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1982 Chevrolet El Camino

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 23, 2026.

$9,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,900, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1982
Make and model
Chevrolet El Camino
Generation
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Version
El Camino 1978 to 1987
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1GCCW80H5CR189776
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
1982 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, March 22, 2025MecumMarch 22, 2025$13,000
1982 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$8,900
Original-Owner 1981 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2026$18,000
1981 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$10,000
1981 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, March 19, 2025MecumMarch 19, 2025$10,000
1984 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, July 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2026$7,300
1984 Chevrolet El CaminoBring a Trailer, June 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2026$5,100
1984 Chevrolet El CaminoMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$11,500