I think he got a great deal on the ElCamino. If he was smart he would leave the rally wheels on and put some great new rubber on it. The rally wheels look great and they will stay in the round and he won't have any problems with keeping the wheels balanced either. I would have definitely paid that kind of money for the car. It's just getting broken in with those low mileage figures.
My great grandfather loved El Caminos. He used to load his riding mower in the bed when he mowed lawns. It was far easier to load than a full sized pickup.
People loved them then, for the same reason compact trucks were popular later. Easy to load, easy to park. Easy to get around city streets (compacts, NOT el Caminos lol)
@@hullinger I third & fourth y'all's motion on the rally wheels, I like Chrysler's rallies too. My first car, a 74 Duster, sported the rallies. I sincerely think you may be missing out by not having guests more often, my friend. I very much liked my Car-Truck history lesson today, and then seeing the car and meeting Neil was just great. I had never seen this trim package, very cool. Neil stole that thing! I already look for your uploads, I never miss 'em... but if you have more guest appearances, I'll click even faster! See ya soon.
The 1973 to 1977 GM A body cars ushered in a new era of GM cars that had suspension designed for radial tires, and were widely praised at the time for increased handling and a great ride quality. This car has been loved, highly maintained, repainted - and is actually probably many times the miles of what is shown on that old 5 digit odometer. Cars that have been thoroughly cleaned and somewhat restored can look like low mileage gems and many buyers and sellers overlook the low mile lie provided by a 5 digit odometer that will always show less than 100,000 miles
@@ChrisfromGeorgia I have a friend who is a Chevy mechanic. Bought a 1974 El Camino classic which looks rough and has not run. He is going to restore it.
WOW!!! Neil got a heck of a good buy. The two tone color is beautiful. I'm normally not a El Camino guy but I would love to own that car. Nice find Neil. And I'm glad to see that other TH-camrs have to retake video shots over and over again. I thought it was just me. ;-)
Haha. For that opening scene I had prepped and practiced and even got a really good recording on the first take but the sun was reflecting off something in the car. Each take thereafter got worse and worse until I threw up my hands and walked away for a bit. Came back and nailed it on the first try. That El Camino is super sweet and Neil really didn't want me to say he actually paid $3500 but was OK with just saying under $5k. Crazy good deal!
Neil seems like a cool guy. I would leave the wheels and tires alone but I appreciate his desire to return it to truly stock. Just some minor tweaks like this case with period correct rally wheels can add to the look IMO? LOL, when he goes to sell it the new owner will probably want to put Rally Wheels and BFG White Letters back on it!
My uncle was an ElCamino aficionado. When I was a teenager he had one just like the one you show here except it was lime green. Great video - thanks for sharing!
My folks owned a 79 Chevy Malibu with those funky El Camino bumper lights, used to drive it to school everyday. I wish I could have gotten my hands on an El Camino, I love the little "utes".
Finally, I could effort this car. Its identical to mine, same color, same engine, 1974, but with AC. SlotMag rims, 10 inch rear, 8 inch front, swaybar rear. Its my coolest car ever, and my daily drive last 3++ years.
Hey, that's pretty cool about having a twin to Neil's super sweet El Camino! After spending some time in his car I can appreciate the value of having air conditioning. Man that vinyl interior peeled a layer of skin off my legs when I got out! Haha. I was also surprised by just how nice it drove. It was way more modern than what I expected! Anyways, enjoy your sweet ride!
Gidday from Australia, firstly, Utes rule. The utility is the best car you can own. I have a 09 Ford Falcon Ute with a straight 6 cylinder, 4 litre called a Barra motor. Unfortunately, we have stopped making Utes here in OZ. We had been making Utes since 1934.
Under 4 grand? Holy crap! I couldn't get a deal like that if you parked it my driveway with a big ribbon on it and the title signed over. Congrats to your friend. I am with you and the other guys, keep the rally rims and AC it. Beauty of a car.
Great video. I prefer the earlier ElCamino's but that is a good looking one, especially for the money! I was surprised to see you comment on Randy from AAR's 59 Plymouth! I dying to see that video since I know he got it running. And now waiting for your next upload as well!
