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Parts are cheap, easy to work on, looks pretty rust free, looks like a good deal. I'm A Ford guy but I wouldn't be upset with my kids or grandkids if they bought this El Camino.
@@Scrotal_Moles hahaha my dad had one of those in the 70s (pre emissions one) and it was so fast my responsible father almost lost his license due to tickets
@@user-hq7uf4yn7gor replace with a less power hungry system at the expense of More limited cooling but in the north east and rust belt it's not really needed anyway
El Camino and Rancho are the original "sport trucks". The Camino full box frame makes a pretty sturdy vehicle. These old cars are great for young people to get into the "wrenching craft"
I used to change spark plugs and plug wires for a customer who had a Rancho with a 429 with headers. I got to take it on several test rides around the area. Gas hog. But a torque monster.
I like how the radiator was bent to make mounting points on top lol. Also, without a shroud I don't care how many fans it has, it's gonna overheat in traffic with warm weather.
@@BigEightiesNewWave a mullet is business in the front, party in the back. How does a Camaro fill multiple roles? Meanwhile an El Camino is part truck, part muscle car (multi-role).
If they brought it back and made it AWD or better yet 4WD I'd buy it in a heartbeat. However, they'd ruin it and make it all electric or a 1.2L 4cyl with 27 turbos on it.
It would have made so much sense if the Americans brought over our Commodore Utes, Crewman Utes and Maloo Utes and badged them as El Camino’s, it would have likely sold large numbers.
I've always been an Elcamino fan. I bough a 1980 Regal and what fun I had. My boss bought the last model 1987 of the Regal Grand National. Thanks for sharing.
It's a Ute. Much easier to load and unload than a truck. It's a great shame no one makes them anymore. There were various models and manufacturers making them for the Australian market.
My brother had an '86 El Camino up here in RI. It was a 4.3 V6, basically a 350 with minus two cylinders. He had it a long time too but the combination of RI winter road salt and a dirt drive rusted the crap out of it.
@@brensdaman926 My brother's El Camino was over 200k as well and the motor was still running fine and transmission shifting fine as well. Frame and body rust did it in.
That engine bay is SO reminiscent of my 1980 Chevy Suburban work truck (Former state forestry service truck, crayola green, my beloved late wife christened it "The Pickle"). Did all those same modifications myself. Thanks for the happy memories!
I had this car years ago. Same year, exterior color, interior color, power everything...rotted floorboards and rockers to that aftermarket advanced auto antenna I see there. Blew the rear end out of it and sold it. Unlikely, but I would not be surprised if this were mine.
About 2 months ago I saw a beautiful yellow El Camino in perfect condition at a shopping plaza in Nanuet NY. The person behind the wheel was a gray haired older lady who looked about 75 !!
My first car was a 1968 mustang. I bought it in 2009 my sophomore year of high school for $5,000 and my parents hated it. Lap seat belts. No airbags or a/c, drum brakes. It broke down all the time and forced me to learn how to preform repairs. My parents are happy now because I maintain and repair their cars now because I had to learn how to fix my car frequently
From someone who's owned at least a hundred different kinds of cars, trucks, vans, I'm ok with some Chevy's. I'm still driving around an 87 G20. 36 yrs. old with over 500,000 miles on it, and still runs great. Falling apart now, but still running.
I have a 1970 El Camino. It is my everyday driver in the summer in Alberta. I love it because it draws a lot of attention everywhere I park it. It's like going to a car show everyday.
I wish they'd make a El Camino again. Keep it V8, rear-wheel drive like God intended. Too bad they didn't import the Holden version when they were in production.
They brought over a Holden car - I think the called it an "Impala". A co-worker let me drive his and a great car it is. Unfortunately, no Maloo R8 for the US.@@peterbellwood5412
If the owners manual says to use Premium Fuel for your car then yes you need to do so. Damage to the engine can occur due to insufficiant octane for the engine's design.
It’s technically a car and a truck dependent on where you live is which one it will be some states say truck, some states say car The frame is the worst part for them to rust there’s a certain area in the rear of the frame where the upper arms are that always rots away and you can’t repair it if you get beyond a certain point, and the whole rear frame section itself is known to rust away
I used to have a 4 door el camino the rear bumper support was rusted through all the way up to the spring mounts, took some 4x3 square tubing, bolted it in and welded the bumper on
My first car was a '71 elko. I currently have an LS swapped '81. I wish I had never put the '71 around a tree. They are getting harder and harder to find in decent shape. Love 'em!
