Lot #

5787

Location

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Seller

Dealer

54310

402 V8

3-Speed Automatic

Fathom Blue

Blue

136800B124588

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1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS396 — Numbers-Matching 396/402 V8, TH400 Automatic, Rare Fathom Blue with Functional Cowl Induction

Here is one of the most clever and endearing machines Detroit ever built, presented exactly the way discerning collectors dream of finding one — a genuinely gorgeous 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS396 wearing rare Fathom Blue over correct blue buckets. The coupe-utility concept traces back to 1934, when Ford of Australia answered a farmer’s wife who asked for “a vehicle to go to church in on Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Monday.” Chevrolet introduced the El Camino in 1959 to challenge Ford’s Ranchero, and together the two proved there was a genuine American appetite for a sedan-based hauler that could do a light truck’s work in style. With a far longer options list at its disposal, a lucky buyer could equip an El Camino exactly like this SS396 — and this is the first Fathom Blue Chevelle or El Camino I’ve encountered, which makes it all the more special. Settle into the blue buckets, fire that big-block, and imagine adding this beloved, do-it-all icon to your own collection.

Highlights

Rare, numbers-matching 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS396 — a beautifully equipped example of the beloved coupe-utility
Numbers-matching 396/402 big-block V8 (casting EC T1110CTW, VD 10B124588) — a stout version of Chevy’s legendary big-block
Functional cowl induction hood feeding that authentic SS big-block character
Exquisite Fathom Blue (Code 28) paint — the first Fathom Blue Chevelle or El Camino I’ve had the pleasure of seeing
Correct blue bucket seats (Code 765) with console and full instrumentation for a genuine, well-appointed SS cabin
Factory 4-link rear suspension with 12-bolt carrier and American Racing alloys resembling the original Magnum 500s

Engine & Performance

Numbers-matching 396/402 cubic-inch big-block V8 (casting EC T1110CTW, VD 10B124588) — the muscular heart of this SS
Functional cowl induction hood drawing cool, dense air for stronger, more spirited big-block performance
TH400 automatic transmission delivering smooth, confident, effortless shifts around town and on the open road
Factory 4-link rear suspension with 12-bolt carrier putting the power down cleanly for balanced, sure-footed acceleration
Power front disc brakes offering confident, sure-footed stopping power to match the big-block muscle
Power steering delivering easy, refined control whether cruising or hauling
A properly sorted SS drivetrain that rewards every mile behind the wheel

Exterior

Exquisite Fathom Blue (Code 28) finish flowing across the timeless, unmistakable 1970 El Camino bodywork — a genuinely rare and eye-catching color
Functional cowl induction hood announcing the big-block muscle beneath
American Racing alloy wheels that faithfully echo the original Magnum 500 look for an authentic, purposeful stance
Generous rubber front and rear — 215/65R15 up front and 245/60R15 out back — filling the wheel wells beautifully
Clean, sculpted lines that command attention at every concours lawn, cruise night, and collector gathering
A genuine head-turner that blends muscle car presence with honest, do-anything utility

Interior

Correct blue bucket seats (Code 765) delivering a driver-focused, sporting SS cockpit
Center console adding an authentic, well-appointed finish to the cabin
Full instrumentation keeping clear tabs on the big-block’s vital signs
Newer AM/FM/iPod audio system blending modern convenience with the cabin’s classic character
Handsome, color-coordinated presentation that captures the spirited essence of the SS era
A comfortable, purposeful environment built for weekend shows and open-road cruising alike

Additional Info

1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS396
Numbers-matching 396/402 big-block V8
Engine casting EC T1110CTW
VD 10B124588
Functional cowl induction hood
TH400 automatic transmission
Fathom Blue exterior (Code 28)
Correct blue bucket seats (Code 765)
Center console
Full instrumentation
Power steering
Power front disc brakes
Factory 4-link rear suspension
12-bolt carrier
American Racing alloy wheels resembling original Magnum 500s
215/65R15 front tires
245/60R15 rear tires
Newer AM/FM/iPod audio system
Additional photos and video available upon request

Ready to add a rare, numbers-matching Fathom Blue El Camino SS396 — one of the most charismatic and versatile machines of its era — to your collection? Beautifully equipped examples with this kind of color, correct SS appointments, and genuine big-block heritage seldom come to market. This beauty is a fine example of these beloved machines and it’s ready to work — haul ass or hay, it’s up to you!