I try to keep up with Randy on his channel but that guy has sooo much going on and sooo many videos being uploaded that I struggle. I'm a HUGE Forwardlook fan and even restored a '58 Dodge a few years ago so I was excited to see his '59 sitting on the street like that. Can't wait to see more on that Dodge. Thanks for checking out today's video on the El Camino. Appreciate that!
That El Camino was in unbelievable condition. He stole that for the price he paid. Absolutely stunning condition. I would have jumped all over that. Whoever sold that for under 5k must have been on drugs lol. That was a give away price. Loved the out takes at the end where you stumbled around looking for your words lol. Again just an amazing example of a time capsule old car. Great video
My dad told me the biggest problem with those El Camino's is that they were rust buckets, as for those bumpers that was the norm form 1973 through the rest of the 70's. This car must have been a Southern Californian special, it sure as hell didn't come out of the north east, or mid west. Those Rally Wheels are from that date line, I seen pictures of my dad's old Chevy with those wheels.
I'm with you. I've never ever seen a bed cover like that too. Completely changes the look of the truck, err, car. Thanks for checking out today's vid Brad!
Imo, Neil and that El Camino sure do look like they were meant for each other. With such low mileage, he has a long time to enjoy his purchase! Nice video. ☮️
Another awesome video! I remember cars like the Chevy El Camino. Although I was too young to drive at the time, I remember cars like this from my childhood. :)
I was with my brother yesterday when we saw this car... I was shocked and slowed the car down hoping you would have caught up to Us as we left seasons pizza. Glad to see these old cars. SALUTE
Very well done Chris and please extend my gratitude to Neil in sharing his El Camino. I saw a ton of these back in the 70's & 80's but never, ever have I seen one with that crazy tonneau cover. These weren't exactly attractive but that cover actually helps out quite a bit in a weird disco sort of way.
Both the El Camino and the Ranchero were based on Australian market car based "Ute" pickups which both brands had been selling down there since the late 30's
That's a really nice ride for less than $5k!!! I would have been all over it had I seen it. My 2014 Impala PPV was totalled on May 9th and just settled with the insurance company and shopping for a replacement now. Tell your friend I wish him good luck with the Camino!!!
i thought you bought it i feel happy about you but it shame you donot have it ... it is cheap and nice little car i like this car and the end of your video it is funny😂
Been shopping for one of these. The prices are getting pretty high, and the selection low. Its always so much more rewarding to turn bolts on these older cars.
@@hullinger We used to say back in the 70's "It's Cherry" Someone spent a fair amount of money making it that nice and clean. And I'm shocked it went for that low. I think here in Calif. it would go for 10-12 thousand.
Missing from the left dashboard was a vent, I’d hate to be stuck in that cabin without a/c or heat through the dashboard. I guess a few must soldier on to prove they existed, or to save 14 lbs. in a chevelle/el Camino dragster....
I like more the other style El Camino bc that one looks like a boat Lol 😜 besides that amazing vídeo love to see all those details and history behind very nice Chris
Beautiful car, but that bed cover thing would have too go! Had a '74 Monte Carlo in high school, swivel buckets an all!! Loved that car, but the big heavy doors were tough on the hinge pins!
You must be young because that bumper is made for that car The bumper is mounted on hydraulic rams front and back to conform to Federal bumper standards which requires no damage in a 5 mph impact The fillers spring back and hide the gap
Keep the ralleye wheels, they make it pop. The standard hubcaps and whitewalls were rather boring. Maybe get a set of 350 badges over the front side lights looks like they've been deleted. Nice car, don't many of that era up north they tended to rust before their time
Unless there is documentation as to the original miles, it is too hard to believe. The car is almost 50 years old. The brake pedal will tell the story.
Well I hate to tell Neil but those are the factory wheels for an El Camino with the upper grade option like the conquistador Sophie put wheel covers on it that'll be a downgrade option although Malibu Classics did have wheel covers or you could get the wheel option why you would want to put wheel covers on it those Wheels look very nice seems like a backward step to me how about I give him is 5 grand back and I'll take it and drive it like it is
Each state, city, town... uses the online auction site of their choosing to host their online auction process. You can try GovDeals which is more of a nationwide surplus auction. Others like Purple Wave and Public Surplus are more regional. Finding the auctions for the town or city near you requires you to call those towns and ask. Good luck in your search.
