Vehicle Description
It's official, 1980s El Caminos are worthy of collector status.
This 1987 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista was deemed worthy enough to
preserve for 32 years and it certainly attracts a lot of attention
on the street. Use it as-is, give it some upgrades, or put it to
work; at this price, what do you have to lose?
Thanks to handsome two-tone blue paint, this El Camino looks like a
far more expensive car than it is. It appears that the paint is
original and has been very well cared for throughout the years, and
it's a combination that works particularly well on the Elky's
bodywork, enhancing the length of the body and highlighting the
car's unique features. It has clearly been properly maintained with
no signs of being a work truck, and seeing anything built in the
mid-80s to fit together this well is a surprise. And unlike many of
its siblings, this one doesn't have any questionable modifications
or upgrades, and it's nice to see all the factory trim still in
place. The stainless that highlights the fender wells provides a
nice break point for the two-tone colors and the band of bright
trim surrounding the bed and on the bed rails themselves remains in
excellent condition. There's also a rugged drop-in rubber bed
liner, so you can still put this one to work on weekends if that's
your plan, and a snap tonneau bed cover gives this Elky a bit of an
upscale look.
The mostly original interior is a real treat, starting with the
luxurious-looking split-bench seat and 3-spoke woodrimmed steering
wheel. The white-faced gauges inside the factory instrument panel
should look familiar to anyone who drove a rear-wheel-drive GM
product in the '80s, and this Elky includes an optional tachometer
which is always a nice find. Surprisingly nice blue carpets and
smooth door panels add to the well-kept feeling inside, and you'll
note that this El Camino is heavily optioned with power windows and
locks, R134a A/C, and a tilt steering column. The original radio
was yanked in favor of a AM/FM/CD head unit borrowed from a
late-model GM, but it was fit neatly into the dash and really looks
like it belongs. 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
that you could easily drive cross-country without feeling like it
beat you up.
The engine is a 305 cubic inch Chevy V8 topped by a 4-barrel
carburetor and making a reasonable (for 1987) 150 horsepower. Most
of the engine bay looks fairly stock, and all the factory running
gear is still in place, more evidence that this car has been well
maintained but never modified or abused in the 91,099 miles that
it's been on the road. A chrome air cleaner adds some sparkle to
the all-business engine bay, and it's full of mostly OEM components
for reliability and easy service. There are signs of maintenance
throughout the engine bay and it's neatly detailed, and if you just
want to drive, it's ready to go! A TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission means this El Camino is an easy highway cruiser, and
it spins the original 10-bolt rear end with highway gears inside. A
custom Flowmaster exhaust system splits into two pipes for a great
sound, and you'll note that the floors are extraordinarily clean,
suggesting that this car has never lived in a rust belt climate.
Flashy white wheels with center spinners add a slightly custom look
and carry 215/70/14 Goodyear blackwall radials.
The day of the El Camino is here, so whether you want to use this
one for fun or work, it remains a great choice. Call today!