Vehicle Description
El Caminos, love 'em or hate 'em, are a unique piece of the
American landscape. With decades of tradition behind it, this 1986
Chevrolet El Camino represents the end of the line for the Elky
(the last one would roll off the assembly line in 1987), and
presents in remarkably well-preserved condition. If you've been
looking for one that hasn't been worked to death or modified beyond
recognition, this might be your last chance.
El Caminos were trucks, and most of them were used like trucks and
left for dead when they gave up. Fortunately, this nicely preserved
55,681-mile example has most likely been a cherished toy for most
of its life, and thanks to life down south where the roads are warm
and dry, it doesn't suffer from the dreaded tin worm, either. The
original white paint is simple, clean, and actually quite handsome,
and the blue pinstripe gives it a sporty edge. Fit and finish are
about average for a GM product of this era, but since it's original
30-year-old paint, we're still pretty impressed. There are a few
touch-ups, but nothing major and original paint means no scary
surprises waiting underneath. Talking about preservation, just take
a look at the bed, which looks like it hasn't carried anything more
substantial than a few sacks of groceries and still wears its
original white paint. Nice, right?
The interior is a nice combination of practical and stylish, a
result of the El Camino sharing a lot of DNA with the Monte Carlo.
Like the exterior, it's mostly original with few signs of wear and
no notable damage to the seating surfaces beyond some minor
stretching. The matching door panels are equally sharp, with no UV
damage or cracking like you so often see on cars from the '80s, and
the dash pad appears to be brand new. The El Camino was a bit
sporty inside, too, with round gauge faces (although most are idiot
lights), and this one is also loaded with options like A/C, a tilt
wheel, power locks, and an AM/FM stereo radio. Aftermarket floor
mats and a carpeted dash pad help keep it looking its best and from
behind the wheel, it's easy to forget you're driving a vehicle with
a pickup bed out back. Too cool!
With just 55,681 original miles, the original 4.3 liter V6 still
has a lot of life left in it. Essentially � of a familiar 350 cubic
inch V8, the big V6 is smooth and torquey, a great companion in the
El Camino and as a relative of the small block Chevy, you know
it'll run this well practically forever. As you might expect, the
engine bay is super-sanitary, with all the factory equipment fully
intact and 100% functional, including the fuel injection system
that fires it almost instantly. There's no rust, no questionable
upgrades, yet plenty of evidence of expert maintenance, including a
fresh tune-up, belts, and hoses. It's backed by a 3-speed automatic
transmission spinning a standard 10-bolt rear end, and if you're
looking around underneath, you'll note this truck is really clean.
Handsome painted Rally wheels finish the sporty look with recent
whitewall radials.
So El Camino fans rejoice, this clean late-model has been preserved
for your enjoyment and is ready to go today. Call now!