Finally someone is showing love to this generation of El Caminos
This generation has an ugly front end until you add a Cowl hood to make up for that weird front.
I think he got a great deal on the ElCamino. If he was smart he would leave the rally wheels on and put some great new rubber on it. The rally wheels look great and they will stay in the round and he won't have any problems with keeping the wheels balanced either. I would have definitely paid that kind of money for the car. It's just getting broken in with those low mileage figures.
My great grandfather loved El Caminos. He used to load his riding mower in the bed when he mowed lawns. It was far easier to load than a full sized pickup.
People loved them then, for the same reason compact trucks were popular later. Easy to load, easy to park. Easy to get around city streets (compacts, NOT el Caminos lol)
I love El Caminos, especially the ‘66. Great video Brian. 👍👍☮️
Agreed and thanks 👍 for watching!
Loved the bloopers anat the end of the video. It was nice to see something different from your other videos.
Glad you liked it and thanks for checking out the El Camino vid today!
I agree, Frank. I had a genuine LOL when the camera fell!
@@hullinger Love your videos and Howdy from your neighbor here in Maryland
Great deal, indeed! Thanks to you and Dale for sharing the car this way. Never knew you could get that nice a car for that money at Carlisle.
I don't know, I have always loved the rally wheels. I would keep them and add AC to the car. Looks great.
So true and I'm with you. I love the look of those Rally wheels and would probably keep them. Neil is an original kinda guy though.
I had a 77 Malibu with the rally wheels, I've always liked them!
@@hullinger I third & fourth y'all's motion on the rally wheels, I like Chrysler's rallies too. My first car, a 74 Duster, sported the rallies.
I sincerely think you may be missing out by not having guests more often, my friend. I very much liked my Car-Truck history lesson today, and then seeing the car and meeting Neil was just great. I had never seen this trim package, very cool. Neil stole that thing!
I already look for your uploads, I never miss 'em... but if you have more guest appearances, I'll click even faster! See ya soon.
bkell1011 I did too. It needed a lot of paint and body work, But when I restored those rallies I had more compliments on it..
Vintage Aire makes a ac system for this car
Awesome you don't see alot of those old girls anymore it makes me feel old I was born in 1974
The 1973 to 1977 GM A body cars ushered in a new era of GM cars that had suspension designed for radial tires, and were widely praised at the time for increased handling and a great ride quality. This car has been loved, highly maintained, repainted - and is actually probably many times the miles of what is shown on that old 5 digit odometer. Cars that have been thoroughly cleaned and somewhat restored can look like low mileage gems and many buyers and sellers overlook the low mile lie provided by a 5 digit odometer that will always show less than 100,000 miles
I've owned a 65, a 75 same two tone color El Camino, I believe it is called Mediterranean blue and a 78 Ford Ranchero GT. Good cars
Loved the review and loved the added bloopers 😂😂
LOL, glad you enjoyed!
I've always loved the El Camino. One day I'll own one. That one is sweet!
Got a friend who just bought one. A 1974 model in tu tone green and is going to restore it.
The El Camino I hope to own one day is a Designer Series SS by Choo Choo Customs.
@@ChrisfromGeorgia I have a friend who is a Chevy mechanic. Bought a 1974 El Camino classic which looks rough and has not run. He is going to restore it.
@@frankdenardo8261 Right on! Is he going to restore it for you or is it his?
@@ChrisfromGeorgia he bought the car and is going to restore it to brand new.
WOW!!! Neil got a heck of a good buy. The two tone color is beautiful. I'm normally not a El Camino guy but I would love to own that car. Nice find Neil. And I'm glad to see that other TH-camrs have to retake video shots over and over again. I thought it was just me. ;-)
Haha. For that opening scene I had prepped and practiced and even got a really good recording on the first take but the sun was reflecting off something in the car. Each take thereafter got worse and worse until I threw up my hands and walked away for a bit. Came back and nailed it on the first try. That El Camino is super sweet and Neil really didn't want me to say he actually paid $3500 but was OK with just saying under $5k. Crazy good deal!
