Photo: Fusion Luxury Motors
This has to be one of the most beautiful El Camino restoration projects to date, hence the hefty $74,950 asking price, way above the average market value.
You’re looking at a 1966 second-generation model, all dressed up in Artesian Turquoise with a Fawn interior. It features a 396 big block V8, power steering, power brakes, Turbo 400 transmission, tilt wheel, wood steering wheel, 12 bolt rear, and factory air shocks, just to name a few highlights.
The 396-cubic inch (6.5-liter) V8 unit is rated at 325 horsepower, and according to the Fusion Motor ad, some of these cars could run a quarter-mile in mid- to upper 14s. That's pretty much the equivalent of a modern-day 2020 Ford Focus ST; not exactly blistering fast, but definitely able to move at a decent pace.
Unlike the first-generation El Camino, this 1966 model was based on the Chevelle and rode on a completely different platform. Actually, Chevy marketed the second-gen El Camino as a utility vehicle. The ‘66 model year car came with new sheet metal, a new instrument panel with a horizontal speed-o-meter, and an optional tachometer, which this car doesn’t seem to have.
Whoever ends up purchasing this American classic will almost certainly keep it locked up somewhere while waiting for it to go up in value. Driving it would be a bit of a shame, especially if you’re trying to keep the car in mint condition. In fact, according to data based on 154 auction sales, Concept Carz has the 1966 El Camino valued at anywhere between $25,000 and $102,300, as long as the vehicle is in “perfect condition.”
Also, overall value for the model has been on the rise this past decade, so we wouldn’t be surprised if more buyers started seeing old El Caminos as genuine long-term investments, especially when they look this good. In other words, their days of hauling things around are over.
The 396-cubic inch (6.5-liter) V8 unit is rated at 325 horsepower, and according to the Fusion Motor ad, some of these cars could run a quarter-mile in mid- to upper 14s. That's pretty much the equivalent of a modern-day 2020 Ford Focus ST; not exactly blistering fast, but definitely able to move at a decent pace.
Unlike the first-generation El Camino, this 1966 model was based on the Chevelle and rode on a completely different platform. Actually, Chevy marketed the second-gen El Camino as a utility vehicle. The ‘66 model year car came with new sheet metal, a new instrument panel with a horizontal speed-o-meter, and an optional tachometer, which this car doesn’t seem to have.
Whoever ends up purchasing this American classic will almost certainly keep it locked up somewhere while waiting for it to go up in value. Driving it would be a bit of a shame, especially if you’re trying to keep the car in mint condition. In fact, according to data based on 154 auction sales, Concept Carz has the 1966 El Camino valued at anywhere between $25,000 and $102,300, as long as the vehicle is in “perfect condition.”
Also, overall value for the model has been on the rise this past decade, so we wouldn’t be surprised if more buyers started seeing old El Caminos as genuine long-term investments, especially when they look this good. In other words, their days of hauling things around are over.
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