1982 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1982 Chevrolet El Camino represented a key moment in the evolution of Chevrolet’s iconic car-truck hybrid. Built on GM’s G-body platform, the 1982 model featured updated styling and mechanical improvements that aligned it more closely with the contemporary Chevrolet Malibu. Its squared-off front end, crosshatch grille, and quad rectangular headlights gave it a modernized appearance, while retaining the El Camino’s distinctive blend of passenger car comfort and pickup utility.

Engine options included a V6, a 5.0-liter V8, and a 5.7-liter diesel V8 — the latter being a notable but short-lived experiment in fuel economy. Trim levels ranged from the base model to the more upscale Conquista and sporty Super Sport (SS), which could be enhanced with Choo-Choo Customs styling packages. The SS variant featured bold graphics and aerodynamic touches, appealing to performance-minded buyers.

The 1982 model year showcased Chevrolet’s efforts to keep the platform relevant through modernization and variety. It remains a favorite for its unique design and role in bridging the gap between muscle cars and utility vehicles.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Dark Blue Metallic (WA7414) paint with light blue top over blue cloth upholstery

• Powered by a 5.0-liter, four-barrel V8 rated at 145 hp and 240 torque

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• White fiberglass cap

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Functional pickup-style bed with tailgate

• Updated front styling

• Malibu-style dashboard

• Air conditioning

• Tilt/adjustable steering wheel

• Delco AM radio

• Douglas Performance GT P215/70R14 tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint imperfections include chips and patina

• Silver trim is peeling on driver’s door

• Passenger side mirror is missing

• Outside edge of driver’s seat is torn/split

• Clock does not work

Included

• Rubber floor mats

• Original owner’s maintenance notes from new (18 November 1982 to 3 May 2014)

• Keys

• Tire pressure gauge

• Two wheel covers with faux lugs

• Spare bulbs

Ownership History

This 1982 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Alabama.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com  

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.    Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.