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1978 Chevrolet El Camino SS

VIN: 1W80L8K498429
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Sold
$50,000
Jul 29, 2022
Mecum
Harrisburg, PA, USA
TMU
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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  • HISTORY (2)
  • SPECS
  • COMPS (30)
  • TAXONOMY

Market Summary

The Chevrolet El Camino - 5th Gen (1978 to 1987) market. See Similar Markets

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A new, trimmer El Camino was unveiled in 1978, adopting the new, more sharp-edged Malibu styling, and a one-inch longer wheelbase of 117 in ... Learn more.
There are 86 Chevrolet El Camino for sale across all model years (1959 to 1987) and variants, 32 are 5th Gen and 4 are model year 1978 . There were 206 5th Gen sold in the last 5 years.

Vehicle History

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Jul 29, 2022
Sold at for $50,000
Harrisburg, PA, USA
Jul 22, 2021
Sold at for $40,000
16,000 mi · Greensboro, NC, USA

Comps

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1986 Chevrolet El Camino SS

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 76k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
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$12,500
Feb 13, 2025
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1978 Chevrolet El Camino Super Sport

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$15,500
Jul 25, 2024
75% Relevance
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1984 Chevrolet El Camino SS

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 7k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Last Asking
$13,500
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Feb 21, 2025
73% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • TMU
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

Specs

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Year
1978
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
SS
Model Trim
-
Engine
350ci V8 (LM1 170hp)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
TMU
VIN
1W80L8K498429
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Pickup
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Black
Int. Color Group
Red/Burgundy

Taxonomy

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