Best Chevrolet El Camino Year to Buy
There is no single best Chevrolet El Camino year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 261 verified sales, the 1964 is the most affordable at $18,473. The 1967 trades most often (38 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 9 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 2, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 9 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Chevrolet El Camino Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 El Camino | $21,718 | — | 16 | — |
| 1986 El Camino | $18,734 | — | 14 | — |
| 1984 El Camino | $15,304 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1980 El Camino | $14,600No sale since Nov 2025 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1979 El Camino | $18,663No sale since Nov 2025 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1978 El Camino | $20,358 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1972 El Camino | $30,833 | — | 35 | — |
| 1967 El Camino | $23,401 | — | 38 | — |
| 1966 El Camino | $21,659 | — | 28 | — |
| 1965 El Camino | $26,366 | — | 31 | — |
| 1964 El Camino | $18,473 | — | 24 | — |
| 1960 El Camino | $31,908 | — | 15 | — |
| 1959 El Camino | $53,168 | — | 36 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which El Camino year is appreciating?
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Best Chevrolet El Camino Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Chevrolet El Camino year to buy?
There is no single best Chevrolet El Camino year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 261 verified sales, the 1964 is the most affordable at $18,473. The 1967 trades most often (38 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Chevrolet El Camino year is the cheapest?
The 1964 Chevrolet El Camino is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $18,473. The most valuable is the 1959, at $53,168.
How much is a Chevrolet El Camino worth?
Depending on the model year, a Chevrolet El Camino is worth from $18,473 to $53,168 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Chevrolet El Camino year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.