@@hullinger Man I wish I was close, that is a hell of a deal for a cool looking old car.
Great video Chris! And I’d keep those wheels. They make the car.
Totally agree with you about those Rally wheels!
Neil seems like a cool guy. I would leave the wheels and tires alone but I appreciate his desire to return it to truly stock. Just some minor tweaks like this case with period correct rally wheels can add to the look IMO? LOL, when he goes to sell it the new owner will probably want to put Rally Wheels and BFG White Letters back on it!
I have always liked the elcamino/ ranchero platform. Motorcycle enthusiasts appreciate the ease of utility and practicality they offer.
My uncle was an ElCamino aficionado. When I was a teenager he had one just like the one you show here except it was lime green. Great video - thanks for sharing!
Very cool and thanks for sharing that and thanks for checking out today's El Camino vid too! Appreciate that as always!
My folks owned a 79 Chevy Malibu with those funky El Camino bumper lights, used to drive it to school everyday. I wish I could have gotten my hands on an El Camino, I love the little "utes".
Very cool man and thanks for sharing that!
Finally, I could effort this car. Its identical to mine, same color, same engine, 1974, but with AC. SlotMag rims, 10 inch rear, 8 inch front, swaybar rear.
Its my coolest car ever, and my daily drive last 3++ years.
Hey, that's pretty cool about having a twin to Neil's super sweet El Camino! After spending some time in his car I can appreciate the value of having air conditioning. Man that vinyl interior peeled a layer of skin off my legs when I got out! Haha. I was also surprised by just how nice it drove. It was way more modern than what I expected! Anyways, enjoy your sweet ride!
Gidday from Australia, firstly, Utes rule. The utility is the best car you can own. I have a 09 Ford Falcon Ute with a straight 6 cylinder, 4 litre called a Barra motor. Unfortunately, we have stopped making Utes here in OZ. We had been making Utes since 1934.
Under 4 grand? Holy crap! I couldn't get a deal like that if you parked it my driveway with a big ribbon on it and the title signed over. Congrats to your friend. I am with you and the other guys, keep the rally rims and AC it. Beauty of a car.
Great video. I prefer the earlier ElCamino's but that is a good looking one, especially for the money! I was surprised to see you comment on Randy from AAR's 59 Plymouth! I dying to see that video since I know he got it running. And now waiting for your next upload as well!
I try to keep up with Randy on his channel but that guy has sooo much going on and sooo many videos being uploaded that I struggle. I'm a HUGE Forwardlook fan and even restored a '58 Dodge a few years ago so I was excited to see his '59 sitting on the street like that. Can't wait to see more on that Dodge. Thanks for checking out today's video on the El Camino. Appreciate that!
That El Camino was in unbelievable condition. He stole that for the price he paid. Absolutely stunning condition. I would have jumped all over that. Whoever sold that for under 5k must have been on drugs lol. That was a give away price. Loved the out takes at the end where you stumbled around looking for your words lol. Again just an amazing example of a time capsule old car. Great video
Wow that’s a great deal. I love old cars.
My dad told me the biggest problem with those El Camino's is that they were rust buckets, as for those bumpers that was the norm form 1973 through the rest of the 70's. This car must have been a Southern Californian special, it sure as hell didn't come out of the north east, or mid west. Those Rally Wheels are from that date line, I seen pictures of my dad's old Chevy with those wheels.
ALL 60’s-70’Cars are rustbuckets.
They’re METAL.
-Tell your dad💡
1974 El Camino beautiful car at a great price.
Should do more of these type videos.
NEVER seen a topper like that....So cool!
I'm with you. I've never ever seen a bed cover like that too. Completely changes the look of the truck, err, car. Thanks for checking out today's vid Brad!
East Coast Classics always love seeing your vids!
I thought I recognized this car. It was next to my truck in the car corral at Carlisle. Smoking deal. Real nice ride.
