1978 Chevrolet El Camino Additional Info:
We are proud to offer this amazing low mile 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Truck. This El Camino looks great with the two-tone paint and custom exterior. a super clean 305 engine. Automatic drive train shifts smoothly. Car starts, idles, runs, and drives perfectly. There are no clunks, slips, drips, or skips. This never has seen any winter outside weather and was the previous owners pride and joy as he took it to many local car shows for many years and won many trophy's with her. It was only because old old age and health reasons that it this beautiful car is on the market."
"Additional options available on this 1978 Chevrolet El Camino include: Air Conditioning, Sunroof, after market AM/FM/Cassette Radio (sound emits from original in dash speaker only), Power Brakes, Power Steering, Custom Wheels, Hood, Skirts, car covers shown in pics come with the car, and Topper with Rhino Lined Bed! All custom gauges and original dash items work."
"The underneath is clean and has a good solid frame, we have not detectedany body work on the car and all indications are it that the body is original though we are not experts."
We did magnet test all aroundthe vehicle and it was all metal ."
Disclosures: "Air Conditioning blows cool only, not cold, may need a charge but not sure. Cruise control does not work. Clock works for awhile but stops occasionally until it is adjusted then it starts running again.Drivers seat is stuck way back and is presently more suited for a taller person the way it is. I am 5'8" and it is a bit of a stretch for me, but not too bad. We are going to look into that and possibly have it resolved soon. Drivers seat has the small hole shown in pic. The drivers and passengers side seatbelts work as theyshould. The42 year old Original Clock still works but sticks occasionally until you touch the handle then it starts running again.The topper shocks are weak and will not hold it up by themselves, but the lid has a custom bar to hold it open, see pics."
"Additionally, this is a 42 year old vehicle and though we try to accurately describe everything, there may be small details that we missed in our description. So if there is something specific you want to know, ask questions before purchasing.""Vehicle is sold in "as is, as shown"conditionwith no warranteesimplied whatsoever."
Note: "We currently have $40000. in classic car insurance on the car and will daily drive it on some nice days until sold so the miles may go up a little. It is also available locally and auction could end at any time should it sell here locally during the auction.""Successful buyer needs a $300 immediate down-payment via PayPal and balance must be paid in full within 1 week of purchase."
"We accept cash, bank wire, and or Major Credit Cards as partial or full payment.Note: (There is a 3% fee that is added to CreditCard Purchases that we personally process, this is the actual fee that we are charged.)"
"You may leave the vehicle in our care up to 3 weeks free of charge so you can arrange shipment or pickup, but the vehicle still must be paid in full within 1 week of purchase, no exceptions please. We can help you with shipping arrangements if needed."
"This vehicle is being offered worldwide."
History of the Fifth Generation El Camino (1978)
The 1978 El Camino was produced in four trim levels: Classic, Black Knight (1978)/Royal Knight The optional 305 cubic-inch small block V8 was rated at 150 or 165hp (112 or 123kW),
A new,trimmerEl Camino was unveiled in 1978, adopting the new, more sharp-edged Malibu styling, and a one-inch longer wheelbase of 117in (2,972mm). The front end sheet metal and doors were shared with the Malibu, and the rear tailgate and bumper was shared with the Malibu station wagon. For the first time, though, the El Camino had a unique chassis – it was shared with no other Chevrolet. The front end featured a new single rectangular headlight design. The base engine was a 200-cubic-inch (3.3-liter) V6 that developed 95hp (71kW), except in California where, to meet emissions standards, the 231-cubic-inch Buick engine was the base engine. Two upgrades could be ordered: a 305-cubic-inch V8 with 145hp (108kW), or a 350-cubic-inch V8 with 170hp (127kW) that was only available in El Caminos and Malibu station wagons. It was not available on Malibu passenger cars (with exception to coupe and sedan Malibu 9C1 police vehicles). Among GM makes, at least, the era of bigness was fading into history, overtaken by a new age of efficiency and economy.