1986 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista

Description

The 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista was part of the fifth and final generation of the El Camino line, which ran from 1978 to ’87. By 1986, the El Camino had firmly established itself as a unique blend of car and truck — a coupe utility vehicle that offered both passenger comfort and cargo utility. The Conquista trim was a mid-level appearance package that added distinctive two-tone paint schemes, special badging, and upgraded interior and exterior trim, giving it a more upscale look compared to the base model.

Under the hood, the 1986 Conquista typically came with either a 4.3-liter V6 or a 5.0-liter V8 engine, paired with a three- or four-speed automatic transmission. The El Camino’s rear-wheel-drive layout and car-like suspension made it more comfortable and better-handling than most pickups.

As the penultimate model year before the El Camino was discontinued in 1987, the ’86 Conquista holds a special place in automotive history. Popular Mechanics highlighted the El Camino’s versatility, calling it “a vehicle that can haul mulch on Saturday and cruise Main Street on Sunday.” It represents the final evolution of a vehicle that defied categorization and became a cult classic among enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Two-tone exterior paint with distinctive Conquista badging

• Powered by a 5.0-liter V8 with a four-barrel carburetor

• Resprayed in original Silver (12) and Black (19) two-tone with Silver cloth/vinyl interior

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires on American Racing aluminum wheels

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Recent updates include:

• New interior carpet

  • New headliner

  • Newer air shocks

  • Dual exhaust system

  • New brakes

  • New battery and battery tray

  • New hood ornament

  • Some gaskets

• Delco AM/FM radio with optional cassette player (working)

• Factory air conditioning (cold)

Known Imperfections

• Turn signal lever plastic cover cracked

• Minor scrape on front chrome bumper

• Minor wear on driver’s side chrome trim around windshield

• Door panel fabric retainers and turn signal lever cover are cracked but have replacements

• The truck bed has some minor scrapes and dents that have been sanded and primed and painted, and bed has been coated at some point

• Rocker panel chrome trim needs replaced on passenger side

• Door seals intact but worn and may need replaced

• Some emission control equipment disconnected

Included

• New replacement turn signal lever

• New truck bed mat

• Hitch complete with ball receiver

• Repair and maintenance records for past 5 years

• Original jack stand and tire wrench

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and since 2014, Iowa.

The consignor states, “This truck is in exceptional condition and mostly original with newer exterior paint on body in original color scheme. Originally titled in Kansas, the chassis and underbody have not been exposed to salt and winter driving conditions. Very clean inside and out. Drives as good as it looks and sounds great with newer custom dual exhaust. Engine and carburetor are original with some emission control equipment disconnected.”