![]() The sun visors are currently stored behind the seat. The selling dealer reports the presence of rust holes in the floorboards. The interior was reportedly reupholstered in the 1970s and features black vinyl upholstery with red felt inserts, red carpets, black door panels, and a pale green dash. Steel 15″ wheels are shod in vintage-style bias-ply whitewall tires. The body is said to have been finished in Roman Red from the factory, and was repainted at an unknown point under previous ownership. Gallery photos show rust-through in the driver-side rocker panel, corrosion on the passenger-side rocker and in the roof seams, wear in the bed, and damage to the front of the right fender.īrightwork includes chrome bumpers as well as moldings on the side panels, fenders, fins, and bed edges. This first-year El Camino is offered with a clean Washington State title. Power is provided by a replacement 283ci V8 featuring a four-barrel carburetor and mated to a “three-on-the-tree” manual gearbox. The car is finished in red with a white roof and features factory moldings, stock hubcaps, bed rails, and bias-ply whitewall tires. So if you like to get attention in your classic, don't let this one slip away.This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino was acquired by the selling dealer in May 2019, reportedly from a longterm previous owner and El Camino collector. You're looking at a truly distinct and powerful Chevy. You'll even spot a custom rear with boxed steel in a C-channel in place of the old X-frame! And making sure this powerful package has the best stopping power is an upgrade to four-wheel disc brakes. Since this is seriously powerful package, you also have stout pieces like the TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and Ford 9-inch rear end. You even have the right supporting components, like an aluminum radiator, MSD electronic ignition, and a custom integrated fuel cell. This V8 is further enhanced by a large Quick Fuel 1050 CFM four-barrel carburetor, Dart hi-rise intake, aluminum heads, and long tube headers feeding the growling dual exhaust. You're looking at 496 cubic-inches of big block power. The engine bay is a clean and mean setup. Of course the added Moon tach that's dominating the dash really gets you ready for something special under the hood. This has a great classic look with bright trim, classic Impala steering wheel, and sporty gauges package. It starts with a gray and white two-tone bench seat, and this theme continues on the doors and dash. The interior has a terrific custom appearance. And as you start to notice the lowered suspension with competition-style torque thrust wheels, you'll begin to realize this is more than just a looker. And the tailgate with the deep "V" design is a true work of art. You'll love the factory pieces like the bright chrome bumpers/trim, dual jet-inspired hood ornaments, and the curved glass wrapping around both the front and rear. It highlights every curve the moment the sunshine hits this classic. ![]() You can see all this nicely thanks to the Space Blue Metallic paint borrowed from a more modern Cadillac. You'll love going over all the style lines that flow into deep creases as they create standout styling elements like the pontoon fenders and huge tailfins. It has the wild look of Chevy's full-sized offering where the '59 redesign had some of the most daring styling ever put to sheetmetal. Please ask for the full description.Ī first-year El Camino is already a desirable classic. ![]() It starts with a gray and white two-tone bench seat, and this theme continues. And the tailgate with the deep “V” design is a true work of art. 496 BIG BLOCK W/ GO-FAST GOODIES, TH400, FOUR-WHEEL DISCS, EXCELLNT CUSTOM CHEVYĬool colors inside & out, four-wheel disc brakes, and serious big block muscle under the hood are all part of the awesome build that make up this 1959 Chevrolet El Camino.Ī first-year El Camino is already a desirable classic.
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