A 68 or 69 model El Camino is the best looking, in my opinion. For the Ranchero, the 72 is, even with the woodgrain “Squire” trim.
Had a ‘73 Ranchero. 351C 2bbl, C-6 auto. A couple minutes with a 9/16 wrench and a long screwdriver could adjust from 20 mpg to lift the front end Saturday night special. Sold it at auction along with a ‘74 GT 351W C-6 way to cheap.
I had a 69 El Camino. It had a 307 and I swapped it out for a 350. Had a 350 Turbo Hydro Automatic Transmission and it really moved.
One of the best Cars I’ve ever owned and it looked really cool. Black with Dark Gray contrast along the bottom and matching Hood Stripes. Made it look like an SS.
Of course it had Chrome Cragars with big fat tires and everything. The Eight Track worked like a charm. LOL