There are many iterations of both with the SS being the top model for El Camino and the GT the top of the Ranchero line. The El Camino sold over 63,000 vehicles, topping the previous four years which hovered around 42,000-45,000. But the Ranchero was a huge hit in comparison to previous models, which for years sold in the 18,000-24,000 range. The El Camino sold over 20,000 more examples than the Ranchero in 1972. It depends on your preferences for styling, marques, and whether you like the first or last of something. So 1972 is a special year for muscle cars and the El Camino. Performance was downplayed, and the muscle car era was over. By 1973 the all-new El Camino was larger, heavier, and available with less horsepower and five mph bumpers. This appeared to be a much lower horsepower rating until you know that the government-mandated all net horsepower figures include testing with all accessories and emission controls.
Again, the largest-displacement engines could be found in El Caminos, including the LS5 454 ci big block with 270 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. Many consider the 1972 to be the best-looking of the five years. More potent editions of the 396 engine, developing 350 or 375 hp (261 or 280 kW) also made the options list. The Super Sport group included a 265 or 325 hp (198 or 242 kW) 396-cubic-inch V8 beneath a double-domed hood, along with a black-out grille displaying an SS emblem. The platform came out with restyled Chevelles in 1968, lasting through 1972. For the first time, the Chevrolet 350 V8 was used in an El Camino. 1972 Chevy El CaminoĬhevy’s El Camino would be all-new in 1973, so in many ways, 1972 was the end of an era. Many prefer it to the later 1973-1975 versions. The government-mandated five-mph bumpers required a different front end in 1973, so the 1972 Ranchero is a one-year-only design. One of the biggest advantages of the new Ranchero was reverting back to the body-on-frame. The 351 ci Cobra Jet GT was also available through 1974.
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Either the C6 automatic or four-speed manual could be ordered. The Ranchero’s largest was the 429 ci with 212 hp. By 1972 this meant some of the largest and most powerful cars ever offered by Detroit, until the advent of the modern muscle car.
Every option available on either a Chevelle or Torino could be had with its El Camino or Ranchero counterpart. Has 12 bolt 3.42 posi.The midsize platform was chosen by all of the manufacturers as the de facto muscle car for its largest displacement engines with the most horsepower, along with each one’s pony cars and the Corvette. Trans and rear are claimed to be rebuilt. It runs and functions great! Many replaced parts- shocks, starter, fuel pump, front end rebuilt, rear sway bar etc. The metal looks dry and original, even inner lower 1/4 panels. Sounds great, has a set of coated headers with glass packs that lead to some stainless tips coming out the side. Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is proud to offer this sharp 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS. The motor is a 383 stroker with an Edelbrock aluminum intake, big Holley carb comp cam and HEI ignition. Under the hood is real good looking, it's painted up real nice. Dash is not cut or damaged at all, in the glove box is a neatly installed new stereo system. Has tilt wheel as well and reproduction floor mats. Has the factory gauge package which includes a tachometer. The interior is very meticulously restored from carpets to headliner, even the handles and cranks, dash pad and instrument area etc. Nice set of beefy BFG tires on restored 15" SS wheels. It has an excellent stance, sitting just slightly higher in the back. Glass, rubber, grill lenses are excellent.
The chrome including, headlight bezels, bumpers, moldings, emblems, door handles, trim on top of the bed, it all looks new. The jambs and inside the bed are slick too. The fit is excellent, even the trouble area where the hood meets the headlight bezels. It is a mirror reflection from the rockers to the roof. Smooth glass finish, you don't even feel the stripes. The paint far exceeds anything the factory put out.
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