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1987 Chevrolet El Camino

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2022, offered with no reserve.

$38,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $35,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1987
Make and model
Chevrolet El Camino
Generation
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Version
El Camino 1978 to 1987
VIN
3GCCW80H5HS906570
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 39 comparable sales, 119% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,650 to $16,000
Median$12,000
Sales behind it39Likely

From 39 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 $7,650 and $16,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1987 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$19,000
1987 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2025$7,100
1987 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, July 23, 2025MecumJuly 23, 2025$5,050
1987 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, May 11, 2025MecumMay 11, 2025$4,500
1987 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, April 5, 2025MecumApril 5, 2025$8,900
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

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 16, 2022Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$38,500
Jan. 10, 2026SoldMecumMecum$37,400