1959 Chevrolet El Camino in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1959 Chevrolet El Camino

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The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, introduced as Chevrolet's first personal pickup model, combined the styling of the 1959 passenger cars with the utility of a pickup truck It featured a "Safety-Girder" X-frame and full coil suspension, offered in various engine and transmission options, and came in a range of colors. The El Camino was designed to be more than just a truck or a car, offering a unique blend of both.

Up for auction is a 1959 Chevrolet El Camino showing 18,187 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This first year El Camino presents in good condition and cranks but doesn't start.

Exterior
Sky blue covers this winged wonder, half truck half car, that retains fantastic lines akin to its cousin, the Impala. The unique windshield wraps around and the side window conforms to the shape followed by the curved rear window that completes the greenhouse. Cat eye tail lights stretch under the horizontal fins of the tail and they create a deep cove that runs down the side of the bed. Fender ornaments dress the front where dual headlights in oval bezels flank a bullet fronted grille, underscored by a chrome bumper. The bed is lined and fully finished with a charcoal cloth covering. 15-inch Pacer wheels carry 215/70R15 white wall tires.

Interior
Sky blue over medium blue sets the stage for the interior on the door panels smooth vinyl which is mirrored on the bench seat, presenting cleanly. The steering wheel is sky blue as is the dash where five gauges are molded into the undulating formation that includes a smooth shelf and glove box in front of the passenger. Blue loop carpet covers the floor.

Drivetrain
Our first flash of alternate color is found on the red block of the 235.5ci inline 6-cylinder engine, rated at 137 horsepower fueled by a 1-barrel carburetor distributing gas through a tubular intake. A 3-speed manual routes power to the rear axle with 3.55 gears and drum brakes are found on all four corners.

Undercarriage
A single exhaust system includes a stock style muffler and suspension is configured with coil springs up front and a 3 link with coil springs and a panhard bar in back.

Drive-Ability
The inline six cranks but does not start.

G59B161087

G-El Camino
59-1959
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
161087-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

STYLE 59 1280-1959 El Camino
BODY EB3959-Baltimore Body #
TRIM 835-Blue Cloth & Vinyl
PAINT 910A-Frost Blue Metallic

Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license number AY-000243-L

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