Vehicle Description
It's official, 1980s El Caminos are worthy of collector status.
This redesigned, late 5th generation 1982 Chevrolet El Camino was
deemed worthy enough to preserve for 38 years and it certainly
attracts a lot of attention on the street. Use it as-is for easy
cruising, give it some upgrades for the modern world, or put it to
work; at this price, what do you have to lose?
Thanks to the handsome Silver Metallic paint, this El Camino looks
like a far more expensive car than it is. Still wearing its
original, survivor-grade paint that's been extremely
well-maintained throughout the years, it's a shade 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 treated as a valued member of the family by the 2 owners it's
accrued since new - with no signs of being a work truck - and
seeing anything built in the '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, even though there's not a ton
of it. The crosshatch grille flanked by quad rectangular lights was
all new for year, while the stainless that highlights the fender
wells and the band of bright trim surrounding the bed remains in
great condition, adding a little contrasting bling to the overall
presentation. And out back, the painted bed floor gives this Elky a
bit of an upscale look, showing further proof that hard labor was
never on the menu.
The all-original blue interior is a real treat, starting with the
luxurious-looking split-bench cloth 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, and the elegant woodgrain
applique found throughout the cabin gives the car-truck a very
upscale look. Surprisingly plush matching 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 locks, factory A/C
(though it does need servicing), and a tilt steering column. The
original AM/FM/Cassette radio is surprisingly still in place, and
it fits neatly into the dash and still works, so be a
traditionalist and don't change it please! 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 super-clean Elky that you could easily drive
cross-country without feeling like it beat you up.
In addition to its thoroughly original appearance both inside and
out, this classic Chevy offers a reassuringly solid driving
condition. Its engine compartment shows the same attentive care
lavished on the rest of the car, harboring a gas-saving 3.8 liter
fuel injected V6 that fires up promptly and runs smoothly as it
pairs with an automatic transmission in top form. Careful
maintenance throughout the years has left the car in top mechanical
shape, and the assortment of fresh-looking belts and hoses
surrounding the engine show that regular service has been
consistent over the years. Smooth power steering makes this
versatile ride easy to maneuver, while power brakes that feature
discs up front bring its set of 14" mag wheels wrapped with
225/70/14 white-letter tires to a stop quickly when called
upon.
The day of the El Camino is here yet again, so whether you want to
use this one for fun or work, it remains a great choice. Call
today!
