A BEAUTIFUL VALUE
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Year Published: 1975
Format: 16mm
Description: This color promotional film is about the 1975 Chevy El Camino. The film emphasizes the economy presented by the vehicle which it calls a "beautiful value." Copyright 1974. The Chevrolet El Camino is a coupé utility vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet in two periods, first in 1959–60 and then 1964–1987. Unlike a standard pickup truck, the El Camino was adapted from the standard two-door Chevrolet station wagon platform and integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body. Opening titles: 1975 Chevy El Camino, a Beautiful Value (:08-:42). Coil spring suspension for the El Camino. El Camino drives near a beach. A couple drive in the car. Power ventilation. The car drives into a marina. We see the inside of the El Camino as details and specs are explained (:43-2:26). Tailgate is lowered for storage. Shock absorbers. El Camino is backed out of a space. The car pulls onto a road. The car is immersed in an electrically charged primer. Double walled steel construction on the assembly line. The car is put together on the line. Front bumper cushion (2:27-4:37). Power steering. Three different types of V-8 engines are available. Specs are explained and animation shown. Chevy standard high energy ignition system. V-8 engine show and explained. Animation of the early fuel evaporation system. Air inlet system. Automatic transmissions. GM Proving Ground transmission test. Engine tuneup. Cars wheels on the road (4:38-7:03). El Camino rides down a curved street (7:04-7:26). El Camino options are explained, instrument panel is shown. Man drives the car and uses power door locks, a tilted steering wheel. A man leans on the car. The car is parked on a construction site. El Camino drives (7:27-8:49). End disclaimer (8:50-8:57).
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suppose you could get tough rugged durability economy of operation found in a Chevrolet pickup truck and the kind of comfort and luxury reminiscent of Monte Carlo all combined in one vehicle that would be real valued right well the 1975 El Camino is that vehicle and it is a beautiful value it has the look much of the overall appearance of a fine passenger car full oil spring suspension both front and rear and shock absorbers tuned for a smooth easy ride provide excellent handling characteristics inside there's the quiet ride you might expect in a fine passenger car even better this year with added sound absorbing insulation plus well padded comfortable seats either full width or bucket flow-through power ventilations there too in the traditional chevrolet approach to a comfortable passenger compartment El Camino you'll be just as in tune pulling up to a country club a horse farm a shopping center a marina anywhere as you would in the sportiest passenger car perhaps be even a little more of an individual convenience the wide doors afford easy entry and exit and the backrest tilts forward for access to the storage area should you need the spare tire it stores vertically easy to roll out with a padded cover that provides additional interior luxury this is not just a passenger car interior this is a fine passenger car interior with many new fabrics designs and colors vinyl trim is not only easy to clean rugged its handsome looks a lot like leather no question about it El Camino is a comfortable good-looking head-turning way to get around so much so you might forget it's a tough truck until you need one and then it's there with the utility operating economy durability and lasting value that Chevrolet trucks have become famous for you will find a tailgate that's almost flush with the cargo bed and nearly level you hoist the load only to cargo floor height and it slides in smoothly cargo tie-downs are available to secure the load the tailgate latch is outside can't be blocked by shifting cargo as it might if located inside heavy load and the rear end settles a bit just pump some air in the standard error justa bellari R shock absorbers and get back on an even keel lasting value it's not just the tough no-nonsense utility of El Camino it's also economy and that doesn't start with purchase price or end with operating costs it also means reliability quality durability and that el camino - cargo floor sidewalls front panel tailgate all immersed in an electrically charged primer that reaches into every crevice the elbow process for rust protection strong double wall steel construction for the cargo box inside Nicks and dents are kept on the inside the hood doors and roof also have double steel wall construction you talk about a tough long-lasting truck you're talking about El Camino even the fenders all four have an inner fender to help protect the body against the corrosive effects of water salt and road dirt front and rear bumper systems help cushion minor impacts front disc brakes standard they resist pain and recover quickly from the effects of water immersion power steering is also standard on most El Camino models performance 3 v8 engines are available from the 350 cubic-inch engine up to the 454 cubic inch turbojet with a new six cylinder engine available for improved fuel economy as a matter of fact fuel economy and performance in all el camino engines have been improved here's how use of the new catalytic converter and unleaded gas has allowed all engines to be recalibrated for better operating efficiency the standard high energy ignition system provides more startup power and improved ignition performance at all engine speeds and the v8 carburation system has several new features the choke helps provide better hot and cold engine performance with the early fuel evaporation system exhaust gases pre-warm the air fuel mixture so the engine warms up quicker and outside air induction is used to bring cooler denser air into the carburetor for better performance under high temperature conditions it all adds up to improve performance and mileage that's not all economy axle ratios are available automatically calibrated to help contribute to better mileage and they're as rugged as ever you know there's more to economy than just fuel economy economy results from lower service and maintenance costs - there are no points or condensers to replace with a high energy ignition system and with the required unleaded gas spark plugs last longer thus longer intervals between engine tune-ups if you we're oil changes are required fewer oil filter replacements and standard GM specification steel-belted radial ply tires offer lower rolling resistance for improved fuel economy as an added plus the tires carry the tire manufacturers 40,000 mile guarantee El Camino has been a sales leader in its class year after year resulting in traditionally high resale value that's a real part of overall value to a long list of options are available if you want to personalize your El Camino tailor it to your way of life no problem power windows a.m. or am/fm radio for seasoned air conditioning for full driving comfort and automatic cruise control that lets you set the desired speed to stay within the speed limit help fuel economy you can put side view sport mirrors on El Camino with both mirrors remotely controlled power door locks are available a tilt steering wheel not only allows adjustment for driving comfort it helps make it easy to get out as do the swivel bucket seats and that's just some of the available options El Camino it's for a special kind of person an individual who demands the comfort and style of a passenger car the rugged durability and economy of a pickup truck right now it makes even more sense to buy an El Camino why because you get lasting value a beautiful values
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