The story of the Chevrolet El Camino coupe utility (Ute) vehicle began in 1959, but the trigger factor is the earlier introduction of the full-size 1957 Ford Ranchero, the usher of a new body style.
Chevy offered a Super Sport (SS ... Coincidentally, Ford was winding down its Ranchero production in 1979. Perhaps Ford saw a change in the winds before GM. However, this made the El Camino ...