Episode

Ford Built The El Camino First, But Chevy Got All The Glory

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Autoblog News
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May 30, 2026
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Summary

The Chevrolet El Camino practically hogs the limelight when it comes to car-based pickups in the U.S. However, that car wouldn't have happened if Ford had taken the first step with the Ranchero. Sure, the idea of a coupe-utility isn't new, but it was the Ranchero that modernized it, at least during ...