The 1965 El Camino trim was available in two levels including the base model El Camino and the El Camino Custom. The base level El Camino was similar in trim to a 1965 Chevelle 300 and lacked body side moldings. The El Camino Custom was similar in trim to a 1965 Chevelle Malibu. It featured classier trim such as bright body sill moldings, wheel opening moldings, bright roof drip moldings, windshield pillar moldings, door frame moldings, and chrome hood molding. Each configuration could be ordered with a six cylinder or V8 engine.