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1968 EL CAMINO SS 396 VALUE DRIVER
I will take cash, direct bank transfer.ġ968 Chevrolet El Camino SS396 Recent Total Cosmetic Restoration 1968 Only Year for SS396 on El Camino SHOW DRIVER Restored #2+ Condition Mileage: 114227 VIN: CA947314 Orig Vin: 13880K139927 (see explanation in detailed write-up below) Matching Number Original 元5 396 / 325 HP (Broach-Marks Clearly Seen) Original Turbo 400 Trans $12000 Paint & Body (Brand New) PPG Jet Black Paint Flat & Shiny Rechromed Front & Rear Bumpers ($770) New Front Grille Original Badges in Good Condition Power Steering Power Brakes Brand New Interior Including Seat Upholstery Correct Carpet Dash Pad Door Panels Headliner Sun Visors Door Handles Window Handles Door Sills New Rubber & Window Felt El Camino Mats Original Steering Wheel Newly Replaced Windshield & Rear Window & 1/4 Windows Gas Tank Voltage Regulator Mastercraft Avenger GT Raised Letter Tires (P235/60R15) A-Arm Bushings R&R Sandblast Front-End Components / Powder Coat Over $30K Invested VIN DECODE: 138808K139927 13880 - SS 396 1- Chevrolet 38 - SS396 80 - Two-Door Sedan Pickup 8 - 1968 K - Kansas City, Missouri 139927 - Sequential Production Number (matches number on Engine Pad - see pics) ENGINE DECODE: T1120ET 18K139927 T - Tonawanda Engine Plant 1120 - November 20 ET - 元5/M40 396/325 TH-400 139927 - Sequential Production Number (matches number on Original VIN from factory) TRIM TAG DECODE: 12A - December - First Week ST 68 (Year) 13880 (SS396 EL Camino) KAN (Kansas City) 338 (Fisher Body Unit #) TR 782-A (Antique Med Saddle) C - C (Irmine White) PAINT NOTE: There are 70 pictures that load below the text of this ad. The El Camino is a pleasure to drive, reliable, and has plenty of torque and power when you need it. The original color was Capri Cream with a gold interior. Very fragile, it scratches easily and comes off. The paint is a Hot Rod Black without clear coat. Rust free, except for some muffler clamps and trailer electrical cover door from 1967. Most parts that I replaced - I kept the originals - and will go with the car. I have the repair and maintenance records from the beginning to now. I have the original Protecto Plate and Owners Manual. Sold and stayed with the 1st Owner in San Jose CA. Rear Axle - 10 Bolt 3.08 (not positraction). Transmission - Turbo Hydra-Matic / 3 speed automatic. The torquey big-block makes great power and is shifted through a smooth 4-speed with nicely weighted clutch.Engine - 396ci / 325HP / 元5 / Factory Installed. Completely stock in tune apart from headers, the seller says the car is a blast to drive. The seller says it is pristine and more impressive in person than the photos show.Ĭompletely rebuilt during restoration, the car runs a non-original but era-correct 396 sourced from another ‘68 SS 396 El Camino. Several additional lift shots are provided in the gallery and show a very clean underbody. A few period-style aftermarket gauges have been added below the standard AM radio, and both the interesting clock and oil pressure/coolant temp/fuel level/charge monitor are fully functional, as is cold blowing A/C. The interior matches the rest of the car for attention to detail and overall cleanliness. Factory correct wheels and ride height give this one a great stance. The fresh looking bed and chrome surround look great, and the seller says that both side windows and quarter vents open and close smoothly with a tight seal. The “38” sequence of the VIN tells us this is a factory SS396, and the “K” indicates it was built at the Kansas City, MO assembly plant.
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The seller likes the ‘69 OEM grille currently installed, and a ’68 grill is also included. Rather than the factory setup where exhaust pipes terminate at the rear quarters, the builder elected to run them out towards the rear of the car instead. It presents extremely well with excellent paint, chrome, trim and sheet metal. The car was restored in 1999-2000 and subsequently went in a private collection in Illinois. Everything works and it’s ready to drive anywhere.”
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Described as being in 9 to 10 out of 10 condition throughout, the seller adds that “it turns heads, elicits photos, rings ears and spins tires at will. According to the previous owner, the engine block is not original but sourced from another 1968 SS 396.
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Around 2,000 miles have been added since the restoration was completed in the year 2000, and the car had a comprehensive servicing by a Chevy specialist earlier this year. The restoration is photo-documented and included fully rebuilt mechanicals and the installation of A/C using period-correct GM parts. This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino is a factory SS 396 with 4-speed Muncie M22 that has been fully restored by the previous owner.