1968-72 Chevrolet El Camino: More Beauty, More Brawn

摘要

The 1968 El Camino began the third generation of Chevrolet's popular sedan pickup that continued through 1972. It was the first El Camino that wasn't required to share B-pillar elements and quarter panels with a passenger car, which allowed General Motors truck stylists to create a unique roofline. The sleek appearance, plus a cornucopia of luxury and high-performance equipment shared with related Chevelles, made the 1968-72 models owner favorites then and now.Chevrolet had introduced the El Camino for 1959 as a belated response to Ford's Ranchero that had bowed two years earlier. Both were based on "standard" two-door wagons, but replaced the covered rear seat/load area with an open cargo box. Each offered seating for three.