GM Kills Off Reinvention Of El Camino Jan 7, 2009
The decision to scrap the two-door with a six-foot bed that's reminiscent of the Chevrolet El Camino was reported Tuesday by trade publication Automotive News. Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson confirmed the decision Wednesday, saying it's part of GM's "ongoing review" related to its long-term viability plan. (KERO 23, CA)
L.A.-area residents help wildfire victims for holiday Nov 26, 2008
Larry Tiede is still mourning the loss of two of his most prized possessions: a 1984 Chevrolet El Camino, and a 2003 Honda Magna motorcycle. Helen Tiede, 62, says they managed to save only some clothes and a few important papers. (USA Today)
People and Their Wheels: Jim and Donna Grose's 1966 Chevrolet El Camino Nov 15, 2008
Their wheels: A 1966 Chevrolet El Camino they acquired in the late 1980s. They used the vehicle as their shop truck for several years in California. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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People and Their Wheels: Jim and Donna Grose's 1966 Chevrolet El Camino ... Their wheels: A 1966 Chevrolet El Camino they acquired in the late 1980s. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Trailer, El Camino Charred In Elverta Fire Jul 27, 2008
A Chevrolet El Camino was also burned. The fire burned in the. (KCRA 3, CA)
A Vehicle to Success Jul 24, 2008
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cruise Night Trophy Winners Announced Jul 13, 2008
Birdsong Pharmacy, 1965 T5 Mustang Fastback, Jim Griffin, St. Louis; Pacific Chamber of Commerce, 1936 Ford Cabriolet, owner Peter Brown, Washington; Creations Unlimited, 1966 Ford Fairlane XL, owners Gail and Kelly Ahart, St. Clair; Pacific Eagles Aerie 3842, 1931 Nash, owner Dennis McIntyre, Villa Ridge; Huffemeier Trucking, 1941 Willys Coupe, owner Harold Meyer, St. Clair; Industrial Technologies, 1953 yellow Bel Air, owner Russell Moore, Arnold; Knights of Columbus, 1958 Chevy pickup, owner... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
* No matter what, oil is running out Jul 3, 2008
It is a sign of the times that the craziest thing I have seen this week was not Daryl Hannah licking surplus fuel off the petrol cap (or whatever she would call it) of her 1960s-era Chevrolet El Camino. It has a toxicity level somewhere between table salt and maple syrup, declared Madame Splash, as she slurped biodiesel sourced from recycled restaurant cooking oil. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
98 enter ‘Hang Loose Let the Good Times Roll’ car show Jun 18, 2008
Pontiac Daily Leader - News. Wednesday, June 18, 2008. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
ESCONDIDO: Cruisin' Grand revs into 9th season Apr 5, 2008
"The adrenaline is flowing tonight," said Tommy Vargas, who was busy showing off his 1959 Chevy El Camino while hooking up with friends he hasn't seen since Cruisin' Grand ended last September. "We get to see the people and the cars we grew up with.". (North County Times)
New York auto show hits Mar 30, 2008
Watch for a future remade model called the Sport Truck, which is basically this car with a pickup truck bed - a flashback to the classic Chevrolet El Camino. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
US Auto Shows Reflect Industry Doldrums Mar 21, 2008
General Motors Corp. is inventing a whole new segment with its Pontiac G8 sport truck, a two-door with a six-foot bed that's reminiscent of the Chevrolet El Camino. But new models were generally in short supply. (ABC News -- Wire)
The American market for cars is going global Mar 21, 2008
Maybe, but the Pontiac G8 and an as-yet-unnamed car-based sport truck shown at the New York show recall the Chevrolet El Camino and hail from Australia. Australians expressed pride at the opportunity to sell their wares in the worlds largest car market, seeing it as a promotion to the big leagues. (MSNBC -- Business)
Commodore Ute heading to US Mar 17, 2008
