Using the VIN:
The VIN is a 17-character code that serves as a unique identifier for each vehicle. It contains various information, including the model year. You can find the VIN on several locations on the vehicle, such as the dashboard near the windshield, the inside of the driver's door, or on the engine block.
The 10th character in the VIN denotes the model year. Here are the corresponding codes:
- A - 1980
- B - 1981
- C - 1982
- D - 1983
- E - 1984
- F - 1985
- G - 1986
- H - 1987
Using the Rear Lens Number:
Certain El Camino models also display the production year on the taillight lens. The lens may have the year discreetly molded into it, or it may be a part of the lens' design. Look closely at the passenger-side taillight lens for this information.
This method may not always be accurate, however, as the taillight lens may have been replaced at some point during the vehicle's lifetime.
You can combine both of these methods to verify the year of your El Camino, providing you with more accurate information. Keep in mind that these specific details pertain to the Chevrolet El Camino models and may not be applicable to other vehicles.
