Will Chevy ever bring back the El Camino?

Chevrolet discontinued the El Camino back in 1987 and has no plans to revive it. To fill the void, Casados Design, a metal working shop based in Alabama, is building its own modern-day version of the Chevrolet El Camino. The custom ute is based on a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which has been extensively modified.

Why did Chevy stop making the El Camino?

After the 1984 model year, El Camino production was moved to Mexico, and in 1987, the El Camino was discontinued thanks to outstanding sales of the Chevrolet S-10 pickup.

What replaced the Chevy El Camino?

Chevrolet Greenbrier
Between the discontinuation of the first generation and the introduction of the second, the Chevrolet Greenbrier, based on the Corvair platform, replaced the El Camino as Chevrolet’s car-based pickup.

What was Ford’s answer to the El Camino?

Ranchero
In Argentina, a utility version of the locally produced Ford Falcon was also called Ranchero. The original Ranchero sold well enough to spawn a competitor from General Motors in 1959, the Chevrolet El Camino.

Is there an El Camino SS?

There were SS badged El Caminos before 1968, but it was from here on that it was given a fresh identity and was a new model. This shift also added to its performance appeal and helped it make a name for itself among the American muscle lot.

What is the most sought after El Camino?

The 1970 El Camino SS454 LS6 is perhaps the most popular El Camino ever built. Producing 450 horsepower, it is one of the most desirable muscle trucks that brings big dollars at Mecum and Barrett-Jackson auctions.

Did Dodge ever make a El Camino?

Chrysler had nothing. And then, finally, the El Camino, and the Caballero, and the Ranchero were canceled in the 1980s, after 30 years on the market. It was about this time that Chrysler rolled out a competitor.