Chevrolet introduced a longer El Camino in 1968, based on the Chevy wagon wheelbase (116 in (2,946 mm), overall length: 208 in (5,283 mm)); it also shared Chevelle Malibu exterior and interior trims. The interior was revamped including cloth and vinyl or all-vinyl bench seats and deep twist carpeting. All-vinyl Strato bucket seats and center console, power front disc brakes and Posi. A new, high-performance Super Sport SS396 version was launched. The Turbo-Jet 396 was offered in 325 bhp version with a four-speed or automatic. In 1968 the SS was a separate model (the "SS-396")………THIS IS STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A NUMBERS MATCHING SS 396 EL CAMINO, 138 code, long time collector owned with only 66,800 original miles. It is equipped with power steering, power disc brakes, turbo 400 automatic, Vintage heat and air conditioning, 12 bolt posi, front and rear stabilizers and more. This is a rust free example. It rides on almost new tires and period correct polished American mags. It has had only one repaint to its original color Rally Red with Black strato buckets, console, horseshoe shifter, extra performance gauges, custom car cover, spare rear window and much more. This little sleeper runs and drives great, fast, dependable, easy to work on (if needed) and a safe and sound investment. Now on display at the home of “over the top cars” CHECKERED FLAG CLASSICS 7743 MONTEREY ST GILROY, 408-847-8788 or 888-625-2774, sold as-is, California buyers are responsible for sales tax and license fees. On the web: checkeredflagclassics.com Buy with confidence I am a licensed bonded California dealer.
