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1978 GMC Caballero

VIN: 5W80L8D501095
For Sale
$15,000
Oct 7, 2025
Private Seller
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
43,000 mi TMU
Automatic
LHD
Modified
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About this 1978 GMC Caballero

VIN: 5W80L8D501095

1978 GMC CABALLERO

I purchased this 1978 GMC Caballero in North Carolina (where it currently resides) in 2017. The truck, “a daily driver,” is finished in two-tone metallic blue and white paint with white leatherette upholstery and powered by a 350ci engine mated to a TH350 auto transmission and Posi traction rear end

Equipment includes Rochester quad four carburetor, a Weiand Street intake manifold, Hooker exhaust headers Flowmaster mufflers, power steering, power disc brakes, 15” tires and spoke rims.

Listing Details
• VIN 5W80L8050095
• 43k miles (unverified)
• 350ci V8
• Three speed automatic transmission (rebuilt)
• Metallic Blue and White paint
• White leatherette upholstery
• 15” spoke wheels
• Power Steering
• Fower front disc brakes
• AM/FM/CD stereo
• Power windows and locks
• Street intake manifold
• Quad four Rochester carburetor, (rebuilt)
• Hooker exhaust headers
• Dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers.
The truck has been repainted and finished in GMC metallic blue and white . Exterior details include a wrap-around rear window, bright trim, dual body matching rear view mirrors, chrome bumpers and stainless steel exhaust tips. The truck bed has been Rhino coated and provided with chrome rails.

The cabin is outfitted with a new electronic instrument Panel, an AM/FM/CD stereo, Console mounted shifter, aftermarket speakers, power windows and door locks.

The bucket seats, separated by a full-length center console are reupholstered in white leatherette complemented by a color coordinated dashboard. door panels and carpets. Amenities include a heater, air conditioner, AM/FM/CD stereo, power windows, power door locks and rubber floor mats.

A white Grant 3 spoke steering wheel is mounted to a tilting column and frames the electronic speedometer, tachometer, and auxiliary gauges (voltage, oil pressure, coolant temperature and fuel level).

The 350ci V8 was reportedly rebuilt under prior ownership. It features a Rochester quad-4 carburetor, a Weiand Street intake manifold chrome valve covers and Hooker competition exhaust headers.
Power is sent to the positraction differential rear wheels through factory equipped 3-speed automatic transmission. A dual exhaust system, with Flowmaster mufflers. has been fitted.

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The GMC Caballero was a series of coupe utilities introduced for the 1978 model year. The Caballero was the successor to the GMC Sprint and ... Learn more.
There are 10 GMC for sale across all model years (1978 to 1987) and 1 1978 GMC Caballero right now. There were 43 sold in the last 5 years.

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Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1978
Make
Model Family
Model Variant
-
Model Trim
-
Engine
350ci V8*
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Modified
Mileage
43,000 mi TMU
VIN
5W80L8D501095
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Pickup
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Blue
Int. Color Group
White
* Due to the modifications on this vehicle, engine specifications may differ from factory specifications