Why did they stop making El Caminos?
V6 engines were available for the first time, and from 1982 through 1984, diesel engines sourced from Oldsmobile were also an option. 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.
Did they make a SS El Camino?
The Chevrolet El Camino is a pickup / coupé utility vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet between 1959–60 and 1964–1987….
| Chevrolet El Camino | |
|---|---|
| 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
| Model years | 1959–1960 1964–1987 |
What cars are considered G bodys?
Which cars are G-bodies? The G-body cars include the Buick Regal/Grand National/GNX, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, GMC Caballero, Oldsmobile Cutlass (Supreme/Calais/Cruiser/Salon), Pontiac Grand Prix, the Pontiac Grand LeMans, and the Pontiac Bonneville.
Is Oldsmobile a GM?
Oldsmobile became a part of General Motors in 1908. Competitive with both Chevrolet and Ford, Oldsmobile’s Cutlass series became the best-selling car in the United States in 1976. General Motors shut down Oldsmobile in 2004 because of its unprofitability.
Are all G body frames the same?
No, they are not ALL the same. The 200R4 Transmission was factory installed by GM, beginning with the 1984 Model year in the MONTE CARLO SS. Some ’83 Olds 442s were equipped with the 200R4 also. GM altered the common frame configuration to accommodate the longer 200R4.
What years are GM a body cars?
GM A platform (1925)
| A-body | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 1925–1959 1964-1981 (1988) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | 1959: B-body 1982: G-body (RWD) A-body (FWD) H-body (FWD) |