Imo, Neil and that El Camino sure do look like they were meant for each other. With such low mileage, he has a long time to enjoy his purchase! Nice video. ☮️
I had a 77 El Camino. First car.❤
Another awesome video! I remember cars like the Chevy El Camino. Although I was too young to drive at the time, I remember cars like this from my childhood. :)
Need a cover like that for my 77. Had no idea those existed
The good old great and tough American cars what a legacy .....AHMED FROM BAGHDAD IRAQ
I was with my brother yesterday when we saw this car... I was shocked and slowed the car down hoping you would have caught up to Us as we left seasons pizza. Glad to see these old cars. SALUTE
Dude, that's awesome. If you see it on the road give a honk to Neil!
East Coast Classics yessir
East Coast Classics Do you predict those caprices getting ready to pop back up for auction or are you willing to part with yours???
Wow! Your buddy got a steal! I would gladly pick up a clean classic Chevy for that price! Awesome find
Very well done Chris and please extend my gratitude to Neil in sharing his El Camino. I saw a ton of these back in the 70's & 80's but never, ever have I seen one with that crazy tonneau cover. These weren't exactly attractive but that cover actually helps out quite a bit in a weird disco sort of way.
Totally agree with you about this car and that bed cover changing the entire look. Thanks man for checking it out!
The outtakes though!! Love your honest transparent vids man :)
Another awesome cool video thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great 4th. Stay well & safe.
I have never seen one of those caps on an El Camino. I wonder how many were installed in 1974?
Very cool old car
The bloopers rock!
That’s a great car particularly for what he paid. I personally like the Rally rims and would keep them. Great video.
I agree with you about those Rally's. I like them, alot, but Neil is a stock-look kinda guy.
Both the El Camino and the Ranchero were based on Australian market car based "Ute" pickups which both brands had been selling down there since the late 30's
Great history to know. Thanks for sharing that.
WOW , HE GOT SOME DEAL !
You look pumped!
Dam that's a beautiful looking car
good find- keep us updated
Love it ! What a deal. Keep the chevy rallies on her
Thanks man and I agree with you. Those Rallye wheels just looks so good on the ElCamino.
Second, I love the videos on these old cars. I’ve never seen a car like this! Is it yours?
answer is in video.
Thanks man. That ElCamino is my buddy's car that he just bought.
@@lefttea obviously Snoball didn't watch the whole video - he needs to turn in his fan card!
Ross Wolhar I actually did, I just didn’t have my sound up high. So I missed some parts lol
Super rare cap. Let me know if you get tired of it! Just kiddin. Enjoy that nice ride!
What a gem. What a great buy! Please keep the Rally’s Neal! They look great. I think they were a factory option too, albeit with white wall tires
I'm with you, man. Keep those Rally's. They look cool on this El Camino!
They had predacesors...were called flower cars..they were made for mortuarys.. friend had a lincon
I owned one exactly like this...same color . white seats ....I had air conditioning
I have a 73 SS El Camino that I’ve daily driven since 2016 drive it to high school and college
Very cool!
Nice car .
That's a really nice ride for less than $5k!!! I would have been all over it had I seen it. My 2014 Impala PPV was totalled on May 9th and just settled with the insurance company and shopping for a replacement now. Tell your friend I wish him good luck with the Camino!!!
i thought you bought it i feel happy about you but it shame you donot have it ... it is cheap and nice little car i like this car and the end of your video it is funny😂
Been shopping for one of these. The prices are getting pretty high, and the selection low. Its always so much more rewarding to turn bolts on these older cars.
That's a beauty
Thanks man and thanks for watching too.
@@hullinger We used to say back in the 70's "It's Cherry" Someone spent a fair amount of money making it that nice and clean. And I'm shocked it went for that low. I think here in Calif. it would go for 10-12 thousand.
Sweet car
Thanks man for checking out the El Camino vid today!
wish he'd got the 86, G BODY baby!
5k.....in that condition......that's a damn good buy
Missing from the left dashboard was a vent, I’d hate to be stuck in that cabin without a/c or heat through the dashboard. I guess a few must soldier on to prove they existed, or to save 14 lbs. in a chevelle/el Camino dragster....
