Rare 1969 El Camino 396/375hp L78 For Sale~1 of 165~TH400~It's a Blast to Drive

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Of the 1000 El Camino SS L78 375hp cars produced in 1969, only 165 were equipped with the TH400 heavy duty transmission. The 396/L78 option included solid lifter 4-bolt main engine with all forged rotating assembly, high flow large valves, square port heads, high compression pistons and high lift cam. This #’s matching El Camino SS has the factory correct Winters (Snowflake) high-rise aluminum intake manifold, with Holley Dual Feed 780 CFM carb. Previous owner removed the engine & transmission, then rebuilt both as follows:
Torque Plate Cylinder Honing, New Forged Pistons, New Solid Lifters, New Stainless Valves & HP Springs, New Cam & Competition Valve Job on Sunnen head machine. New timing set, and crankshaft was rebalanced down to less than 1 gram on a digital balancer. The car’s VIN is present on both the engine & transmission. Rear end is KK date coded correct casting number as a 12 bolt - Posi. This info decodes to (4:10:1) 12- bolt Posi-traction L78/396. The El Camino currently rides on a set of period correct 14 in. Cragar S/S wheels & radial tires with about 75% tread life remaining. Original set of bias-ply tires & YA code GM wheels come with the car. This unique El Camino SS comes with other desirable options including tinted window glass, tilt-wheel, F41 special heavy duty suspension with boxed control arms, PS/PB and more! Paint is rated 7.5 out of 10, & was repainted within the last 10 years. There are a few blemishes, but no rust spots due to being in Arizona for many years. Chrome & stainless steel trim appear to be original. All glass & window moldings are factory original & in good condition. Door gaps are perfect and open/close as they should. The El Camino SS appears to have all the original body panels, floors, & bed. This car was built/assembled at the GM Kansas City plant in the 3rd week of July 1969 and delivered to a small town Chevrolet dealer in Illinois - (see dealer invoice). It was then sold to the next owner where It spent much of its life in Arizona.
It's a blast to drive. Pump the gas twice & she fires right up. There are no leaks, smoke, or strange noises when the car is idling or driving. Steering is tight and straight, & the factory front disc brakes stop the car with minimal pedal. Doug Thorley headers & turbo mufflers give the El Camino an awesome sound & great performance.
She’s not a highway cruiser with the 4:10 rear, but plenty of torque that will push you back into the seat when you step on it. This is the ultimate sleeper car for cruise nights, car shows, or just plain driving fun! The El Camino has NCRS documentation & clean NYS title. Own the Best of both Classic Muscle Car worlds - the ‘69 Chevelle & the El Camino SS/396 L78-375HP!

[@johnnyace1954]

Beautiful 69 ElCamino

[@johncornell3665]

Sweet Camino

[@brianhardy6234]

A absolutely awesome,dream ride. I absolutely love it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🇬🇧 👍

[@mzaccagnini7179]

That's a beautiful car. I have a76 Monte carlo. With the same color.

[@jimmyb4728]

If that was a factory L78 wouldn't have the wider pullies on the alternator and PS pump for the wider belts.

[@richardgreen4567]

Cool 😎 to bad it's not a 4-speed

[@WeBeAutosLtd]

Yeah, that would be a deal closer for me too!

[@petercarey6883]

I'm with you guys. That make three on the tree for a 4-speed Michael. 😉 Then again, one can't rule out putting in a 4-speed, or Tremec 5-speed. 😁 Save the Wave 🙋‍♂

[@og-greenmachine8623]

@@petercarey6883 Been debating that. Cutout for a manual was a GO 10 years ago. Now as values of the things go up. I wonder if I should...

[@carsonkelly2123]

I know it sold but for how much?

[@petercarey6883]

Michael, I love the OEM wheels, but were there options, l ike have just hubcaps or trim rings and caps like the Vettes? Is the paint maybe a Marlboro Maroon or Milano Maroon or? Nice tasteful mods on this one!👍👍 One last question, Ford had the Ranchero, what was GMC's equivalent? Save the Wave 🙋‍♂

[@WeBeAutosLtd]

The El Camino was born 65 ~ Olympic Gold, there was a 67 ~ Burgandy but there's way to much Pearl & Metallic, I think this is a Modern Color.. Also, it came with Rallys with the L78.. Yes, the Rancharo GT was the Ford Equivalent, but can't think of any other Pickup/Cars in the 60s, Hummm?

[@petercarey6883]

GMC did have their version. It took a little while but now I remember. It was the Caballero.

[@WeBeAutosLtd]

@@petercarey6883 Yes, Yes the Caballero!

[@petercarey6883]

You know Michael, between the two of we'd be a dangerous team together. 😉

[@mzaccagnini7179]

The Chevy was the EL CAMINO

[@wilyumfalcon4802]

WHATS THE PRICE. TY

[@WeBeAutosLtd]

Sold, but we have several others on our main website www.WeBeAutos.com