1976 Chevrolet El Camino

2dr Pickup

8-cyl. 305cid/140hp 2bbl LG3

#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good

$9,000*

equal0%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
Value GraphOct 2024
insurance

Protect your 1976 Chevrolet El Camino from the unexpected.

Better coverage built for classics at a price you can afford. Online quotes are fast and easy
More 1976 Chevrolet El Camino values

Model overview

Model description

General Motors introduced all new “Colonnade” body styles for its a-body mid-sized products for 1973, and the car-based Chevrolet El Camino pickup was no exception. The new styling, featured hardtop-style doors and upper glass, and a wide variety of engines ranging from a 250-cid six-cylinder all the way up to a 454-cid big-block V-8. The new El Camino was well received, and more than 51,000 were sold in 1973.

Front disc brakes were standard, along with all coil suspension and flow-through power ventilation. New options included luxuries such as swivel bucket seats and a center console, as well as Turbine I wheels. Payload was a respectable 1/2 ton.

During this time, Chevrolet used the El Camino (which was subjected to different rules and regulations since it was classified as a truck) to fill in for diminishing power in muscle cars. An SS El Camino could be equipped with either a 350-cid V-8 or a 454-cid big block, and plenty of enthusiasts so equipped their El Camino.

The 1974 El Camino received a new work-oriented small-block option with a 400-cid V-8. The 1975 El Caminos followed GM’s decree that all new cars would utilize catalytic convertors and high energy ignition, and with those legally mandated changes, emissions and power went down and gas mileage stayed about the same. The 1976 model year saw the introduction of GM’s new rectangular dual stacked headlights on the El Camino, and the new option of a 305-cid V-8. The 454 engine was discontinued across the brand, symbolically ending the performance era. The 1977 model year saw the line continue without the 400 V-8. GM would down-size the El Camino in 1978 with a complete redesign.

Today the Chevrolet El Camino of this era has a loyal following. The trucks are instantly recognizable, and especially the earliest years of this generation offer a semblance of performance. They weren’t necessarily used as work horses when new, so attrition isn’t a serious problem with these trucks. More of an issue is the fact that the El Camino was bought by enthusiasts who often customized their cars, making stock examples somewhat difficult to uncover.

Equipment

  • StandardOptional
  • Transmission3-Speed Manual TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
  • BrakesFront Disc Brakes
  • Power SteeringYes
  • Air ConditioningYes
  • Manual Cruise ControlSpeed Control
  • WindowsPower Windows
  • Comfort Equipment Heater/Defroster
  • SeatsBench SeatBucket Seats
  • Roof DescriptionVinyl Roof Cover
  • Clock Yes
  • Steering WheelTilt Steering Wheel

Equipment

Standard

  • Transmission3-Speed Manual Transmission
  • BrakesFront Disc Brakes
  • Comfort Equipment Heater/Defroster
  • SeatsBench Seat

Optional

  • TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
  • Power SteeringYes
  • Air ConditioningYes
  • Manual Cruise ControlSpeed Control
  • WindowsPower Windows
  • SeatsBucket Seats
  • Roof DescriptionVinyl Roof Cover
  • Clock Yes
  • Steering WheelTilt Steering Wheel
Find more values
Search for prices of other cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles
Classic car

All prices shown here are based on various data sources, as detailed in About Our Prices. The Hagerty Price Guide is for informational purposes only and is not intended as financial advice. For additional information and a complete description of benefits, visit hagerty.com/legal. Purchase of insurance not required for membership in HDC. Hagerty, Hagerty Valuation Tools & Hagerty Drivers Club are registered trademarks of The Hagerty Group LLC, ©2024 The Hagerty Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. The Hagerty Group, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty, Inc.