From at least one perspective, your grandson made a reasonable choice for a first car. He is sure to learn how to work on cars and there will be no problem finding parts for that. The straight pipes and horn are really dumb, but that can be fixed. Probably should put AC on it.
I use to own a '85. I purchased some wheels that came off a 2001 Chevy s10 extreme. Those wheels really brought it back to life. I ended up selling it to some big el camino collector. 😢
Hollander Interchange manual will show what parts on suspension, diff, brakes etc. Are interchangeable. I do know that a 69 Chevy wagons front clip and windshield won't fit on a 68 Chevelle SS. They look close but no.
We don't call them pickup trucks here in New Zealand and Australia just like the 40 ford pickup. we'll call that a truck , Because the cab is separated from the bed . Just the Holden and the Falcon with a bed is attached to the cap. We call them Utes [ Utility ]
Scotty does have a point. Code P0420 for example, is a common generic code for poor catalyst performance. 9 times out of 10, it's usually a intake leak or an exhaust leak. But very commonly misdiagnosed as a bad 02 sensor. Bank 1 sensor 1 to be specific.
I LOVED mine. Body died of cancer but man, road smooth, fill the bed up with groceries or golf clubs. But I needed mileage and something that would do 120 mpd commute plus whatever service calls I had.
Ford Australia was the first company to produce an Australian Coupe ute (Short for "Utilility" vehicle) which was released in 1934. This was the result of a 1932 letter from the unnamed wife of a farmer in Australia asking for "a vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays".
Actually the station wagon has a 2inch shorter wheelbase the frames are not interchangeable .The variable weight rear springs are exclusive to the El Camino as well as the factory air shocks. Most of them have the air shocks removed.
Im mad that i sold my first car 30 years ago. Yes , a 1964 El Camino , 283 4 speed that I rebuilt. Not a powerhose , but was fun and reliable easy to maintain.
By the way you reviewed this El Camino, you doesn´t sound mad at all... It is a vehicle that looks sound. I'd try to get a proper fan shroud instead of these auxiliary electric fans.
I give you the alternative lyrics for the Hispanic song writer Carlos Santana's song "Black magic woman" ..."Got a black El Camino...got a black El Camino..."
LOL 😂 . Really loved my used rusty Chevy El Camino I bought for a winter car in the early 80's 😊 in Rochester, NY area. Wonderful for snow driving 🚘. 😅.
I had one back in high school back in the early 2000's. 84' el camino and was mint. Original 305 dog w/ac. Bought it for only 5k. Would be worth alot more now
This was mainly a 1980-1989 car. My moms friend used to have one of these in Puerto Rico it was a SS same color fast as hell. I must if been 9 years old. They quickly faded after 1990.
The El Camino is technically a Malibu/Monte with a bed. It's part of the G-Body family, some of them were also wagons, so I guess you can make that comparison.
El Caminos have been one of my favorite cars since before I can remember, A real piece of American history back when our cars were actually quality products.
LS swap it and throw Choo Choo Customs decal kit and front nose swap to the Monte Carlo SS nose and it will look beyond great. My pops worked at Choo Choo Customs from day it first opened and he was the last employee there when it locked it doors
The last year of the El Camino, I was looking to buy a SS model. It was gorgeous but the dealership had an additional $15K markup. The salesman told me that it would be a collector vehicle the very next year. I listened to him Lie to me for awhile and he was telling me that this time the following year it would be worth double their asking price, blah, blah, blah. He guaranteed it. When he said that, I told him to put it in writing and if it decreased any amount of their asking price, then he would have to pay me the difference. Suddenly he realized that I knew that he was blowing smoke. He then back pedaled and said it would be worth double in 5 years. Again I told him to put it in writing. Then he told me that he had an appointment that he had forgotten about and left. I saw him about a week later after I had bought a Datsun 280Z.
