Overhaulin'

During his service, a soldier's 1970 El Camino deteriorated, left unattended while he fulfilled his military duties for years. Now retired, Chris gathers his crew to finally restore the vehicle and turn the owner's long‑standing personal show‑car ambitions into reality.

Chris White's 1970 El Camino is presented as an episode of a programme that follows automotive projects. The title itself signals the focus on a single vehicle, a classic Chevrolet El Camino from 1970, and the episode fits within the series’ format of documenting restoration work. The narrative centres on a former serviceman whose 1970 El Camino fell into disrepair while he was away fulfilling his military duties. Now that he’s retired, the man is eager to see the car revived and turned into something he can be proud of. Recognising the opportunity, Chris brings his crew together to help the veteran achieve his long‑held dream of a show‑car worthy of his name. In the course of the episode, Chris and his team set about restoring the battered El Camino, tackling the wear and tear accumulated during the owner’s years of service. Their goal is simple: to transform the neglected vehicle into a polished, road‑ready classic that reflects the owner’s aspirations. By the end, the retired military man is set to see his once‑forgotten car reborn as the show‑car he always imagined.