1982 Chevrolet El Camino SS

The El Camino is Chevy's car-based pickup, blending the comfort of a Malibu with a 6.5-foot bed out back. It rides like a soft-spring sedan of the era, with plenty of body roll when you push it through corners. Inside, you get a bench seat and a simple dashboard that would look right at home in a late-70s coupe. Expect the usual rust in the rear wheel arches and lower doors, since the bed is unlined steel. Stepping up to the SS from the base El Camino gets you the optional 3.8L V6 under the hood, along with the sporty trim and badging that set it apart. The 3.8L V6 pairs with an {automatic transmission} and rear-wheel drive, giving you a torquey, easygoing powertrain that feels relaxed around town. The SS's standard handling package firms up the suspension just enough to keep body roll in check without ruining the cushy ride.