Scotty, I really enjoy all your episodes... As far as your grandson's 1981 El Camino, just where did it acquire those horrid taillights? As the previous owner of a used 1981 El Camino (medium jade green) and a then new 1987 (last year of production - "Hecho en Mexico"), neither one had such taillights. Both sported their taillights mounted in their rear bumpers, just like the station wagons that they evolved from. Wish that I still had my '87 "El Conquisto" dark blue/medium blue version.
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You mad he didn't buy a Dodge Scotty?, you know... (Just kidding!) ✌💙
i want one
@@SuperGraveman Damn fine car!, so I heard...
In Australia that kinda car is called a Ute
Parts are cheap, easy to work on, looks pretty rust free, looks like a good deal. I'm A Ford guy but I wouldn't be upset with my kids or grandkids if they bought this El Camino.
Yeah. If you're upset about it. You're the lame one. That car truck is dope.
@@buysnchargethese things always get thumbs up
Get a Ford Ranchero
@@Scrotal_Moles hahaha my dad had one of those in the 70s (pre emissions one) and it was so fast my responsible father almost lost his license due to tickets
Anything newer than like 2014 I’d be concerned. I’m a Mopar guy myself and bought a 15 Chevy and it fell apart before my eyes.
I’m not convinced that Scotty is actually “mad as hell” about his grandsons car
Mad as hell that it's not his lol
Well, it's not a Toyota, so...
The only channel I accept and like Clik Bate, I just need to hear what he has to say even if he dont say it
Scotty is mad... as a hatter.
They're two distinct and unrelated thoughts: His grandson "bought a Chevy." And he's "mad as hell."
Smart kid. He bought a car he wanted for a good price and knows grandpa will fix it when it needs repairs. Maybe fix the AC for him now Scotty. 😁
First thing you do when you buy a muscle car is remove the AC for more HP
@@user-hq7uf4yn7g Absolutely! He's young so he doesn't it.
@@user-hq7uf4yn7gor replace with a less power hungry system at the expense of More limited cooling but in the north east and rust belt it's not really needed anyway
Better than what you have scott
2125 is good enough for todays kids. 2 windows down and 125....
El Camino and Rancho are the original "sport trucks". The Camino full box frame makes a pretty sturdy vehicle. These old cars are great for young people to get into the "wrenching craft"
I used to change spark plugs and plug wires for a customer who had a Rancho with a 429 with headers. I got to take it on several test rides around the area. Gas hog. But a torque monster.
they're classified as the first american "utes" like holden.
“A car pulls up, who can it be?
A fresh El Camino rolling kilo G” - Eazy E
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This should be top comment
I can tell you absolutely love that thing, Scotty. I love the horn😂
Me too😂
You Brits have the Stars and Bars, too?
A horn like the jumping General Lee!
@@oreally8605makes me miss the Duke boys!
@@Joe-for-You Not on flags, but the car is a beast. I love it.
I love it, my first vehicle was a 65 ElCamino, man did that thing ever take a beating, really good vehicle.
I like how the radiator was bent to make mounting points on top lol. Also, without a shroud I don't care how many fans it has, it's gonna overheat in traffic with warm weather.
I agree, it would not need that mechanical fan if it had a shroud for the electric fans.
If its got a big radiator and a good waterpump.....it wont overheat
It would be fine in Canada.
Ah the El Camino. The mullet of the car world…
😂😅😂😂😂😂❤
Nope, Camaro.
@@BigEightiesNewWave a mullet is business in the front, party in the back. How does a Camaro fill multiple roles? Meanwhile an El Camino is part truck, part muscle car (multi-role).
Sheesh, I want one.
Can't believe GM didn't bring the El Camino along for the ride. They'd sell like hotcakes in today's market.
wait til you hear about the holden commodore utes of australia, still GM
If they brought it back and made it AWD or better yet 4WD I'd buy it in a heartbeat. However, they'd ruin it and make it all electric or a 1.2L 4cyl with 27 turbos on it.
It would have made so much sense if the Americans brought over our Commodore Utes, Crewman Utes and Maloo Utes and badged them as El Camino’s, it would have likely sold large numbers.
I've always been an Elcamino fan. I bough a 1980 Regal and what fun I had. My boss bought the last model 1987 of the Regal Grand National. Thanks for sharing.
Anyone else miss the part where Scotty is “mad as hell?”
