The Ford Ranchero was the first combination sedan-pickup truck sold in the United States but by 1964, Chevrolet stole the show. The El Camino wasn’t a hit from the beginning but after some modifications buyers warmed-up. The “car-truck” was so closely related to the Chevelle that most features were shared – including the engine. In 1968, buyers had the option of the Standard El Camino with 230 and 250cid straight-six and three-speed manual transmission. Another option was the $2,694 Custom with a 327 V-8 engine and lower chrome body molding. By 1972, the El Camino was outselling the Ranchero by 20,000 units.
On this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, our host features a 2002 Pontiac Firebird WS6 from his collection. Leno accepted this car this car as payment, and later discovered that the high-performance ride was one of the best firebirds ever made. Check out the episode below to hear the story straight from the source. Enjoy.
Dave Pericak joins our host in the garage today. In this episode, we take a look under the hood of this F100 restomod. The kicker? It features Ford’s new Eluminator Mach E electric motor. Check it out, right here.
Calling all gearheads and muscle car lovers… MotorTrend is back with another episode of Chief Donut Maker and there can only be one winner. Check out the ep below to see who comes out on top. Enjoy.
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