Chevrolet El Camino
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 277 public sales of the Chevrolet El Camino. The records run from January 2023 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 122 sold at a median of $23,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $9,200 for the 1978-1987 El Camino to $49,700 for the 1959-1960 El Camino.
Generations
Versions
About the Chevrolet El Camino
- Built
- 1959 to 1987
- Versions
- 5
- Body styles
- Pickup
- Power
- 135 to 200 hp
Chevrolet introduced the El Camino for the 1959 model year, two years after Ford launched the Ranchero. The first generation ran only through 1960. Chevrolet built 22,246 in 1959 and 14,163 in 1960, then dropped the model.
The El Camino returned for 1964 with bigger engines and higher trim levels. The third generation, 1968 to 1972, was based on the longer-wheelbase Chevelle sedan. The SS 396 launched in 1968. A few 1970 cars received the LS6 454, rated up to 450 hp. GMC sold a twin from 1971 to 1987 under two names, Sprint and Caballero.
The 1973 redesign matched the Chevelle line and produced the largest El Camino generation. The fifth and final generation covered 1978 to 1987. V6 engines were offered for the first time, and Oldsmobile diesels were optional from 1982 through 1984. After the 1984 model year, production moved to Mexico. Chevrolet ceased production after the 1987 model year.
Sources: Hagerty: 1969 El Camino and its generations, Fox News: 5 secrets of the Chevrolet El Camino, Kansas City Auto Museum: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, Wikipedia: Chevrolet El Camino, HH Classic: A brief history of the Chevy El Camino
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet El Camino cost?
In the past 12 months, 122 sold at a median of $23,500. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $9,400 and $30,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $9,200 to $49,700, depending on version.
What is a Chevrolet El Camino worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. 1959-1960 El Camino: $49,700. 1968-1972 El Camino: $34,700. 1964-1967 El Camino: $20,400. 1973-1977 El Camino: $10,500. 1978-1987 El Camino: $9,200.
What is the cheapest El Camino to buy?
The 1978-1987 El Camino has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $9,200. In the past 12 months, 32 sold at a median of $11,000.
Which El Camino is worth the most?
The 1959-1960 El Camino has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $49,700. In the past 12 months, 19 sold at a median of $57,200.
How many Chevrolet El Caminos have sold?
Shifty has recorded 277 public sales since January 2023. 122 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $13,000 on Oct 13, 2026.
What generations of the Chevrolet El Camino are there?
Shifty tracks 5 generations of the Chevrolet El Camino. In order: 1959-1960 (1959 to 1960), 1964-1967 (1964 to 1967), 1968-1972 (1968 to 1972), 1973-1977 (1973 to 1977) and 1978-1987 (1978 to 1987). The busiest is the 1968-1972, with 40 sales in the past 12 months. The 1959-1960 has the highest 12-month median, at $57,200.
Which El Camino sells most often?
The 1968-1972 El Camino trades most often, with 96 recorded sales. 40 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Chevrolet El Caminos sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 11 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Barrett-Jackson (5) and Hagerty Marketplace (4).
How many miles do Chevrolet El Caminos have when they sell?
Across the last 15 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 25,600 miles. The lowest showed 1,000 miles and the highest 99,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Chevrolet El Camino prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Chevrolet El Camino. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.