1980 GMC Caballero

Description

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“What do you call a vehicle that mates pickup truck utility with the exciting appearance and interior luxury of a car? Caballero!” Chevrolet dealers couldn’t have a monopoly on truck sales within General Motors, so dealers from divisions like Pontiac offered GMC trucks. These vehicles shared most of the same platforms and components with Chevrolet but offered a bit more style and comfort, and in some cases, more engine options. So, when Chevrolet introduced a new, sleeker version of the El Camino in 1978, aligning it with the sharp-edged styling of the Malibu, GMC benefitted with its own version, the Caballero. Sporting a one inch longer wheelbase of 117.1 inches, this model shared its front-end sheet metal and doors with the Malibu, while its rear bumper was borrowed from the Malibu station wagon. Notably, the El Camino and Caballero boasted a unique chassis, distinct from any other Chevrolet vehicle at the time.   

While Chevy’s El Camino has enjoyed great popularity, the GMC Caballero is hardly as well known. This GMC Caballero is one of just 4,742 built in 1980, perfect for someone who wants utility and excitement in something a little different.  

Highlights 

• One of just 4,742 GMC Caballero built in 1980 

• L39 4.4-liter V8 with 2bbl carburetor 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Factory CB radio option 

• Finished in Black with a bucket seat interior 

• The chassis number (TW80JAK501044) decodes as: 

  • T – GMC 

  • W – Caballero 

  • 80 – Sedan pickup two-door 

  • J – 4.4-liter V8 2bbl carburetor 

  • A – 1980 model year 

  • K – Kansas City, Missouri, final assembly plant 

  • 501004 – Sequential production number starting at 500001 

Features 

• Tires date code 2021

• Aftermarket radio 

• Air conditioning  

• Color-keyed cut-pile carpeting  

• Heater/defogger  

• Two-speed electric windshield wipers  

• Dual note horns  

• Padded sun visors  

• Color-keyed energy-absorbing steering wheel and column  

• 10-inch prismatic rearview mirror  

• Power door locks  

• Convenient storage space hidden behind the driver's seat  

• Power windows  

• Lighted ashtray and glove box  

• Column-mounted gear selector 

Known Imperfections

• Paint has various nicks and scratches

• Right rear taillight inoperable

• Air conditioning inoperable

• Radio inoperable

• Windshield wipers inoperable

• No reverse lights

• Oil Seepage

Ownership History

This rarely-seen 1980 GMC Caballero entered the MacMillian Collection in 2022.

Additional Notes 

Title in Transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Marvin Waters Phone: 910.315.2918 email: mwaters@hagerty.com