An SS just sold with a four-speed for over $22,000, so there’s a good chance the seller will get his price if he’s patient. Factoring in the special-order configuration and low mileage, this El Camino may be pretty close to unrepeatable. One can assume it has to look as clean under the hood as the rest of the car, which was clearly the previous owner’s pride and joy. It was the predecessor to the 1978 Black Knight. The seller doesn’t specify which one his El Camino is equipped with, nor does he include any engine bay photos. From 1979 through the 1983 model year, the Royal Knight was the top trim level of the Super Sport (SS) package. 1980 Make: Chevrolet Model: El Camino Body type: Coupe. The El Camino came with a few different eight-cylinder options, including a 4.4L, 5.0L, and a 350. Save 7,047 this September on a 1981 Chevrolet El Camino on CarGurus. continental kit g body 13', bumper kit, custom 13' wheel universal g-body. The listing notes the previous owner special-ordered the bucket seats. Features Precision Diecast Collectible Greenlight Muscle Series 26 Full Diecast Metal Body & Chassis Detailed Interior Officially Licensed Diecast.7. CHEVY MALIBU, EL CAMINO G BODY SS FRONT BUMPER CONVERSION WITH LIGHT BRACKETS BODY KIT. The El Camino came in a variety of special trims, including the Super Sport, Caballero, and Choo-Choo Custom, but this one appears to be a standard model that has survived in incredible condition. The lighting may be working in its favor, but other photos in different lights seem to confirm the cabin really does look this nice. Mileage is said to be just 42,000, which helps explain the state of preservation inside. The 1980 El Camino started out the 1980s with little change, keeping to the Malibus styling with single rectangular headlights and Malibu grill pattern. The interior is far more handsome than I would have ever thought an El Camino could look. Of course, it helps that this one is in outstanding condition. Not since Gene Hackman brutalized one in Enemy of the State has an El Camino been so cool. Of course, the fact that it’s not really a truck in the truest sense of the word works to its advantage because it transforms into an epic street cruiser. It becomes more compelling as a purchase with three pedals, if only because the combination of a pickup bed, V8, and manual transmission is one of the most classically American combos ever offered. While we all know the El Camino and can appreciate its quirkiness as a package, there’s something about finding one in pristine condition with a manual gearbox. That’s why this rare 4-speed manual-equipped 1979 Chevrolet El Camino is so appealing, listed here on craigslist for $18,500 near Phoenix.

That’s why vehicles from the so-called malaise era may begin to see some renewed appreciation as representing a better value than what passes for a collector vehicle. There’s only so much comfort one can take from knowing you could potentially make money on a vehicle when it comes time to sell in the meantime, you’re possibly feeling like you overspent. For the past few months, I’ve begun to wonder if enthusiasts are tiring of the insane prices some vintage cars and trucks have been going for.

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