29k-Mile 1987 Chevrolet El Camino

Description

Raleigh Classic Car Auctions have built a pristine reputation over 26 years of live auctions, as the go-to for the best-of-the-best offerings for car collectors and enthusiasts. Regionally trusted and nationally recognized, Raleigh Classic Car Auctions continues to find low-mile, original examples with documentation annually. The October Special is an offering of 28 premium quality, low-mile and desirable, domestic lots from three private estates. All vehicles are available for in-person inspection at The Raleigh Classic Showroom in Zebulon, NC; 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday: 10/28/25 - 11/12/25 or by appointment.

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The Chevrolet El Camino was produced from 1959 through 1987 and combined passenger-car styling with pickup-truck utility. Developed as Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Ranchero, the El Camino evolved over five generations, sharing its chassis with the brand’s mid-size models such as the Chevelle, Malibu, and Monte Carlo.

The fifth-generation El Camino, introduced for 1978, was built on the G-body platform and incorporated design elements and mechanical components from Chevrolet’s passenger car lineup. By 1987, Chevrolet concluded production of the model, marking the end of a nearly 30-year production run. The El Camino’s configuration, which paired a rear-wheel-drive platform and V8 power with car-like interior features, maintained its popularity among buyers who valued both functionality and comfort.

This 1987 Chevrolet El Camino shows 29,898 miles and is powered by a 5.0L V8 engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The car is finished in its factory two-tone Black and Silver Metallic paint over Gray cloth/velour interior and features Soft-Ray glass, factory air conditioning, AM/FM radio with cassette, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, eight-way power driver’s seat, driver-side remote mirror, power steering, power brakes, GM floor mats, and more.

Highlights

• Offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection

• 29,898 miles indicated

  • Based on the seller's thorough assessment, known history, and accompanying documentation, the odometer reading of this El Camino is believed to be correct.

• Final model year for the fifth-generation El Camino (1978–1987)

• Factory two-tone Black (Code 19) and Silver Metallic paint (Code 13)

• Original Gray cloth/velour interior (Trim Code 82C)

• 305 cu-in, 5.0L (LG4) V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor

• Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive

• Original tires currently installed

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

• The chassis number (3GCCW80H3HS912237) decodes as:

  • 3 - Built in Mexico

  • G - General Motors

  • C - Chevrolet division

  • CW - El Camino line/series (G-body)

  • 80 - 2-door pickup (El Camino) body

  • H - 5.0-L (305 cid) V8, 4-bbl (LG4)

  • 3 - Check digit

  • H - 1987 model year

  • S - Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila assembly plant

  • 912237 - plant sequence number

Features

• Soft-Ray tinted glass

• Factory air conditioning

• AM/FM radio with cassette player

• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel

• Cruise control

• Power windows and power door locks

• Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat

• Front bucket seats with center console

• Rally wheels with Chevrolet center caps

• Chrome body trim and dual sport mirrors

• Full instrumentation including fuel, oil, and temperature gauges

Known Imperfections

• As with any vintage vehicle, some imperfections may be present. Interested parties are encouraged to review the photo gallery and contact the seller with any questions.

Included Items

• Original owner’s manual and warranty booklet

• Dealer invoice and delivery paperwork

• Original dealer folio and registration documents

• Factory GM floor mats

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Ownership History

This 1987 Chevrolet El Camino is offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection with a clean South Carolina title. It was sold new by Capital Chevrolet-Honda in Nashville, Tennessee.