Vehicle Description
As you've guessed, the Caballero was GMC's version of the venerable
El Camino, although this particular 1986 GMC Caballero is far from
ordinary. With a snarling big block V8, gorgeous custom paint, and
plenty of upgrades, it's a seldom-seen hauler with big
performance.
The first thing you notice is that incredible custom paint job, and
it's every bit as impressive as you think. The subtle combination
is accentuated by a cowl induction hood and a chin spoiler to make
this hauler look like a first-class show piece. Nothing else was
notably shaved or modified, and things like the hood pins seem
right at home next to the upright GM hood ornament. It was finished
a few years ago, but the quality work means that it's holding up
extremely well with only minor signs of use. No worries, though,
because showing up in this truck/car means you get all the
attention, mostly because most folks haven't seen a Caballero
before. Aside from that hood, the bodywork remains completely
stock, and that frenched license plate frame was original
equipment; pretty cool, right? You also get a bed that doesn't look
like it ever had to work very hard as well as traditional touches
like chrome bumpers, factory grille, and color-matched mirrors to
give it a sleek look.
The custom leather interior reflects the exterior color combination
with gray seats and black carpets, and the look is extremely
attractive. The door panels look fairly stock and this Caballero
comes fully loaded with options like power windows and locks, a
tilt steering column, and power brakes and steering. The original
gauges are joined by a big tachometer on top of the dash and a trio
of auxiliary gauges under the dash, all of which add a sporty look
to the Cab's interior. There's also an AM/FM/CD stereo in the
original slot, a Grant GT steering wheel wrapped in leather, and
nice factory gauges that are in decent shape. The new stuff is in
excellent shape, making this a car you can get in and go right now
without a second thought.
Mechanically, this Caballero originally carried a wheezing 305
cubic inch V8, but today there's a 454 cubic inch V8 that was built
to be entertaining. It's a tight fit in the engine bay, which was
only designed for small blocks, but with an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor, HEI ignition, and what sounds like a decent cam inside,
it transforms the Caballero's personality. Aside from some polished
aluminum bits, the engine bay looks pretty stock, including the
Chevy orange engine, suggesting that this is how GM might have done
it. The 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission means that this is a
great highway cruiser and it spins what appears to be the original
rear end. Standard cast iron exhaust manifolds feed a custom
Flowmaster exhaust system that sounds throaty without getting
annoying on long drives and the underside is clean but not
over-detailed, so you can still drive this car without worries.
Chrome wheels look like modern Torque Thrusts and are wrapped with
235/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear Michelin radials.
Unusual, beautifully built, and plenty fast, this GMC is a standout
in our showroom and could be a standout at the next show you
attend. Call today!