Someone Locked This 1979 El Camino Away For Decades With Under 1,300 Miles

It’s hard not to love the Chevrolet El Camino. A curious hybrid of car and truck, it offered the comfort and road manners of a coupe paired with a pickup’s practicality. In spirit, it was closer to the car-based utes that Ford and Holden made famous in Australia than to any traditional American workhorse.

Chevy built the El Camino for almost 30 years and across five generations, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find one that’s as pristine as this one you see here listed for sale.

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Though it dates from 1979, this Chevy El Camino looks like it could have just rolled off the line. The odometer shows a mere 1,300 miles (2,092 km), and it’s now up for auction with no reserve, which is bound to get some enthusiasts very excited.

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According to the Bring a Trailer listing, the car was originally delivered by Frazier-Williams Chevrolet in Milford, Ohio, before spending time in Canada and later returning to the United States.

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The seller doesn’t mention much about its history or why it’s been driven so sparingly. Judging by the spotless underside and lack of corrosion, it’s safe to assume it has spent most of its life indoors, shielded from the elements.

The exterior is finished in a glistening shade of black, and the truck was optioned with the available black vinyl roof. It also has chrome front and rear bumpers, chrome fender flares, and retains the original 14-inch wheels.

Classic Cabin and Power

Inside, the cabin stays true to late-1970s Chevrolet design, with optional AM/FM radio, air conditioning, and manual-crank windows. The upholstery and trim appear untouched, giving the impression of a car frozen in time rather than restored. Even the lighter is unused.

Under the hood sits a 305 cubic-inch V8, sending power to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.

Considering how little the Chevy has been driven in the past 46 years, it seems unlikely the next owner will drive it frequently, and instead, it’ll likely remain a low-mileage collectible that’s locked away in a garage.

Anyone tempted to add this time capsule to their garage can find it on Bring a Trailer over here before the auction clock runs out. At the time of writing, the highest bid stood at $8,500, though that figure will almost certainly climb as the countdown winds down and the bidding heats up.

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