What do you think of the 1978-1981 chevy el camino?

theres one for sale down my road, pretty sure its the A body, havent really gotten close to it to see any real details, price, miles, engine. But what is the overall thought on this car? I know that the glory days of the the third and fourth generation ones with the 454 are gone but would the 78- to early 80's models be a good choice.. would be interested in some minor modifications but not sure how that'd work because if i got the car i'd probably get historic tags to save on insurance, and in New Jersey not sure if this is the case in other states i dont think you can change any major stock part on the car for it to have the vintage tags