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1981 Chevrolet El Camino

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 13, 2026.

$11,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $10,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Chevrolet El Camino
Generation
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Version
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1GCCW80H7BD418440
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 38 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$7,475 to $16,500
Median$12,000
Sales behind it38Likely

From 38 sales of the Chevrolet El Camino 1978 to 1987 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,475 and $16,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Original-Owner 1981 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2026$18,000
1981 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, March 19, 2025MecumMarch 19, 2025$10,000
1982 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$8,900
1980 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$5,600
1980 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$20,000
1980 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$12,000
1982 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, March 22, 2025MecumMarch 22, 2025$13,000
1982 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$8,900