I like the new owner. He wants to put everything back to stock original. That’s something I’d do also. Awesome.
Never saw the cover on one, that is sweet
I'm totally diggin that bed cover too. Totally changes the look of that El Camino!
Cool car.
Thanks man. It was a fun day hanging with Neil and enjoying that El Camino this morning.
I like more the other style El Camino bc that one looks like a boat Lol 😜 besides that amazing vídeo love to see all those details and history behind very nice Chris
Beautiful car, but that bed cover thing would have too go! Had a '74 Monte Carlo in high school, swivel buckets an all!! Loved that car, but the big heavy doors were tough on the hinge pins!
Saw it advertised on barn finds the other day .
Oh cool. Didn't know it was on Barn Finds. I bet the dude selling this car was everywhere and everything to sell it.
It look nice , how is it underneath floors not rusty ?
I want that bed cover for mine
I think that bed cover totally transforms the look of that El Camino into a George Barris custom.
You must be young because that bumper is made for that car
The bumper is mounted on hydraulic rams front and back to conform to Federal bumper standards which requires no damage in a 5 mph impact
The fillers spring back and hide the gap
The elcamino does not have the dampers on rear bumper and the wagon bumper was and is different
I have a 77 in the same colors and trim
Ranchero loosely means "farm hand" or "farm worker" in English. El Camino is "road' or "path" as in road way or path way in English.
Keep the ralleye wheels, they make it pop. The standard hubcaps and whitewalls were rather boring. Maybe get a set of 350 badges over the front side lights looks like they've been deleted. Nice car, don't many of that era up north they tended to rust before their time
George Barris would take credit for it 😆
I'd keep the rally rim's on but it's his car it's all good nice truck/car?
Ive always liked the car...is it a car...is it a truck....cudos on the purchase
Awesome video 👍
Thanks man and thanks for the visit too.
Unless there is documentation as to the original miles, it is too hard to believe. The car is almost 50 years old. The brake pedal will tell the story.
He's not all there upstairs if he wants to swap out those sweet rally wheels!
Stock is best.
I like those Rally wheels too but Neil is a stock kinda guy.
My Mexican friends tell me that El Camino means the journey.
Detroit Muscle LIVES
Thanks man.
The word muscle is used very liberally here.
Where did you bought the bed cover and what is its part#?
5000?? Are you serious. That thing would be 15 k. Where I live. Thats a nice find. I would keep the rally wheels though
Well I hate to tell Neil but those are the factory wheels for an El Camino with the upper grade option like the conquistador Sophie put wheel covers on it that'll be a downgrade option although Malibu Classics did have wheel covers or you could get the wheel option why you would want to put wheel covers on it those Wheels look very nice seems like a backward step to me how about I give him is 5 grand back and I'll take it and drive it like it is
That's Dope
Thanks man and thanks for the visit too.
@@hullinger I'm the guy you met at target
Umm, I'm JT.
It's like a avalanche in some ways aseome car!!
Good deal on that el camino
Is this particular car still sound to purchase.
What's the bed cover called?
Cool ride Chris... despite the age, this car is still appealing. I wonder why they don't build cars like this anymore.
Completely agree with you. Thanks man for checking out the El Camino vid today!
Could you please let us know where you go to these public auctions, and are they open to the public?
Each state, city, town... uses the online auction site of their choosing to host their online auction process. You can try GovDeals which is more of a nationwide surplus auction. Others like Purple Wave and Public Surplus are more regional. Finding the auctions for the town or city near you requires you to call those towns and ask. Good luck in your search.
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By the way "El Camino" means "The Road" or "The Highway", not the "way"
Where can I get one of these????
I've never seen one of these without an empty 30-Pack of Keystone Light in the bed.
Haha, so true my friend!
Why don’t you have any Crown Vics in your videos anymore? Are you and Frank from Germany going to do anymore videos together again?
I got some standard wheels and caps I'll trade for those rally wheels...
Beautiful car God bless you God bless all God bless America am from morocco have a nice day 🕇💖💝💟🌷⚘