1979 Chevy El Camino Ss, 305-v8 4-speed Positraction,"survivor",49546 Miles on 2040-cars

ORIGINAL "SURVIVOR"-CLASS AUTOMOBILE !     NUMBERS-MATCHING 2-OWNER SUPER SPORT !      V8, 4-SPEED, POSITRACTION 305 !

THEY'RE ONLY ORIGINAL,ONCE !   This numbers-matching V8 4-speed positraction el Camino Super Sport is an unmolested, factory-stock, 2-owner classic!  The drivetrain is untouched, has never required mechanical repair and still wears it's factory light blue engine paint.  And it runs like the day it was delivered!  It has only been driven 49,546 miles since leaving the assembly line, it's practically new!  The M20 4-speed shifts smoothly without any problems, and the smooth, noise-free 3.08 positraction rear axle keeps the rear wheels from spinning and losing traction.  

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW AN ORIGINAL, UN-MOLESTED 4-SPEED EL CAMINO FOR SALE???

This car shines in it's original metallic brown paint with black lower accent and factory tri-color tape stripes.   While the paint is exceptional for its age and shows the great care taken of the vehicle, there are some small chips present around the exterior and one small surface rust spot.  The rust spot is at the bottom edge of the passenger-side quarter window on the horizontal surface (see photo).    There is no other rust or rot on the vehicle, anywhere, other than mild underbody surface rust typical of a road-driven vehicle.   This car WAS driven in the rain and rarely in light snow when the owner was caught away from home, but there is NO rust or rot-through condition anywhere.  See the photos.

The interior has no rips or stained spots, the seats look almost new, the headliner is intact and looks like new, there are no tears on the door panels and the carpet is not stained and ripped and is only slightly/modestly worn.   The dash pad is PERFECT, no splits or gouges.     Also, the door panels have a horizontal stripe of what appears to be a medium brown vinyl dye; the original owner states the car came this way from the dealer.  Best guess is that the dealer attempted to "jazz up" the interior by adding these dyed areas to the door panels as no record or photos have been found showing this feature as a factory-available option.  See the photos.  These dyed sections do need to be re-sprayed as the original coating has worn off in areas.

This Super Sport el Camino was built at GM's Doraville, GA assembly plant on or about October 20, 1978 and delivered to the dealer, Sunderland Chevrolet (dealer no. 49-580) in Lemoyne, PA and was sold to its first retail purchaser on February 12, 1979.  The buyer had the dealer remove the factory AM radio and install an AM/FM radio in its place  (original AM radio comes with the car) and a below-bumper trailer hitch and 4-plug wiring.   The buyer was a married couple and the vehicle was mostly driven by the wife in short distances to work and shopping.   The original condition of the vehicle testifies as to how well it was taken care of during their ownership.   The Seller purchased the el Camino as its second owner in November 2011;  it is owned under a clear, signed Pennsylvania title from the original, owner and a notarized Bill of Sale.

This is a numbers-matching, documented history, factory original, low-mileage "Survivor" vehicle.   It cannot be overemphasized how unique this makes this el Camino.  If you love Chevy el Caminos and appreciate the increased value of a low-mileage 4-speed V8 no-rust car in the collector world , this is the car for you.   Except for normal maintenance items and a new stock exhaust system, this vehicle is just the way it was delivered from the original Chevrolet dealer.  As is somewhat typical, the a/c system is not currently operating; all components are present, but according to  the original owner the compressor bearings got noisy so he had the drive belt removed;  supposedly the system is charged with original refrigerant and just needs the bearing replaced or a rebuilt compressor.

Serious buyers are encouraged to inspect the vehicle.  Please call 508-869-6670 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT,  to arrange an inspection time or to ask any questions.   The vehicle is located in central Massachusetts, near Worcester, MA, about 50 miles west of Boston. 

The Buyer is responsible for pickup and delivery of the vehicle and any taxes due on its purchase.   This is a "Reserve Price" auction.

The vehicle is for sale locally so this auction may end without notice or recourse to bidders if purchased prior to the auction end date/time.   The Seller reserves the right to cancel bids from any bidder determined to be unable to complete the purchase.    PLEASE, do not bid if you do not have the cash available to complete your purchase of this vehicle.

A $1,000. desposit shall be due within 24-hours after the close of this auction via Paypal.  The balance of the winning bid shall be paid in cash, by wire transfer, or bank treasurer's/cashier's check deposited AND cleared by the Seller's bank prior to delivery of the vehicle and transfer paperwork.

Factory options list on the vehicle:     (N41) Power steering, (JM5) Heavy Duty power brakes, (N33) tilt steering column, (AV7) 50/50 bench seat with dual center armrests, (C60) air conditioning, (AV3) cargo fastener tie downs, (AO1) tinted glass, (BS1) body insulation, (B32) front floor mats, (D35) outside rearview mirror, (E86) white tonneau cover, (GU4) 3.08 rear axle ratio, (G80) Positraction rear axle, (J50) vacuum power brakes, (K77) 55-amp Heavy Duty alternator, (LG4) 305 cu. in. engine with 4-barrel carburetor, (M20) 4-speed manual transmission, (NA5) Federal emissions, (QKL) P207/75 RWL tires, (UN9) radio suppression kit, (UO5) dual horns, (U27) instrument panel lamps, (U28) ash tray lamp, (U29) courtesy lamps, (U63) AM pushbutton radio, (U76) stainless whip antenna, (Y07) side molding-vinyl stripe, (B81) delete stainless side molding - not available with  SS package, (ZJ7) special wheel group-painted rallye wheels with stainless trim rings, (Z15) SS package-tan vinyl, 69 dark brown metallic paint, 19L black lower accent paint, GVWR 4772, GAWR F 2253, GAWR R 2519.   (The AM radio was replaced by the dealer with an AM/FM unit).

The following documentation comes with the vehicle:      

-  original GM factory "Build Sheet"

-  original delivery paperwork (auto owners maintenance folio; new vehicle GM seatbelt pamphlet; GM 1979 Chevrolet el Camino Owners Manual; GM maintenance schedule folder; corrosion-   proofing certificate; GM warranty pamphlet; GM warranty service labels; GM extended warranty card; new vehicle Uniroyal Tire pamphlet; GM vehicle inspection form; dealership salesman      business card; AM/FM radio owners manual)

-  original Purchase Order form from Chevrolet dealership

-  copy of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania title naming first retail owner

-  copy of replacement title from Comm of PA naming first retail owner  (PA issued new titles to existing owners when the state changed its title numbering system)

-  copy of Comm of PA temporary registration form showing transfer of registration from first owner's trade-in vehicle

-  copy of Bill of Sale from first owner to current owner

NOTE:   Have had questions as to the mileage on this vehicle.  This is an original mileage vehicle, NOT one with a rolled-over speedometer showing 49,546 miles, but with true mileage of 149K

              or 249K.  The true, original and total mileage on this vehicle is 49,546.