1987 Chevy Chevrolet Gm El Camino Ss Choo Choo Custom 2 Owner 3k Orig Miles Rare on 2040-cars

US $27,998.00

Year:1987 Mileage:3889 Color: Blue/Green /
Gray

Location:

Yreka, California, United States

1987 Chevy Chevrolet GM El Camino SS Choo Choo Custom 2 Owner 3k orig miles RARE, US $27,998.00, image 1

1987 Chevy Chevrolet GM El Camino SS Choo Choo Custom 2 Owner 3k orig miles RARE, US $27,998.00, image 2

1987 Chevy Chevrolet GM El Camino SS Choo Choo Custom 2 Owner 3k orig miles RARE, US $27,998.00, image 3

1987 Chevy Chevrolet GM El Camino SS Choo Choo Custom 2 Owner 3k orig miles RARE, US $27,998.00, image 4

1987 Chevy Chevrolet GM El Camino SS Choo Choo Custom 2 Owner 3k orig miles RARE, US $27,998.00, image 5

1987 Chevy Chevrolet GM El Camino SS Choo Choo Custom 2 Owner 3k orig miles RARE, US $27,998.00, image 6

1987 Chevy Chevrolet GM El Camino SS Choo Choo Custom 2 Owner 3k orig miles RARE, US $27,998.00, image 7

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0 305 V8 Not 5.7 or 6.2
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 3GCCW80HXHS913613 Year: 1987
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Other Pickups
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Trim: SS Choo Choo Custom
Options: Cassette Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 3,889
Sub Model: SS Choo Choo custom
Exterior Color: Blue/Green
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: None
Number of Cylinders: 8

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Like New condition may show small signs of age or wear. Should be professionally detailed, a service I could have done for you at buyers request, I only wish not to disturb original patina and wanted buyers to see vehicle in "Exactly as it is" mint to near mint condition. OEM Vintage Collector Grade Matching #'s Authentic."

Here we have up for auction is an UNBELIEVABLE find! ALL ORIGINAL (Except bedliner) 1987 Chevy El Camino SS Choo Choo Customs Designer Series. You know an item is now a serious collectable as soon as they start to make clones copies or knockoffs(Think Rolex). This is THE sleeper investment.

Here is some information On Genuine GM Choo Choo conversions-

* The Choo Choo Customs, Inc., El Camino SS model was available through any Chevrolet dealership from 1983 through 1987. The "Choo-Choo SS" was an appearance package only. Unlike earlier Chevrolet Super Sport models, no performance enhancements were made to the production Choo Choo SS models. A very large percentage of the Choo Choo Customs, El Camino SS's were not factory Super Sports. That percentage of SS's do not carry the RPO code "Z15", designating Chevrolet Motor Division's "SS Sport Decor".

The following information on the Choo-Choo SS is from a 1992 Choo Choo Customs Specialty Parts Division catalog:

"The original El Camino SS was produced by Choo Choo Customs for GM from mid-1983 until the El Camino series was discontinued at the end of 1987. In addition to the aerodynamic nose treatment that was the primary styling feature of all El Camino SSs, all vehicles received graphics on the fascia, doors and tailgate, and a small chrome train logo above the glove compartment door. Vehicles manufactured in 1987 also have a Choo Choo Customs logo with train on the front fascia and tailgate. A limited number of El Camino SS had aerodynamic-ground effect style side exhausts with rectangular chrome exits. Early El Camino SS until mid-1985 used aluminum body side molding with a machine-turned center and two vinyl inserts running full length of the molding. Later El Camino SS used a more rounded style body side molding. Some vehicles used factory side molding and fender well trim. Many El Camino SS were equipped with aluminum wheels. Early vehicles had center caps with styling holes. Later vehicles featured solid center caps. Aluminum cargo rails were also installed on numerous vehicles." More details of the front nose treatment (fascia) can be seen here: Detail Picture, Detail Diagram, Detail Parts List.

"In 1986, Chevrolet was the official truck of the Indianapolis 500 and a specially developed El Camino SS was one of the featured vehicles that performed on-track services before and throughout the race. This one-only El Camino SS featured an aluminum 350 CID Chevy engine and functioning strobe headlights and tail lights, plus a roll bar mounted strobe light system. A special El Camino SS was the only truck to ever pace an IROC race. This IROC-S also featured the trade-mark aerodynamic front end design, IROC-S urethane paint in custom candy colors, and 16" aluminum wheels. Approximately fifteen IROC-S were built between '85 and '86."

