For Sale: 1987 GMC Caballero in Lutz, Florida

This 1987 GMC Caballero is something special. This was the final year for the El Camino and its rarer GMC sibling. And because this is so important, it is presented in a highly original presentation that is quite preserved, right down to its numbers-matching V8.


This is one to get classic car fans excited. It's highly original where the paint and brightwork just have the right hints of well-earned patina. It's hard to find anything that looks out of place, and even the paint is believed to be original. And the way the panels fit tells you this has had a well-respected life thus far. It really backs up the belief that the odometer represents the full actual mileage (averaging about 1,900 miles annually.) The GMC Caballero has an instant appeal because we see far fewer of these than their El Camino siblings. In fact, it's believed that there were fewer than 2k examples built in 1987 - the final official production year. The trim shows this is the upper-level Amarillo trim, and the two-tone dark and light chestnut combo will remind you of the premium El Camino Conquista. Everywhere you look has all the right factory-correct flair. There's stainless steel trim that neatly provides a dividing line for the paint colors. And we love the tail light inset in the rear bumper. It's all part of a car-like style you don't get on other small pickups. And while the bed looks great, the rubber mat is there to make sure it stays that way if you ever use this as a true pickup.


The loaded interior is a big reminder that this is a truck with a sedan level of comfort. The pillow-top cloth seating is amazingly plush. You can choose to seat three across or fold down the armrest for individual comfort for two. The preservation level and materials quality is a great indicator that the previous owners felt more like caretakers. And we can see why. It's loaded with all the best factory features like power windows, power locks, cruise control, a tilt steering column, the original AM/FM/cassette stereo, and cold air conditioning.


Under the hood is exactly what you want to see. It's GM's 305 cubic-inch small-block V8 that we love because of how hardy they are. It's the numbers-matching powerplant, and as you can see from the tidy engine bay, this one has received proper care over the years. And this attention is felt in the smooth and quiet operation of the motor. This Caballero is set up to be an easy all-day cruiser with features such as power steering, power brakes, front discs, and a four-speed automatic transmission with highway-friendly overdrive.


Complete with maintenance records, this is a fantastically preserved and loaded final-year Caballero that's available today at a value price. These kinds of deals of well-preserved classics never stay in our showroom long. Call today!!!