controversial 'upgrade' only works on a few models, and it is mostly those with gargantuan footprints or the usual donks – aka the' 71-'76 Chevy Impala and Caprice.
But do you think that stops certain owners from giving their rides such makeovers? Why, it certainly does not, hence the multitude of vehicles that we've seen rocking some exaggerated wheels over the years. The list goes from classics that have nothing to do with the donk trend all the way to modern-day machines, and almost all of them have tapped into their ridiculous sides with this tune.

So, where does the pictured Chevrolet El Camino stand, you ask? Fortunately, it is in Fantasy Land, as it was sketched out by 412donklife. With its pixels rearranged in a very flashy manner, this old-timer pickup was then shared on social media. And if you have to know the feedback it received from web surfers, that would be only positive. Between us, we don't hate it, but we certainly do not love it either.

We can see the show car potential such a machine would have, especially at a dedicated event where it would truly shine, like SEMA in Las Vegas, which will start on October 31 for the 2023 edition, ending its gates on November 3. That would be one suitable environment for such a brash take on the otherwise very appealing model, and it would likely feel at home sitting under the spotlight.

You should have your petrolhead license revoked if you don't know what is so special about it. For one, those massive wheels, which measure 28 inches in diameter, according to the rendering artist, were added there using countless mouse clicks. This vehicle sports a Carolina squat mod, too, with the nose pointing up, and features multiple gold accents.

This color was partially used on the aforementioned wheels and can also be found on the front and rear bumpers and on the side trim. The car has a brown paint finish and privacy windows that do not allow us to take a glimpse at the interior. Nonetheless, such builds usually have a steering wheel with a pattern that mirrors the alloys, as well as a modern infotainment screen hooked up to a serious audio system.

We already told you how we feel about this 1985 Chevrolet El Camino, so now it is your turn to speak your mind about it in the comments area below. Do you love it or hate it? And if money were no object, would you give a classic ride this look in real life? And if so, what would that model be?

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About the author: Cristian Gnaticov
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After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s.
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