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1980 Chevrolet El Camino

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 5, 2025.

$6,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,600, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1980
Make and model
Chevrolet El Camino
Generation
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Version
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1W80KAK490464
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, 47% 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
1980 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$20,000
1980 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$12,000
1979 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$3,950
Original-Owner 1981 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2026$18,000
1981 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$10,000
1979 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2025$35,000
1979 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, July 24, 2025MecumJuly 24, 2025$13,000
1981 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, March 19, 2025MecumMarch 19, 2025$10,000