This book tells the El Camino story through contemporary road and comparison tests plus model introductions and includes full technical and specification data. The El Camino made its debut in 1959 but was dropped between 1961 and 1963. The 1968 range was the first to carry a Super Sport option and the seventies also saw an estate derivative. Both disappeared after 1977 with the arrival of emissions regulations. Later models did not disappoint however, and the variants of the early eighties were to the forefront of the latest developments. Models covered: the 283, 327, 348, 305, 350, 396, SS 396, Trimatic, 454, 4100 auto, Turbo diesel and Super Sport.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
O.K. but not stellar,
This review is from: Chevy El Camino and SS, 1959-1987 (Paperback)
This is an OK book of stories about El Caminos. The only color pages are on the front and back covers. The stories on El Caminos are from various car magazines and GM puff pieces. There is no nitty gritty discussion on what makes one El Camino better than any other. This is a good addition to your library but if you're shopping for an El Camino buy it with the thought you are only beginning your journey.
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Very Interesting!,
This review is from: Chevy El Camino and SS, 1959-1987 (Paperback)
I enjoyed all the old magazine articles! I have never seen a book put together like this one. It reminds me of looking at old magazine car ads and I like reading those. I ran across several neat facts and little things I didn't know about El Caminos. I think this is a must buy for your El Camino book collection & I'm glad I bought it!
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Very nice book on the El Camino!,
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This review is from: Chevy El Camino and SS, 1959-1987 (Paperback)
This is a great book if your an El Camino fan or owner and have an interest in the history and progression of the El Camino thru the years. Just being able to read about the different models, comparisons, road tests and specifications from different sources over the years is fascinating and fun to read, especially when you find one based on your exact model. Nowhere else could you find all these old magazine articles unless of course you have a giant collection of old magazines and the time to dig thru them.
I noticed some not so good reviews that mentioned a "Chevrolet bias" and nothing more than a compilation of "magazine articles", but then I'm not sure what else you would be looking for if you know the definition of "portfolio", which is exactly what this book is and what the books title says it is. I would guess the Chevrolet bias would be due to the fact it's an El Camino and SS book.....surprise. Magazine articles just happen to be where new products thru the years are introduced to the world, so I find it fun reading how the El Camino was written about in it's day and how it progressed. Granted the pictures are black and white and color would be very nice but that aside there are a ton of very good pictures and information. No complaints from me, I love this book and enjoy reading it, and looking at the black and white pictures.
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IT WAS during the fifties that the high-styled glamour pickup came of age. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
axle capacity, optional bucket seats, tilt steering wheel, suspension options, steering ratio, tube shocks, axle type, air shocks, curb weight, rat motor, cargo bed, pedal pressure, tonneau cover, live axle, axle ratio, deceleration rate, cargo box, rear track, load space Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Super Sport, Chevrolet El Camino, Turbo Hydra-Matic, Ford Ranchero, Performance Acceleration, Tony Nancy, West Coast, Cameo Carrier, Eric Rickman, Van Nuys, Chevrolet's El Camino, Custom El Camino, Cargo Area Length, Ford's Ranchero, Standard El Camino, Bill Stevens, Chevy's El Camino, Dave Higby, Los Angeles, Monte Carlo, North Hollywood New!
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IT WAS during the fifties that the high-styled glamour pickup came of age. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
axle capacity, optional bucket seats, tilt steering wheel, suspension options, steering ratio, tube shocks, axle type, air shocks, curb weight, rat motor, cargo bed, pedal pressure, tonneau cover, live axle, axle ratio, deceleration rate, cargo box, rear track, load space Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Super Sport, Chevrolet El Camino, Turbo Hydra-Matic, Ford Ranchero, Performance Acceleration, Tony Nancy, West Coast, Cameo Carrier, Eric Rickman, Van Nuys, Chevrolet's El Camino, Custom El Camino, Cargo Area Length, Ford's Ranchero, Standard El Camino, Bill Stevens, Chevy's El Camino, Dave Higby, Los Angeles, Monte Carlo, North Hollywood New!
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- Chevrolet El Camino, 1959-82 (Classic Motorbooks Photofacts) by Donald F. Wood on page 10
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