The door cards and armrests are tired and the carpet is missing. The interior of this Camino has seen some reupholstering in the form of a diamond-patterned, velour fabric spread across what look like 1969 or later bucket seats. It also looks like some side grab rails have been attached to the bedsides though they look more like shower curtain rods. Unfortunately, there is no image of the cargo bed included, a major source of rust commencement. It appears, however, that parts of some body panels have been repainted as there is notable flaking occurring. According to the trim tag, white, code C, is the correct original finish for this Chevy, both body and roof, so the roof must be a repaint. Furthermore, GM “A” bodies, such as this El Camino, are definitely subject to destructive corrosion, so rust is no surprise with this example. Sure many do, and geographical location does play a part. I would disagree with the sentiment that all old cars possess rust and I have reviewed enough to know this is true. There is a spot or two in the pans (does not need new pans)”. This is NOT an up north rotted road salt car. YES, the car has rust, but it’s not rotten…ALL old cars have rust! Again, The car is not rotten. The exterior is a little rough around the edges, the seller states, “Most people will ask, does the car have rust…. After ’68, the SS396 identity is lost due to it becoming an option and not remaining as a separate model. Owing to this Camino’s VIN, it can be determined that this example is what it purports to be. Of note, this El Camino is an SS396 model which was first offered on the El Camino in ’68 even though the 396 engine was available in ’66 and ’67. The El Camino story has been covered here on Barn Finds numerous times in the past, so it’s best to just delve into this example. It is located in Walker, Louisiana and is available here on eBay for a current bid of $5,001, reserve not yet met. Being an SS396 version, in particular, caught my interest with this 1968 Chevrolet El Camino so let’s examine it. As is often the case, you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. I have always like this kit-bash between a car and a 1/2 ton pickup. I have been looking at the ’68 to ’72 version lately and with more than just a passing interest. When you look at a classic car and realize that its strongest attribute is the fact that it has a clean title and all of its tags, you know that what you are dealing with something that is well past its best.I have an El Camino jones going on. I look at this ’68 El Camino and all I can think is what a crying shame it is to see what was once a very potent car reduced to little more than a husk. About the only thing that we know for certain is the fact that the El Camino does have a rear end in it still. Of course, with an asking price of $600, I wouldn’t be expecting too much on that front anyway. In a similar vein, there is no information on the presence, or otherwise, of an engine and transmission. If someone chooses to take this on as a project, they will essentially be starting from scratch. There really is no interior to speak of, and anything inside the car is probably beyond help due to exposure to the elements. The fact that there is plenty of rust visible in the lower body panels doesn’t auger well for the state of the floors, or for the structural integrity of the Chevy. The owner’s description of the vehicle runs out to a mere five words, but he says that he hopes that the pictures tell it all. The fact that it is sitting on bare ground will not have helped its cause one bit. With minimal glass and no doors, it will have been exposed to plenty of moisture. It’s hard to know where to start with the El Camino because it looks like it has been sitting exposed to the elements for a very long time. You will find it listed for sale here on Craigslist, where the owner has set the asking price at $600. Located on Lopez Island, Washington, the El Camino is being offered for sale with a clean title. Barn Finder Sol spotted the Chevy classic for us, so thank you so much for that Sol. Seeing a classic vehicle left to deteriorate in the elements is a bitter pill to swallow, especially when it is something as special as this El Camino SS 396.
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