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1985 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO PICKUP

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 22, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$7,370Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Chevrolet El Camino
Generation
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Version
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
3GCCW80Z9FS916251
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

Below the middle half of 38 comparable sales, 23% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,225 to $16,500
Median$12,000
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 $8,225 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2025$9,400
1985 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2025$8,000
1985 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Jan. 19, 2025MecumJan. 19, 2025$14,000
1986 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$21,890
1984 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, July 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2026$7,300
1984 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, June 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2026$5,100
1986 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$12,000
1984 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$11,500