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350-Powered 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 7, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$6,930Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Chevrolet El Camino
Generation
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1W80U8D511774
Condition
Fair (4)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 74 comparable sales, 27% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,825 to $18,338
Median$12,500
Sales behind it74Likely

From 74 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 $8,825 and $18,338.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
26-Years-Owned, 350-Powered 1978 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$6,200
1978 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$19,000
One-Family-Owned 1978 Chevrolet El Camino 350Bring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2026$15,250
1978 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$15,000
1978 Chevrolet El Camino CustomMecum, Oct. 4, 2025MecumOct. 4, 2025$55,000
1978 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2025$17,500
1979 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$3,950
1978 Chevrolet El Camino SSMecum, Dec. 6, 2025MecumDec. 6, 2025$6,700