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Fifth Generation Chevrolet El Camino (1978–1987)

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Fifth Generation Chevrolet El Camino for sale.

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The downsized G-body El Camino was lighter and sharper-edged, sharing its platform with the Malibu and Monte Carlo. The SS, Royal Knight, and Conquista trims and the surging popularity of G-body builds have lifted clean examples. The GMC Caballero was its badge-engineered twin. This was the final El Camino, ending in 1987.

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Generation G-body

Fifth Generation Chevrolet El Camino

1978–1987 · Utility Pickup

The downsized G-body El Camino was lighter and sharper-edged, sharing its platform with the Malibu and Monte Carlo. The SS, Royal Knight, and Conquista trims and the surging popularity of G-body builds have lifted clean examples. The GMC Caballero was its badge-engineered twin. This was the final El Camino, ending in 1987.

Key Engines

V6 200 / 229 / 262 cu in · 110-140 hp
Small-block V8 305 / 350 cu in · 140-170 hp
Diesel V8 350 cu in · ~105 hp

Notable Trims

SS Royal Knight Conquista Caballero (GMC)

What to look for on a 1978–1987 El Camino

  • Bed and lower-body rust
  • GM 350 diesel reliability (avoid unless converted)
  • Smog-era electronics and carburetion
  • SS / Royal Knight graphics and trim originality
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1983 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
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1983 Chevrolet El Camino

$23,500
1984 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
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1984 Chevrolet El Camino

$11,895 138,300 miles
1987 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
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1987 Chevrolet El Camino

$12,995 88,486 miles
1983 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1983 Chevrolet El Camino

$10,795 123,456 miles
1987 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1987 Chevrolet El Camino

$13,895 60,427 miles
1981 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1981 Chevrolet El Camino

$6,495 19,810 miles
1985 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1985 Chevrolet El Camino

$17,495 103,260 miles
1979 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1979 Chevrolet El Camino

$25,399 800 miles
1981 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1981 Chevrolet El Camino

$17,495 74,621 miles
1982 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1982 Chevrolet El Camino

$23,895 72,000 miles
1979 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1979 Chevrolet El Camino

$22,495 29,000 miles
1986 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1986 Chevrolet El Camino

$20,895 49,000 miles
1981 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1981 Chevrolet El Camino

$14,495 92,000 miles
1987 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1987 Chevrolet El Camino

$12,995 185,315 miles
1985 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1985 Chevrolet El Camino

$23,995
1986 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1986 Chevrolet El Camino

$22,995 78,253 miles
1985 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1985 Chevrolet El Camino

$18,500 94,416 miles
1982 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1982 Chevrolet El Camino

$38,495 3,500 miles
1978 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1978 Chevrolet El Camino

$26,495 8,700 miles
1980 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1980 Chevrolet El Camino

$24,895 116,000 miles
1982 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1982 Chevrolet El Camino

$35,995 3,000 miles
1986 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1986 Chevrolet El Camino

$23,995 78,596 miles
1982 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1982 Chevrolet El Camino

$18,995 81,000 miles
1979 Chevrolet El Camino Dealer
United States

1979 Chevrolet El Camino

$19,995 90,000 miles

In-Depth Answers

Editorial Q&A · 3 articles

How much does a Chevrolet El Camino SS cost?

A Chevrolet El Camino SS sells for $25,000–$65,000 in 2026 depending on year, engine, and condition. The 1970 El Camino SS 454 LS6 is the be...

By Robert Halloran · 2 min read

What is an El Camino SS 454?

The El Camino SS 454 is a 1970-onward Super Sport fitted with the 454 big-block. The 1970 LS6 version was rated at 450 hp, the same legendar...

By Robert Halloran · 1 min read

Is the El Camino a car or a truck?

The El Camino is a coupe utility, a car-based pickup. It is built on a passenger-car platform (full-size in 1959-1960, then the Chevelle A-b...

By Robert Halloran · 1 min read
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