![]() Every square inch of metal is original, and the seller says there is no plastic or Bondo. The dry climate has protected the classic steel, with no history of rust or prior accident damage. I usually avoid describing any classic as perfect, but this SS is one of the nicest I have seen in a long time. I would wager it spends its downtime in this garage, helping to protect it from the New Mexico sun that can wreak havoc on paint. The overall impression is positive, with the paint shining beautifully and no evidence of issues with the vinyl or stripes. Its Midnight Bronze paint is a subtle shade contrasted by the Beige vinyl top and matching hood stripes. Some vehicles manage to look bold and muscular but classy, and this El Camino is a perfect example. It could be yours for $31,000, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Pat L. The seller listed it here on Craigslist in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is a stunning and highly-optioned survivor needing a new home. Roll the clock forward thirteen years, and the company had turned its attention to producing high-performance examples like this 1972 SS 454. The Aussie “ute” caught the buying public’s imagination, with companies like Chevrolet introducing their iconic El Camino in 1959. Vehicles like this 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 perfectly demonstrate the original concept of the “coupe utility.” Ford designed the original Australian-developed “coupe utility” following consultation with a farmer’s wife who sought a vehicle to take their pigs to market during the week but could take her and her husband to church on Sunday in style and comfort.
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