*Choo-Choo Customs El Camino SS's also featured a certification sticker mounted below the driver's side door striker. (Picture) Yes, this one was mounted upside down.

*All Choo-Choo SSs had "Designer Series" emblems on the door handles, and, if ordered, on the sides of the non-functional cowl induction hood scoops.

*The front bumper ends were cut off and a portion of the front bumper remained behind the front fascia of all Choo-Choo Customs SS El Caminos. The parking light mounting and lenses are unique.

*Large SS graphic was used at the bottom of the front air-dam when no front license plate was used. Smaller SS graphic was used on the driver's side front below the parking light when a front license plate was used. The production Choo-Choo graphics came in only black or silver.

*Many, but not all, Choo-Choo SS's used an additional Choo Choo Customs, Inc., "train" graphic. Often found below the driver's side headlights and on the tailgate. It is believed that Choo Choo Customs, Inc., experimented with different versions of their logo (train w/smoke trailing and CCC letters) in multiple locations, front fascia and tailgate, throughout 1983-1987.

*All Choo-Choo Customs El Camino SS's were "final assembled" at Choo Choo Customs, Inc's., headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

*Production figures for Choo-Choo Customs El Camino SS (unaudited figures):

1983 - 587, 1984 - 1309, 1985 - 1198, 1986 - 995, 1987 - 861 (total of 4950)

This is no misprint- 861 made in 1987, and I'm told this color combination was exceptionally rare, due to most Choo Choo's having been white with burgundy interior. If you always wanted a Choo Choo with all of the rarest Choo Choo Customs order boxes checked, this is it. 3889 Miles, this is a second owner vehicle, and she is in her 80's. This car has been stored in a Barn in Iowa for most of its life after being bought from a man that needed money some time ago. This Choo Choo starts right up and will take you anywhere. I would take this across country tomorrow. Runs like a top, AC blows cold. Needs nothing beyond a detail cleaning.

We have the rare side exit exhaust, and optional "Designer Series" non-functional cowl hood scoop with original badging. Small Dash "Choo Choo" logo with 3 C's engraved for "Choo Choo Customs". This is not a "Clone" a "Copy" or even a "Tribute" as many people doctor their language to sidestep the word "FAKE". This is the REAL DEAL. (Even has original Recertification tag with all proper markings, including misspelled "Affective") Interior is in incredible shape, no: rips, tears, snags, cracks- chips, cuts; holes- breaks or repairs. RARE Automatic on the floor shifter. Beautiful grey interior, with GM rubber floor mats to preserve the beauty of the factory carpeting. Optional Choo Choo bed rails in fantastic original condition. This is a turn key Show Car waiting to happen, where you could make new friends, and some money in the right contest. The blue color exterior has an almost shade of green to it that is quite striking, and absolutely rare, especially in a factory Choo Choo model. Title ready to go and so is this beautiful rare El Camino to a buyer who can appreciate the rare piece of automotive history. Don't waste your money overspending on clones or copies, they never appreciate in value like the real thing, and with 3889 miles, this one is truly an investment sure to climb in leaps and bounds in value over the next decade, just look at how much these have gone up in the LAST decade. Will we have another time like 05-06 where low milage all original cars of a bygone era are fetching $100k+? Unfortunately the original Choo Choo customs is now long out of business...never to build another Choo Choo Custom, EVER AGAIN. You will not find another cleaner. No disappointments here!

3889 ORIGINAL MILES

A/t Transmission

5.0L V8

Bucket seats

Chrome Bed Rails

Side Exit Exhaust

Factory Choo Choo Customs Package with all original decals and parts intact.

All switches and buttons functional and original

Never smoked in.

Choo Choo Custom Cowl hood (non functioning)

SO-SO much more.

Feel free to contact me at 530-921-0055 with any questions you may have regarding this vehicle.

Buyer responsible for all expenses, taxes and fees for their State, County or region. Transport available at extra cost to buyer.

$1000 Deposit(via PayPal) Due immediately, with balance due before vehicle is released to new owner, ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.

I Do NOT want trades, payments or excuses. Bid to own, I will report any and all non-paying bidders.

All REASONABLE offers will be considered.

Seller not responsible for buyer assumptions or remorse, This is a legally binding auction and will be treated as such.

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