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For Sale: 1981 Chevrolet El Camino in Chandler, Arizona

Vehicle Description

Buster Crabbe's Last rocket ship. The Olympic Gold Medalist and the only actor to play 3 Super Hero's played the roles as Tarzan, Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. In addition was in over 100 movies.

This blue beauty has a ZZ4 engine professionally built by legendary Top Fuel racer Turk-Cox Braswell. In addition A 700R transmission with posi rear end. Buster was very disappointed in the performance of the factory engine. Busters son Cullen "Cuffy" Crabbe installed all the go fast parts. He was with his dad when he purchased it new at Courtesy Chevrolet in downtown Phoenix. At that time Buster lives in Scottsdale, Az with his wife until his untimely death in April 1983. A Signed Statement by his son Cuffy that this is the one and the same car his father purchased in 1981.

The car is still a rocket ship.

Vehicle Details

  • 1981 Chevrolet El Camino
  • Listing ID: CC-1522191
  • Price: $20,000 (OBO)
  • Location:Chandler, Arizona
  • Year:1981
  • Make:Chevrolet
  • Model:El Camino
  • Exterior Color:Blue
  • Interior Color:Blue
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:Buster Crabbe
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Aftermarket Wheels:Yes
  • Restoration History:Partially Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Good
  • Seat Material:Velour
  • AM/FM Radio:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Tilt Wheel:Yes
  • Electronic Ignition:Yes
  • Ported:Yes
  • Engine History:Replaced
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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