I live in Maine and just purchased a 1965 L79 4-speed El Camino. I was wondering if anyone new or had information on how many 65 L79's were produced?

Thanks,
Al
Maine

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Wow nice El Camino! Not sure where exactly you might find the number but according to one book I have a little over 6000 L79s were built options-wise.

Edit: the above number was for Chevelle models not sure if El Caminos were included.

Fantastic looking El Camino !

Remember seeing for sale just a couple of weeks ago. Seemed like a pretty nice truck when the sales hype was dismissed. Might look for user Rich-L79, he's one of the local 65 gurus and has a sweet Maroon 65 L79 SS. He can probably help with numbers and 'fixing' any details on the engine. Congratulations on the purchase - nice to see it go to a fellow enthusiast!

I'd bet the 6,051 L79s sold in 65 (that's the number I have) was for all Chevelle models. Stats were kept on the number of models sold and number of a specific option sold but not a combination of any options or models. The L79 accounted for just 2.58% of V8s sold in 65 (234,676 units). With 27,965 V8 El Caminos reported sold, 2.58% of that gives a statistical probability of 721 being sold with the L79 but probably a much lower number in reality.

Also saw the car listed for sale, and it does look very sharp ! :thumbsup: Good luck with her ! I purchased a very similar car a month or so ago here in Arizona { Scottsdale } . Yours seems to be in more of what I would deem as "show quality " where mine is , and has been more of a driver . Have a few issues with mine such as the wrong carb. { current unit is WAY TOO BIG } but have a rebuilt correct Holley coming from a TC member . Have just located the correct gas lines, filter, bracket, etc . from True Connections and that is enroute also.:hurray: . Mine is alittle rough around the edges, but in time will be where I want it to be -- a nice driver / cruiser . Go to ebay " Literature & Manuals " and you will find almost anything in print regarding Elky's , Chevelles ,etc. I have purchased several different books as well as shop manual, assembly manual, chassis manual, etc. This site has also been a big help to me, and if you have any questions, this is the place . Best of luck & good choice , LOL !! :beers:

Al : Have sent you what info I was able to find { which isn't alot :( } on these cars and hope it helps somewhat ? :confused: Roof ...