To be sold with the choice of V6 and V8 engines, the Commodore Ute-based Pontiac is a spiritual successor to the Chevrolet El Camino, once loved but never replaced as Americans upsized their vehicles. Now that environmental concerns and uncertain fuel prices are at the forefront of buyers' minds Pontiac has moved to offer a smaller, more economical ute that it hopes will reinvigorate a market segment that's booming in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Commentary: Lightening The Load Feb 13, 2008
Those of us with long memories can go back to the pickup boxes tacked onto car bodies, like the old Chevrolet El Camino. Times and markets change and the small pickup market certainly needs some new ideas. (Forbes)
Star loses home, not perspective Oct 27, 2007
The smoldering '64 Chevy El Camino in the driveway had seen better days. Deehan, 17, one of the region's premier athletes, pointed out the twisted metal of a box spring that used to be his bed. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Speed is Resinkin's claim to fame Oct 11, 2007
Resinkin won the title in his rookie year of 2005 and ended the 2006 season in second place before driving his 72 Chevy El Camino to a runaway first-place-points finish on Sept. 22 in the eight-race season that began on April 14. But winning isn t the chief reward the mild-mannered speed demon gets from his Friday- and Saturday-night sojourns to the popular speedway. (Emmett Messenger Index, ID)
High $A puts brakes on Holden's US export plans Sep 13, 2007
" Mr Lutz's comments come despite indications from other sources in GM that the ute program could be signed off and announced at the Los Angeles Motor Show in December or the Detroit show in January. It is most likely to be rebadged as a Pontiac. Mr Lutz delivered his warning only months before the VE Commodore-based Pontiac G8 sedan goes on sale in the US. It is expected to ship as many as 50,000 a year. There is no suggestion the G8 is under threat. But there is no doubt the margins are slim... (The Age, Australia -- Business)
Driver in crash that killed 3 was legally drunk Aug 10, 2007
Brandon Baker, 29, of Lodi, was driving his Chevrolet El Camino on Atkins Road south of Highway 88 when he lost control and veered into the path of an oncoming Volvo, according to the California Highway Patrol. Baker and his passenger, 22-year-old Jeremiah Davis of Lockeford, were thrown from the car and died at the scene. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Dare to Cruz car show results Aug 1, 2007
Craig and Michelle Hash of Eugene, 1969 Chevy El Camino. Best engine. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Classics roll into downtown Jul 31, 2007
For example, Tom Bresnahan of Pekin showed off his bright red 1959 Chevy El Camino. hat's a. (Pekin Times, IL)
Woman killed in accident was 25 Jul 29, 2007
Scott was driving north on Brandt Road at 6 p.m. Wednesday when, according to California Highway Patrol investigators, an oncoming Chevrolet El Camino swerved and then over-corrected, crashing into her Volvo. The Volvo burst into flames, starting a large grass fire that kept firefighters at the scene for three hours. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Three Killed In Fiery Crash Near Clements Jul 27, 2007
The California Highway Patrol said the driver of a Chevrolet El Camino was speeding southbound on Atkins Road when he lost control. Brandon Baker's El Camino then slammed head-on into a Volvo. (KCRA 3, CA)
CHP: Alcohol, speeding led to crash that killed 3 Jul 27, 2007
Baker and his passenger, identified Thursday as 22-year-old Jeremiah Davis, of Lockeford, were thrown from Baker's Chevrolet El Camino and died at the scene. The Volvo burst into flames, which consumed the vehicle and then started a large grass fire that threatened homes south of Stampede Road and required fire crews from several departments. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
3 die in accident Jul 27, 2007
A Chevrolet El Camino, seen here, was involved in a fatal two-car collision Wednesday evening on Atkins Road in Clements ... Baker's brown 1973 Chevrolet El Camino collided with a northbound Volvo, which spun and landed against a fence on the east shoulder, where it burst into flames ... Two cars, a Chevrolet El Camino and a Volvo, were involved in a fatal head-on collision Wednesday afternoon on Atkins Road in Clements. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Trailblazing Parents Name New Son Chevy Jul 17, 2007
