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1981 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 30, 2025.

$9,350Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,350, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Chevrolet El Camino
Generation
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1GCCW80J7BD483730
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 74 comparable sales, 6% 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
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
1981 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, March 19, 2025MecumMarch 19, 2025$10,000
1982 Chevrolet El Camino Royal KnightBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2026$8,800
1981 Chevrolet El Camino SSMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$13,000
1982 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$8,900
1982 Chevrolet El Camino ConquistaCars & Bids, Feb. 25, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 25, 2026$7,600
1980 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$5,600