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 33 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 dark chestnut and light beige, this El
Camino looks like a far more expensive car than it is. The car was
repainted to a driver-quality standard, 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. Sure, it's got
some dings and minor chips here and there, but the imperfections
are fairly minor and this Elky shows nicely in person. The
stainless trim that highlights the profile and 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 decent condition. There's also a rugged spray-in bed
liner, so you can still put this one to work on weekends if that's
your plan. Honest and very solid, this car-truck definitely has a
lot of life left to live.
The tan leather interior is a real treat, starting with the
luxurious-looking split-bench seat and 2-spoke leather-wrapped
steering wheel. The black-faced gauges inside the factory
instrument panel should look familiar to anyone who drove a
rear-wheel-drive GM product in the '80s. Surprisingly nice tan
carpets are protected by custom El Camino floor mats and the 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, cold R134a A/C, and a tilt steering column. There's an
upgraded Kenwood AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit that provides the
entertainment, and it fits neatly into the dash and still works, so
be a traditionalist shouldn't mind the change too much. 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 a 305 cubic inch Chevy V8 topped by a Rochester
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 (and we have the maintenance receipts that
spell most of that work out) but never modified or abused in the
careful miles that it's been on the road. An original black air
cleaner adds some contrast 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
4-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. An upgraded dual exhaust system provides a
great soundtrack, and you'll note that the floors are clean and
solid, which makes since as this Elky has lived most of its life in
sunny Texas. Flashy American Racing Torque Thrust chrome wheels
continue add a modern look and carry 235/60/15 blackwall radials at
all four corners.
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!
