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    1965 Chevrolet El Camino

    Down On The Alameda Street, 1940s Style: Can You Identify These Mystery Cars?

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    11/15/09

    In reply to Down On The Alameda Street, 1940s Style: Can You Identify These Mystery Cars?
    #1 is a 50 or 51 Ford. Definitely not a 49. Under the front bumper is a piece of chrome trim that surrounded the front turn signal, which the 49 did not have. #photography
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino

    First a '69 and now a '65. These neatly bracket my favorite year for Chevelle and El Camino styling - 1967. That year featured a bold grille and wraparound rear lights along with a little more flair to the basic 1964-vintage body.

    The 1964 Chevelle was somewhat unappealing because of its incredibly cheap-looking grille fronting a bland and boxy body. The '65 grille was an improvement, but it took the 1966 facelift to bring some much-needed curves to the overall Chevelle styling. However, the '66 also lost a great body style - the two-door wagon. To me, that model is almost up there with the El Cam in coolness. Oh well, you win some and you lose some... #1965
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    11/15/09

    @tonyola: I personally like the early years better. Same with Novas. #1965
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    11/15/09

    @tonyola: The two-door wagons were cool. Reminds me of the 1955-57 Nomad. Alas, they apparently didn't sell too well; the Standard Catalog of American Cars lists 1964 production at a mere 2,710. There's no production breakout for 1965, but it looks like only a low-end 300 was offered. #1965
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    11/15/09

    @DrLemming: Yeah, looks like they were sold as bottom-end budget workingman's wagons. Chevy should have trimmed it as an SS (or at least a Malibu) and marketed it to the young surfer/sport crowd. #1965
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    11/15/09

    @tonyola: At least one person has built a phantom '66 two-door. Definitely a cool body style. #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    Back in Car & Drivers' golden years it ran an essay about automotive design trends. I recall it referring to the 1964 Chevelle as the pinnacle of the "anycar" look.

    Sounds about right to me. The 1964-65s were pretty bland and generic. You wouldn't know they were a Chevy unless finding the logo. #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
    I like the NuVinyl roof, even though it does have that spray-on hair vibe going. #1969
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    11/15/09

    In reply to Down On The Alameda Street, 1940s Style: Can You Identify These Mystery Cars?
    It looks to me that Street View has found a ghost of Alameda motoring past, just to the right of that telephone poll. It's not just cars that live forever inside that magic mile. #photography
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    Pretty nice, if you can't get the matching Ranchero. I really admire the owner's consistent commitment to primer. #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    You don't see full-on primer like that much anymore, at least not where I am. Chevy really hit its stride with these Chevelle/Mallibu designs--why not bring them back, Chevy? One square one and one rounded?
    On the good news front, I've almost persuaded my family that we need to go to Alameda, CA for vacation. They don't fully understand, but I think they're just tired of hearing about it. Hey, whatever works! #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
    I like the boxier lines on the Chevelle, but on the ElCo, I prefer the '68-'72 models. Of course, I'd gladly still rock one, and this one is pretty sweet. #1965
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    11/15/09

    In reply to Down On The Alameda Street, 1940s Style: Can You Identify These Mystery Cars?
    Love these old pics, Murilee! Slice of life from years past! #photography
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    11/14/09

    In reply to Down On The Alameda Street, 1940s Style: Can You Identify These Mystery Cars?
    All I had for sure was the Terraplane. Uncle's got one.. #photography
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    11/14/09

    In reply to Down On The Alameda Street, 1940s Style: Can You Identify These Mystery Cars?
    So where are these cars now, Murilee? Because you know they are still lurking around Alameda somewhere. Probably not DOTS but in the garages somewhere... #photography
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    11/14/09

    In reply to Down On The Alameda Street, 1940s Style: Can You Identify These Mystery Cars?
    I can identify the first four, but the 5th has me stumped.

    - #1: a 1949 -1951 Ford Club Coupe
    - #2: a 1935 Hudson Terraplane Sedan. I can't identify the coupe in the background.
    - #3: a 1940 Packard Formal Sedan
    - #4: This one was easy, as its a 1941 Buick.
    - #5: Are you kidding?... most of the late 30's early 40's two door cars look like this. I have to research it by using the back tire. #photography
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    11/14/09

    @UDMan: Alright, that last car #5 is a 1939 Plymouth. Should I run my comparison shots I found on the web? #photography
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    11/14/09


    @UDMan: Here is the picture I used for the number 5 Plymouth. #photography
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    11/14/09


    @UDMan: Here is an image I used for the Terraplane: #photography
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    11/14/09


    @UDMan: And now for the 1940 Packard: #photography
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    11/14/09

    @UDMan: Impressive! *golfclap* #photography
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    11/14/09

    @UDMan: Could background car in #2 be a Ford Coupe? Either that Hudson Terraplane is larger than most cars of the era or those are small wheels. #photography
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    11/14/09

    @UDMan: Good work! #photography
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    11/14/09

    In reply to Down On The Alameda Street, 1940s Style: Can You Identify These Mystery Cars?
    Pic #1 is a '50 or '51 Ford, and pic #4 is a '41 Buick. No idea about the other three. #photography
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    11/14/09

    In reply to 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
    The 1968-69 El Caminos are my all-time favorite of the breed, but I must admit that the rear overhang looks like Gumby's stretched leg. #1969
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    11/14/09

    In reply to 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
    ***Any of you experts out there got an opinion on the subject?***

    Clearly, it's the exceedingly rare Malibino.

    Or maybe an Elcamibu. #1969
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    11/14/09

    @HoonThatFerrari:
    El Camimalibumino. #1969
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