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1986 Chevrolet El Camino

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 17, 2026.

$16,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1986
Make and model
Chevrolet El Camino
Generation
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Version
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
3GCCW80H3GS901477
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 38 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$7,475 to $16,500
Median$11,875
Sales behind it38Likely

From 38 sales of the Chevrolet El Camino 1978 to 1987 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,475 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1986 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$21,890
1986 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$12,000
1986 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, March 17, 2026MecumMarch 17, 2026$7,250
1986 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$17,000
1986 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2025$18,000
1986 Chevrolet El CaminoCars & Bids, Feb. 13, 2025Cars & BidsFeb. 13, 2025$11,750
1986 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Feb. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 13, 2025$12,500
1987 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$19,000