1979 Chevrolet El Camino
VIN 1W80H9K581916
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Dec 13, 2025
What’s special about this listing
Originally had the 305cid with 2bbl carb but has since been modified to 350cid with 4bbl Edelbrock.
Odometer reads 148,000 miles but that is not the true mileage on the 350 engine, which also has
modified camshaft that makes it rock.
I can verify that I bought it in 2008 with 98,000 miles on it and have put approx. 50,000 miles on it.
It is well maintained and has only had full synthetic engine oil in it changed regularly. It was a daily driver
but only goes out a few times a month since I have retired. It has always been garaged. It has some minor leaks
like you would expect.
Looks good, runs good and gets a lot of thumbs up.
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators.
- Year
- 1979
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model Family
- El Camino
- Model Generation
- 5th Gen
- Model Variant
- -
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- 1W80H9K581916
- Mileage
- 148,000 mi
- Originality
- Modified
- Engine
- 305ci V8 (LG3 135-150hp)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Pickup
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Red
- Color Group (Int)
- Beige/Tan
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