# Did The Chevy El Camino Or Ford Ranchero Come First? A Look At Pickup Coupe History

> There has not been a market for a pickup coupé in the United States for roughly four decades at this point. Also known as a coupé utility, this mashup between a sedan and a pickup truck seemingly gives drivers the best…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1834636/did-chevy-el-camino-or-ford-ranchero-come-first-explained-history-coupe-pickup/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6805c24f1b8f5d687ae089e3)
- **Published:** 2025-04-21
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #chevrolet #ford #pickup #come #camino #chevy #coup #coupe
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