He's mad cuz it's not his
You don’t get the joke lol that’s why
Why didn't you hook up your "fancy scan tool" to that El Camino? LMAO!!!!!
It's a Ute. Much easier to load and unload than a truck. It's a great shame no one makes them anymore. There were various models and manufacturers making them for the Australian market.
Back end too light combined with lots of power equals recipe for disaster in inclement weather
Honda makes one, it's called a Ridgeline.
@@mred7375 Yep, also the Hyundai Santa Cruz, and the ford Maverick.
@@51249carecipe for fun no need to be a stick in the mud
Put a decent exhaust on it and lose the dixieland horn
My brother had an '86 El Camino up here in RI. It was a 4.3 V6, basically a 350 with minus two cylinders. He had it a long time too but the combination of RI winter road salt and a dirt drive rusted the crap out of it.
Damn good engine. Got one in my 2000 Blazer I got 240k miles still going strong 💪
@@brensdaman926 My brother's El Camino was over 200k as well and the motor was still running fine and transmission shifting fine as well. Frame and body rust did it in.
4.3 was very strong engine
@@lacesout1199 I prefer it over a 305ci.
That engine bay is SO reminiscent of my 1980 Chevy Suburban work truck (Former state forestry service truck, crayola green, my beloved late wife christened it "The Pickle"). Did all those same modifications myself. Thanks for the happy memories!
I had this car years ago. Same year, exterior color, interior color, power everything...rotted floorboards and rockers to that aftermarket advanced auto antenna I see there. Blew the rear end out of it and sold it.
Unlikely, but I would not be surprised if this were mine.
About 2 months ago I saw a beautiful yellow El Camino in perfect condition at a shopping plaza in Nanuet NY. The person behind the wheel was a gray haired older lady who looked about 75 !!
Love it. My first car was a 79 El Camino in high school and it was amazing!
Scotty driving a vintage hot rod, all of his gray hairs turned black again like in the good old days.
My first car was a 1968 mustang. I bought it in 2009 my sophomore year of high school for $5,000 and my parents hated it. Lap seat belts. No airbags or a/c, drum brakes. It broke down all the time and forced me to learn how to preform repairs. My parents are happy now because I maintain and repair their cars now because I had to learn how to fix my car frequently
My best friend senior year, bought a 67 Mustang, 6 cyl, for $500 !
From someone who's owned at least a hundred different kinds of cars, trucks, vans, I'm ok with some Chevy's. I'm still driving around an 87 G20. 36 yrs. old with over 500,000 miles on it, and still runs great. Falling apart now, but still running.
I'm still driving an '86 Corvette. Solid car.
But do you drive it daily. I put over a hundred miles per day on mine five days a week.@@chipsawdust5816
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Scotty, seemed like you were pretty excited about your grandson's car, not mad as hell. Nice looking vehicle. Hope he takes good care of it.
Always luved El Caminos, not sure why, just cool, car and truck!....Still on my bucket list.
I have a 1970 El Camino. It is my everyday driver in the summer in Alberta. I love it because it draws a lot of attention everywhere I park it. It's like going to a car show everyday.
I like how your drag strip says 35mph LMFGDAO and I could just tell how fast you were going... LOL Love it.
I mean, I think that one was well kept. Someone loved it enough to keep it like it is.
Last car I drove was an 86 El Camino, this video is bringing back a lot of memories
I wish they'd make a El Camino again. Keep it V8, rear-wheel drive like God intended. Too bad they didn't import the Holden version when they were in production.
I thought they did. Britain got a cool Vauxhall, but it was virtually the same.HSV Maloo. Beast.
They brought over a Holden car - I think the called it an "Impala". A co-worker let me drive his and a great car it is. Unfortunately, no Maloo R8 for the US.@@peterbellwood5412
0:40 The horn got me 😂. I love these old El Caminos I would love to own one myself with a nice V8🔥
@@Royale_with_Cheeze cry me a river
@@Royale_with_Cheeze Lmao bro it ain’t even that serious calm down lol
How many Trump and Confederate flags can you fit in the bed?
Well... He made a good purchase. I love El Caminos
If the owners manual says to use Premium Fuel for your car then yes you need to do so. Damage to the engine can occur due to insufficiant octane for the engine's design.
