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1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 16, 2025.

$51,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $47,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

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The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Chevrolet El Camino
Generation
El Camino 1968 to 1972
Version
El Camino SS
Gearbox
Manual
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 49 comparable sales, 2% over its top.

Middle half of sales$29,000 to $46,000
Median$37,000
Sales behind it49Likely

From 49 sales of the Chevrolet El Camino SS (El Camino 1968 to 1972) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $29,000 and $46,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SSMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$68,000
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SSMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$45,000
1970 Chevrolet El Camino LS6Mecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$172,500
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SSMecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$65,000
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS LS5 454Bring a Trailer, July 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2026$58,000
396-Powered 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$55,000
1971 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 6, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 6, 2026$35,250
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SSMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$27,000