" Morris, 22, took a shine much more quickly to Karr's name for their 2-year-old daughter, Hally, named after a character in a Western movie. As for her new son, she really couldn't quibble about the Dale part. It happens to be the baby's father and grandfather's middle name. "I'm a junior and he's a senior, so I kind of went along with tradition," Karr said. "I guess Dale Earnhardt figured in about 50-50 (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
HYBRID: FORGET ELECTRIC-GAS, THINK FORD-CHEVY Jul 8, 2007
The body has been altered and now rides on a Chevy El Camino chassis, and the hybrid is powered by a small block Chevy 350 with a 7004-R transmission. It has a custom dash, full air ride suspension with disk brakes that make the two-seater low, safe and sound as well as smooth riding. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Circleville Sesquicentennial Jul 3, 2007
Guests saw cars such as a 59 Chevy Apache, a 47 Chevy Pickup, an 84 Jaguar SJ6, an 86 Chevy El Camino, and even a 67 Cadillac limousine that was formerly owned by the late Johnny Cash. The car show had more than 30 different classic cars, each one a winner in its own right. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Hot bikes and hotter cars for a grand day out with dad: Father's Day car show featured lots of heat Jun 19, 2007
Previously, Carlin said he'd brought a hugger-orange 1974 Chevrolet El Camino. t's nice like it is about every year, he said about this year's event. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
County Lines for May 27, 2007 May 27, 2007
He was driving a late-model Chevrolet El Camino with a 15-year-old girl as his passenger shortly after 6:30 p.m. when an officer tried to stop him for a seat belt violation near College Drive and Stowell Road, said Lt. Craig Ritz. The name of the passenger was withheld because of her age. (Santa Maria Times)
UPS, pickup hit head-on Monday May 24, 2007
According to his report, a 1987 Chevrolet El Camino, driven by 28-year-old Keighi Coghill, of Berry, collided head on with a 1978 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Clarence Whitaker, 54, also of Berry. The wreck happened in a low-lying area, with a curve obstructed by trees. (Cynthiana Democrat, KY)
Two valuable vehicles stolen during Townsend burglary Apr 9, 2007
Missing are a red, 1972 Chevy El Camino SS454, valued at 9,000; and a red, 1978 Corvette, priced at 17,000. Other stolen items include a computer, a new, snap-on scanner for automotive diagnostics; a 110-volt, wire-feed welder; a blue, jump box used for jumping vehicles and miscellaneous tools. (Helena Independent Record)
2,500 miles a year, but they're very important miles Mar 19, 2007
My first new car was a 1973 Chevy El Camino SS. My insurance company wouldn't clear me for a Corvette or a Pantera. But I saved up and finally bought a new 1975 Corvette. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Contest teaches old car new tricks Feb 26, 2007
High school fundraiser to turn student's clunker into classic By Arin Gencer Sun Reporter Originally published February 26, 2007 When Luke Finch spotted the 1980 Chevy El Camino SS for sale off Route 27 on the road to Mount Airy, he knew he'd found his car. The South Carroll High School sophomore cleaned out his savings last year to buy the $1,800 set of wheels, but knew he had his work cut out for him: His new ride had rips in its interior and rust along its bottom. (SunSpot.net)
Crime log: Accused child abuser arrested Feb 9, 2007
Evans was charged with maintaining a 1984 Chevy El Camino to sell heroin, a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, small plastic baggies and one large plastic bag, two counts of trafficking heroin and possession with the intent to manufacture and sell 4. 1 grams of heroin, according to warrants. (Herald Sun)
It’s a wet one at the Plymouth race track Jan 5, 2007
"Radical" Rich Boal of Plymouth, proved that a heavier car was an advantage on Monday when he took his 1978 Chevy El Camino victory lane in the first heat event. He held off the hard charging Paul Fontanelli and Shawn Wiltzer, which finished second and third. (Plymouth Pilot News, IN)