The grandson’s El Camino is a pretty clean example. Engine looks very well put together and body is in great shape.
I had an 86 El Camino. Bought it new. 5.0 L V-8. The '80's El Camino's were far from a "muscle car". Only 150 hp @5,500 rpm.
That is first elcamino I’ve ever saw with S10 tail lights
Mine will be the second 🙂, doing a kinda retro look on my '81 and that was the first mod I did (stock though, not the smoked ones).
The Ranchero and the El Camino were very reasonable designs.
My dad’s T ball coach had one in beige. His whole team rode in the bed to and from practice.
It’s technically a car and a truck dependent on where you live is which one it will be some states say truck, some states say car The frame is the worst part for them to rust there’s a certain area in the rear of the frame where the upper arms are that always rots away and you can’t repair it if you get beyond a certain point, and the whole rear frame section itself is known to rust away
Here in australia we call that a ute, short for utility vehicle/truck.
I used to have a 4 door el camino the rear bumper support was rusted through all the way up to the spring mounts, took some 4x3 square tubing, bolted it in and welded the bumper on
I liked both the ElCamino, and the Ranchero.
I love the El Camino as well, not the last model (80s) but the previous generations are awesome.
How about the AMC Rambler?
😀Right on, great purchase! Love seeing you all pumped up about the caminos.
My first car was a '71 elko. I currently have an LS swapped '81. I wish I had never put the '71 around a tree. They are getting harder and harder to find in decent shape. Love 'em!
Oh my gosh I ABSOLUTELY LOVE that EL CAMINO SS!!! I'm a muscle car fanatic!
From at least one perspective, your grandson made a reasonable choice for a first car. He is sure to learn how to work on cars and there will be no problem finding parts for that. The straight pipes and horn are really dumb, but that can be fixed. Probably should put AC on it.
I use to own a '85. I purchased some wheels that came off a 2001 Chevy s10 extreme. Those wheels really brought it back to life. I ended up selling it to some big el camino collector. 😢
I had a friend who had an El Camino. It was a desirable car back in the early 90's
It's based on a Malibu but your station wagon photo shows a full-sized Chevy.
Hollander Interchange manual will show what parts on suspension, diff, brakes etc. Are interchangeable.
I do know that a 69 Chevy wagons front clip and windshield won't fit on a 68 Chevelle SS. They look close but no.
Some settling may occur during shipping😳😳😳
Beautiful Car Sir. I miss my 78 and My Father still misses His 71.
I have an 83 from Arizona 78k on the clock even the power antennae works owned it for 23 years
We don't call them pickup trucks here in New Zealand and Australia just like the 40 ford pickup. we'll call that a truck , Because the cab is separated from the bed . Just the Holden and the Falcon with a bed is attached to the cap. We call them Utes [ Utility ]
I'm still Loving my 1988 Chevy Camaro. 60,000 original miles. Everyday driver.
Scotty does have a point. Code P0420 for example, is a common generic code for poor catalyst performance. 9 times out of 10, it's usually a intake leak or an exhaust leak. But very commonly misdiagnosed as a bad 02 sensor. Bank 1 sensor 1 to be specific.
Don't forget, that El Camino SS, will get a lot of attention!
Your skills are getting better and better. Good job
I LOVED mine. Body died of cancer but man, road smooth, fill the bed up with groceries or golf clubs. But I needed mileage and something that would do 120 mpd commute plus whatever service calls I had.
Very nice El Camino and it sounds great 😃👍
Ford Australia was the first company to produce an Australian Coupe ute (Short for "Utilility" vehicle) which was released in 1934. This was the result of a 1932 letter from the unnamed wife of a farmer in Australia asking for "a vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays".
Yes, the older cars can go so long, specially with manual transmission.
What a time to be alive it must of been in the el camino’s heyday. Has always been my favorite vehicle of all time.
My dad had two, and I bought one brand new in 1970. Red with a 350. I loved that car.
My day isn’t complete without watching Scotty.
Same here.
...and it seems your birth certificate wasn't complete either.
We used to call them an El Camino, had to throw a section of railroad track in the back, to have enough weight to drive in the snow.
