Vehicle Description
It's official, 1980s El Caminos are worthy of collector status.
This 1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS is one of those cool machines that
everyone forgets about until they see it in person, and with a
killer paint scheme and strong small block under the hood, it
remains one of the nicest truck/cars we've seen in a long time.
Thanks to handsome two-tone paint, this El Camino looks like a far
more expensive car than it is. Black and silver is a classic '80s
combination that works particularly well on the Elky's bodywork,
enhancing the length of the body and highlighting the car's unique
features. That is believed to be original paint and it is
exceptionally well preserved, and the overall look is quite
factory-correct thanks to expert care and maintenance over the
years. The SS model was more of a trim package than an actual
hardware upgrade, but that was the 1980s: style over substance and
you worked with what you had. Whatever the case, it looks great.
The red tape stripe that highlights the fender wells provides a
nice break point for the two-tone colors and the band of bright
trim and tie-down rails surrounding the bed remains in excellent
condition. A rubber bed mat was installed to help protect the look
of the already indestructible gray spray-in bedliner, so you can
still put this one to work on weekends if that's your
inclination.
The handsome gray interior is a real treat, starting with the
luxurious-looking split-bench seat and upholstery that remains in
good condition. The instrument panel should look familiar to anyone
who drove a rear-wheel-drive GM product in the '80s, but it's in
remarkably clean condition, with a seamless dash pad and bright
gauge faces, and the SS models even got a tachometer. Matching gray
carpets and smooth door panels are in great condition, and you'll
note that this El Camino is heavily optioned with power windows and
locks, A/C, and a tilt steering column. The original radio was
replaced with an aftermarket AM/FM/CD head unit and it does a great
job filling the cab with '80s-era tunes. You'll be pleasantly
surprised by how much room there is inside and how bright and airy
it feels, despite the close-coupled two-seat body and big bed out
back. This is a car(truck) that you could easily drive
cross-country without feeling like it beat you up.
The engine is its original 305 cubic inch 5.0L V8 topped by
throttle body fuel injection and making the kind of fat torque that
makes us love V8s. Most of the engine bay looks fairly stock, so it
hasn't been modified or abused and the result is a car that runs
like new. The original air cleaner and tightly packed accessories
make for an all-business engine bay, which uses mostly OEM
components for reliability and easy service. A 2004R 4-speed
automatic transmission means this El Camino is an easy cruiser, and
it spins a set of highway-friendly gears in the original rear end.
That exhaust system has been updated to a dual Flowmaster-style
setup and you'll note that the floors are extraordinarily clean,
further proof of a life lived only in GA and TX. Flashy chrome
Cragar wheels measure 15 inches in diameter and wear 235/60/15
(front) and 255/60/15 (rear) white-letter Goodyear Eagle
radials.
Someone took great care of this El Camino SS, and the results are
certainly worth the effort. One of the nicest ones we've ever
featured, it's proof that you can't fake quality. Call today!
