eBay Motors has a page of them, and some home-built examples not created in a GM factory. Today, any of the early El Caminos is a sought-after classic. Nonetheless, the model was back in the lineup for 1964. That beat the 14,169 Rancheros that Ford moved.īut orders plunged in 1960 to 14,163. The El Camino was a modest hit, with 22,246 produced in 1959, its first year. 1959 El Camino Craze: It’s Highly Collectible It was even seen as a drag-racing candidate. The El Camino was lighter than a sedan or coupe with a back seat. In that form, with a four-speed manual, seven-second zero-to-60 times were possible. It has a Bel Air interior and bare-bones Biscayne trim.īut the drivetrain option list was long and included many V-8s, right up to the Turbo-Thrust 348 with carburation yielding as much as 335 horsepower. The ’59 Ranchero, based on the Brookwood two-door station wagon, came in only one edition. The inspiration for the new category was the cute Australian “utes,” dating back to the 1930s. El Camino Historyįord led the way into the car-based trucks with the Ranchero, first appearing in 1957. The only worrying sign in the photos is the slathered-on undercoat. The car has 58,799 miles on the odometer. That’s enough to make it look cool but no less drivable. It’s lowered 2.5 inches in the rear and two inches in the front. The 1959 Chevy El Camino is now a daily driver in Rosemead, Calif. If we can help you in any way with questions or a specific picture, you can call our office at (865)988-8088.Under the hood is a 235-cubic-inch six, with three on the tree. Or feel free to call Daniel at (423) 807 0600, Devvin at (865) 256 2366, or you can e-mail us at Three Deuces Four Speed PS PDB Air Condition Leather Interior If we can help you in any way with questions or a specific picture, you can call our office at (865)988-8088. Looking closely underneath this '59 you will see it was a frame off restoration and that everything appears rock solid! For exhaust, it has manifolds with dual pipes and Thrush Turbo Mufflers. To keep it cool it has an Aluminum Radiator. The engine is mated to the Muncie Four Speed Trans and Stock Style Rear End with 3.36 gears. Under the front it has been upgraded to the 605 Box with Power Steering along with new Ball Joints and Control arm Bushings. To go along with the Air Condition this El Camino also has Power Brakes with front disc and rear drum. Also, its fitted with MSD Ignition along with a Polished Alternator and AC Compressor. It's dressed with a Polished Tri Power Intake with Rochester Carbs. Under the hood it's powered by a 348 Block that has been converted to a stroker motor with 409 Crank and Eagle Pistons. Behind the seat you'll see a custom sound bar has been installed. The AC vents are under the dash to keep from cutting it. Also, it has the Ididit Tilt column and Billet Steering Wheel. The dash is painted in body color with white face gauges from Classic Instruments. New carpet was also installed along with a new headliner that has matching visors. The door panels are also done in Leather and complement the bench seat perfectly. It features a '59 pattern on the bench seat that has been upgraded with Ultra Leather. When you open the doors, you'll see new weather stripping has been installed. On the inside, it was done by Ciadella Interiors from Tempe, AZ. To finish off the exterior it's sitting on a custom set of 18” and 20” Billet Specialty wheels with new tires. As you can see all the glass is also in excellent condition. The glass in this Chevy was removed at the time of the resto and new seals and window felts were installed. Looking at the Chrome and stainless you are sure to be impressed as every piece is in excellent condition from the billet grill to the tail lights. Inside the bed is painted body color and looks just as amazing. The body is covered in a custom Sunburst Orange Paint that's been buffed and polished to a mirror finish that's slick as a ribbon. All the gaps are even and symmetrical and the fit of all the panels is some of the best we've ever see on a '59. When you look down the sides you'll see laser straight panels that flow near perfectly from front to rear. It took 3 years to complete the project, and the result was well worth the wait. This is one of the nicest ones you'll ever see. Up for sale we have a 1959 Chevrolet El Camino. 348 Three Deuces Four Speed PS PDB Air Condition Leather Interior
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