![]() The headliner shows a slight sagging but is otherwise unremarkable.Ī circa 1975 454ci V8 replaces the original power plant, carries an Edelbrock performance intake manifold, and is topped by a Holley 4-barrel carburetor. Other than an aftermarket radio, and some hanging extra gauges, the padded dash is all Chevy…think S-10. Tuck and roll stitched black vinyl mixed with smooth black vinyl and framed by lines of polished aluminum make up the door panels that flank the buckets. Black carpeting covers the floors, and the very clean and correct dash fronts the buckets. The tailgate functions fine, and sporty color matching side mirrors are on either side attached to the doors.Ĭloth velour in dark Gun Metal Gray covers the buckets in this two-seater, and the drivers bucket shows slight wear and some “pilling”. The metal bed shows a few bumps from obvious use, but paint is good all over this area. Bumpers, front and rear, are looking good and all badging is present and accounted for. As noted, painted on striping in contrasting black run the length of the “Cowl Induction” hood and meet up with clean windshield glass that is surrounded by fine looking polished stainless trim. Slight bubbling can be seen on the driver's lower door, but otherwise it's clean. Gaps are a bit inconsistent, but all steel will tend to do this over time. Lezzene Blue Metallic in very good visual form covers this car/truck combo's steel panels. Dig further my friend and stay thirsty for more info. ![]() A few dents and dings, scratches, and a slight bubbling paint area, all in all a very nice paint job, and indeed painted on stripes. A definite power upgrade, this farm to church hauler presents in nice condition. And the rest as they say is history.įor consignment, a pre gas crisis, pre emissions, pre muscle car killing legislation car that has had a restoration. In fact, Elliot was so impressed by Bradley's custom El Camino, he insisted that Mattel use it as a model for the first line of Hot Wheels toy cars. Rumor has it that Mattel's Elliot Handler (the 'el' in Mattel), spotted designer Harry Bradley's El Camino in the Mattel HQ parking lot and commented, “Those are some hot wheels,” coining the new name for Mattel's line of toy cars, Hot Wheels.
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