1978 Chevrolet El Camino Black Knight

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1978 Chevrolet El Camino
Stock #3641-ATL

1978 Chevrolet El Camino for Sale

Charlotte Showroom
800 Derita Road.
Suite A
Concord. NC 28027
Local/International:
(704) 598-2130
Toll-Free:
(866) 542-8392
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom
213 Thornton Rd
Lithia Springs. GA 30122
Local/International:
(678) 279-1609
Toll-Free:
(877) 367-1835
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom
5400 Sandshell Dr
Fort Worth. TX 76137
Local/International:
(817) 764-8000
Toll-Free:
(855) 877-2707
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST
Email:
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Tampa Showroom
4610 Pet Lane
Lutz. FL 33559
Local/International:
(813) 501-1630
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-tpa@streetsideclassics. com Nashville Showroom
6000 Reliance Drive.
Suite 100
La Vergne. TN 37086
Local/International:
(615) 930-0600
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-nsh@streetsideclassics. com

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE:   350 V8 BODY STYLE :   Pickup Truck TRANSMISSION:  
Automatic (Column)
EXTERIOR COLOR:   ODOMETER READING:   91248 INTERIOR COLOR :      

VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS

AM/FM Radio. Defrost. Air Conditioning. Cloth Interior. Tilt Wheel. Cruise Control. Front Disc Brakes. Power Brakes. Power Steering. Seatbelts. 8 Track

SELLER REMARKS

In the late 1970s. the hottest car on the road was the "Bandit" Trans Am. So when Chevy dealers started looking for a way to bump sales of the El Camino. well. black and gold was already an established hit. Thus was born the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Black Knight. looking for all the world like a Silverado and a Trans Am had a child. Fortunately. this one is filled with V8 power and limited edition cachet.



Only 1200 or so Black Knight El Caminos were built before a lawsuit forced GM to change the name to Royal Knight in 1979. making them rather rare beasts out in the wild. They were also extremely popular. with some dealers ordering up the decals and dressing up standard Elkys to look like the Knights. Either way. these were great-looking cars. Is this a real one? We're not positive without an original dealer's invoice. but it's certainly got the right look. The black paint is an older respray that's holding up well and when you're doing black. you know there's no way to hide the flaws. so they obviously started with good base stock. Dressing it up with the gold Black Knight decals is one way to make your El Camino stand out. and we have to admit that it works just as well here as it does on the Trans Am. with the gothic-looking hood decal and plenty of gold pinstripes to highlight the El Camino's unique profile. The grille and bumpers are standard El Camino fare and are in very good condition and just in case you still want to use this things as a hauler. the bed has been treated to a spray-in bedliner. Nice!



The bright blue interior is an unusual choice. but the trim tag says that black paint and a blue interior were how this car was originally ordered so it's quite possible that it's a real Black Knight. It certainly appears that the upholstery is original. and with that in mind. it's in good shape overall. Sure. it's the product of the '70s. so it's a little flashy. but there's plenty of stretch-out room with the wide bench seat and the surroundings will look familiar to anyone who has driven a '70s GM product in the past. Standard factory agauges are joined by three auxiliary gauges under the dash and this car is fitted with options like a tilt steering column. AM/FM/8-track radio. cruise control. and A/C (needs service). Heavy duty floor mats protect the carpets and there's another Black Knight decal in the rear window.



1978 was the last year you could get a 350 cubic inch V8 in an El Camino. with this one carrying a replacement Mr. Goodwrench crate motor that's an easy fit. All the factory hardware was swapped over. so it isn't some home-brewed monster but rather a truck that feels very OEM and surprisingly powerful. There's an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and polished intake manifold under the stock air cleaner. so nobody will know there are a few extra ponies on tap. but the rest looks like it was installed at the factory. A true dual exhaust system with glasspack-style mufflers was installed. which also adds some power. and the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission snaps off quick shifts to make it a lot of fun to drive. The undercarriage is remarkably clean and it has the right stance on gold Rallys with 215/70/14 white-letter radials all around.



