The Chevrolet El Camino is a coupe utility vehicle produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1959-1960 model years in response to the success of its rival, Ford Ranchero. Production resumed for the 1964-1977 model years based on the Chevelle platform, and continued for the 1978-1987 model years based on the Malibu. Although based on corresponding Chevrolet car lines, the vehicle is classified and titled in North America as a truck. The 1972 El Caminos wore single-unit parking and side marker lights on their front fenders, outside of a revised twin-bar grille, but little changed. For 1972, horsepower measurements were switched to the "net" figures as installed in a vehicle with all accessories and emission controls hooked up. Engine offerings included the 110 horsepower 250-6, a 307 V8, a 175 horsepower 350-cubic-inch V8, and big block V8s of 402 and 454 cubic-inch displacements. The 402-cubic-inch (still known as a 396) produced 240 horsepower; the 454 managed to put out 270 horsepower under the net rating system. Super Sport equipment could now be ordered with any V8 engine, including the base 307-cubic-inch version. All 1972 SS models have a "W" as the fifth digit in the VIN.This particular 1972 Chevrolet "SS" El Camino has had a cosmetic restoration and has been refinished in its original color of Mohave gold. The paint on this vehicle is in great condition with no rot to speak of. Both front and rear bumpers are equally as nice. The same goes for all the glass and moldings.Inside the vehicle has benefited from having the seats recovered but the rest of the interior is all original. The carpets, door panels, headliner and dash are in great condition also. Under the hood boasts the numbers matching 454 CI engine attached to an automatic transmission traveling only 71,940 miles. The mileage is said to be original for the vehicle but we don't have any supporting documentation. The vehicle is equipped with power steering, power brakes and the rare and desired Air Conditioning.The underside is clean and solid with no rust or rot to speak of. The VIN is 1D80W2K516444 and is being sold on a clean Illinois title. Buy with confidence,seldom does a 454 big block El Camino become available to the public in this condition.