

The interior is far more handsome than I would have ever thought an El Camino could look. Of course, it helps that this one is in outstanding condition. Not since Gene Hackman brutalized one in Enemy of the State has an El Camino been so cool. Of course, the fact that it’s not really a truck in the truest sense of the word works to its advantage because it transforms into an epic street cruiser.
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It becomes more compelling as a purchase with three pedals, if only because the combination of a pickup bed, V8, and manual transmission is one of the most classically American combos ever offered.

While we all know the El Camino and can appreciate its quirkiness as a package, there’s something about finding one in pristine condition with a manual gearbox. That’s why this rare 4-speed manual-equipped 1979 Chevrolet El Camino is so appealing, listed here on craigslist for $18,500 near Phoenix. That’s why vehicles from the so-called malaise era may begin to see some renewed appreciation as representing a better value than what passes for a collector vehicle. There’s only so much comfort one can take from knowing you could potentially make money on a vehicle when it comes time to sell in the meantime, you’re possibly feeling like you overspent. For the past few months, I’ve begun to wonder if enthusiasts are tiring of the insane prices some vintage cars and trucks have been going for.
