Vehicle Description
It's official, 1980s El Caminos are worthy of collector status.
This 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista was deemed worthy enough to
preserve for 34 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 Silver Metallic and Gray paint, this El
Camino looks like a far more expensive car than it is. The car was
repainted to a top 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. 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. The
freshly painted bed also gives this Elky a bit of an upscale
look.
The mostly original 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. Surprisingly nice light
gray 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 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 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 4-barrel
carburetor and making a reasonable (for 1986) 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 believed low 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. A
recently replaced single exhaust system provides a great
soundtrack, and you'll note that the floors are extraordinarily
clean, suggesting that this car has never lived in a rust belt
climate. Flashy Ralley wheels continue the factory look and carry
205/75/14 American Classics whitewall 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!
