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* PRICE DROP. NOW £13500*
1965 Chevrolet El Camino.
Engine- supercharged 383, Brodix heads, Weiand 177 supercharger Eagle crank and rods, Mahle forged pistons, AED 1000cfm boost referenced carb with a spun aluminium velocity stack. Engine was built in 2016
Gearbox- Race prepped TH350, 2600 stall converter with ani-balloon plates, forward manual valve body, separate trans cooler.
Rear Axle- Quick Performance bolt in 9" rated at 1500hp
Ignition- MSD 6BTM with timing retard control
Cooling- Be Cool Retro Fit aluminium radiator, custom shroud with 16" electric fan.
Body- Minor accident damage to the drivers front fender, minor rust in lower rear quarters, some cracking on rear quarters. paint has faded in some areas. Door glass has been converted to 1 piece glass
Interior- bare except for the essentials. Original bench seat, B&M Magnum pistol grip shifter, original 1960's red metal-flake steering wheel, speedo is new but not currently working, fuel gauge works, supplementary gauges for coolant temp, oil pressure, air/ fuel ratio and boost. Superior No carpet, headliner or door panels although I will throw in some hand bead rolled aluminium door panels with the sale.
Wheels/ tyres- wheels are basically new 15x8. 5 and 15x5 ARE VN309 TTO with 295 65 15 Mickey Thompson drag radials on the rear and 165 80 15 generic tyres in front.
Brakes- Discs front and rear with 7" booster/ servo.
Fuel tank was replaced 5yrs ago. I appreciate that my car isn't to everyone's taste, but it's a solid car and I concentrated on everything underneath before thinking about everything on top. The car was originally brought over to the UK in 1969 buy a serviceman who was stationed in Uxbridge, Middx and I'm the latest custodian of the car. The car was regularly driven until the insurance ran out 3 months ago but I start it regularly to keep the fluids moving. The car isn't perfect but it is solid and runs extremely well. If it was I'd be asking a whole lot more for the car I've owned the car since 2006 doing bits as and when I had time and could afford it. The car was once owned by Jeff Beck, the late rock guitarist. I don't know whether this matters to anyone, but it's a neat part of the cars history. There is some literature and some parts that will also go with the car. There is some movement on the price, but not much as you really couldn't build it for what I'm asking. I have more pics on my phone which I can share with interested parties.
Thanks for looking.