A very unusual piece of GM history or simply a great-looking El Camino? You decide. but at this price. we don't expect it to sit around for very long. Call now!

1978 Chevrolet El Camino for Sale

 

1978 Chevrolet El Camino for Sale

Stock # 3641-ATL  
Charlotte Showroom
800 Derita Road.
Suite A
Concord. NC 28027
Local/International:
(704) 598-2130
Toll-Free:
(866) 542-8392
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom
213 Thornton Rd
Lithia Springs. GA 30122
Local/International:
(678) 279-1609
Toll-Free:
(877) 367-1835
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom
5400 Sandshell Dr
Fort Worth. TX 76137
Local/International:
(817) 764-8000
Toll-Free:
(855) 877-2707
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST
Email:
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com Tampa Showroom
4610 Pet Lane
Lutz. FL 33559
Local/International:
(813) 501-1630
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-tpa@streetsideclassics. com Nashville Showroom
6000 Reliance Drive.
Suite 100
La Vergne. TN 37086
Local/International:
(615) 930-0600
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email:
sales-nsh@streetsideclassics. com

TERMS OF SALE   Vehicle may be sold by Streetside Classic Cars prior to the end of the auction. Streetside Classic Cars reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. The winning bidder is required to contact Streetside Classic Cars within 24 hours after the close of the auction to finalize the details of the transaction. A $500 Paypal deposit is required immediately upon selecting the Buy-It-Now option. The $500 Paypal deposit is non-refundable as ending an eBay auction and not buying the vehicle is very damaging to the seller. Any refunds will be at the sole discretion of Streetside Classic Cars and are not guaranteed. If winning bidder does not contact Streetside Classic Cars and submit deposit within 48 hours of auction close. vehicle may be made available to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer on a first come. first serve basis. For balance of payment we will accept bank wire transfer (preferred). cashier's check. or personal check (vehicle shipment will be delayed until check clears). Streetside Classic Cars has represented this vehicle to the best of its ability. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact us directly to provide additional information or answer any questions. Please be aware that all pre-owned vehicles. regardless of age. mileage. or manufacturer are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. Streetside Classic Cars encourages bidder to have a personal inspection completed prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Third party inspections are to take place prior to a vehicles shipment or delivery. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and with no warranties expressed or implied. Final or winning bid price does not include shipping. tax. title. or registration fees. It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide for any state or local taxes and shipping expenses resulting from the sale. We can assist you in delivery through our network of private and commercial carriers. Most of them can deliver the vehicle to your driveway. We assume no responsibility for damages or delays incurred once a vehicle is in a shipper's custody. Streetside Classic Cars bears no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications. expenses. or damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein. An additional documentation fee of $199 will be added to the purchase price at the time of sale.

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WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

As an international buyer. it is as easy to purchase a vehicle from us as it is for any domestic buyer.   Please call or email any one of our showrooms at:

Charlotte Showroom Phone:
001-704-598-2130

Email:
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com

Atlanta Showroom Phone:
001-678-279-1609

Email:
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com

Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom Phone:
001-817-764-8000

Email:
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com

Tampa Showroom Phone:
001-813-501-1630

Email:
sales-tpa@streetsideclassics. com

Nashville Showroom Phone:
001-615-930-0600

Email:
sales-nsh@streetsideclassics. com

Rest assured. you are dealing with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the United States with one of the largest (500+) vehicles on display. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you in every aspect of the purchase.

International buyers welcome!
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If you decide to purchase from us. we require that you give us your complete name. address and phone numbers (home. office. mobile and fax) and a port of entry that handles containers. We do not ship vehicles open (RORO: Roll On Roll Off) due to risk of damage to vehicle and theft of parts.

All international purchases must be paid by bank wire transfer in US Dollar funds only.

Once we have received the funds. we will prepare the car for international shipment through one of our approved land and ocean carriers. We file all the necessary documents for export. deliver the car to a US port. secure it in containers and board an ocean carrier. We can land a vehicle to any port worldwide handling container traffic. We export cars regularly and are familiar with export requirements. You. or your agent. are responsible for Custom clearing the vehicle and registration in your own country.

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