Actually the station wagon has a 2inch shorter wheelbase the frames are not interchangeable .The variable weight rear springs are exclusive to the El Camino as well as the factory air shocks. Most of them have the air shocks removed.
The bed on that El Camino is Bigger than most half ton trucks of today !
Im mad that i sold my first car 30 years ago. Yes , a 1964 El Camino , 283 4 speed that I rebuilt. Not a powerhose , but was fun and reliable easy to maintain.
By the way you reviewed this El Camino, you doesn´t sound mad at all... It is a vehicle that looks sound. I'd try to get a proper fan shroud instead of these auxiliary electric fans.
I have a 2023 El Camino. It's a Honda Ridgeline.
Damn I couldn’t imagine going to a car dealership and seeing this brand new. The feeling must of been awesome.
I give you the alternative lyrics for the Hispanic song writer Carlos Santana's song "Black magic woman" ..."Got a black El Camino...got a black El Camino..."
LOL 😂 . Really loved my used rusty Chevy El Camino I bought for a winter car in the early 80's 😊 in Rochester, NY area. Wonderful for snow driving 🚘. 😅.
I had one back in high school back in the early 2000's. 84' el camino and was mint. Original 305 dog w/ac. Bought it for only 5k. Would be worth alot more now
This was mainly a 1980-1989 car. My moms friend used to have one of these in Puerto Rico it was a SS same color fast as hell. I must if been 9 years old. They quickly faded after 1990.
Love the horn, power to Lucie. (new handle)
Sounds gak. Flow master 40 dual in dual out needed badly with larger diameter pipes. The setup now has too much backpressure.
Awesome showcasing your grandson's Hotrod!👍
Super reliable and looks good
Brings back memories, when I worked on cars. Nice El Camin!
The El Camino is technically a Malibu/Monte with a bed. It's part of the G-Body family, some of them were also wagons, so I guess you can make that comparison.
OH MY GOODNESS! Love love LOVE it! Everything about it!
The only thing I’m mad about it those taillights. I love my El Camino
Check behind front seats there is shelf and rear window tends to leak.Mine pretty much rusted out. But I ran it many years.
Body on frame is always the way to go!
Basic hand tools and a basic knowledge of repairs is all that's needed for this car. I'd take it.
Awesome👍👍.
El Caminos have been one of my favorite cars since before I can remember, A real piece of American history back when our cars were actually quality products.
Scotty is in love!❤😍
In Australia it's called an Ute. Short for utility vehicle.
3:20 min sounds beautiful music to my 👂🏼
I love checking out maple motors inventory listings...... hope he didn't pay too much for it.....
Good stuff Scotty!
LS swap it and throw Choo Choo Customs decal kit and front nose swap to the Monte Carlo SS nose and it will look beyond great. My pops worked at Choo Choo Customs from day it first opened and he was the last employee there when it locked it doors
Cars with truck beds need to come back!
@4:42 Scotty overlooks and doesnt mention the broken bondo on the drivers side rear lower quarter panel
The last year of the El Camino, I was looking to buy a SS model.
It was gorgeous but the dealership had an additional $15K markup.
The salesman told me that it would be a collector vehicle the very next year. I listened to him Lie to me for awhile and he was telling me that this time the following year it would be worth double their asking price, blah, blah, blah. He guaranteed it.
When he said that, I told him to put it in writing and if it decreased any amount of their asking price, then he would have to pay me the difference.
Suddenly he realized that I knew that he was blowing smoke. He then back pedaled and said it would be worth double in 5 years. Again I told him to put it in writing.
Then he told me that he had an appointment that he had forgotten about and left. I saw him about a week later after I had bought a Datsun 280Z.
Love the dixie horn have them on my 2013 spark and 2003 avalanche!!!!!!
It has a different engine than stock. In those days it would have been either a 267 or 305 V8. It probably has a 350 in it now.
265
Scotty,
I really enjoy all your episodes...
As far as your grandson's 1981 El Camino, just where did it acquire those horrid taillights? As the previous owner of a used 1981 El Camino (medium jade green) and a then new 1987 (last year of production - "Hecho en Mexico"), neither one had such taillights. Both sported their taillights mounted in their rear bumpers, just like the station wagons that they evolved from.
Wish that I still had my '87 "El Conquisto" dark blue/medium blue version.