![]() ![]() The first generation of El Caminos sold well enough, with 22,246 delivered in 1959, the first year of the model. With its rear batwing styling and cats-eye rear taillights-coupled with the various trim levels-the 1959 El Camino hit the road with a determination to dispel any notion that you could call this quasi “truck” a pickup. It would be based on the very popular Impala line and offered buyers a wide assortment of creature comforts and engine options from the utilitarian inline 6, a 283-ci V8 and the muscular 280 horsepower 348-ci V8. ![]() The Chevrolet brass of the day, not to be trumped by Ford, decided to jump in with the all-new 1959 Chevrolet El Camino. After all, if you liked it, the Ranchero was your only choice. This newly designed vehicle concept was well received and sold moderately well. However, in 1957, Ford introduced the Ranchero, the very first “car-based” hybrid of a passenger wagon with an open pickup truck bed. Chevrolet had introduced some very stylish and forward-thinking automobiles. In the late 1950s, Chevrolet and Ford were battling to get the upper hand in the marketplace. This car, Lot S23, sold for $56,100, including buyer’s premium, at the Mecum Bob McDorman Collection sale in Canal Winchester, Ohio, on November 6, 2010. Shes ready for her next life and home.1957-1960 Ford Ranchero, 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier, 1957 Dodge D100 Sweptside Both rear fender well covers are with us as well. Lots of room to install an A/C! Flags on the ensign which meant BIG BLOCK "back in the day." Newer sound system and Rockford Fosgate speakers in front and rear of cab. Newer power brakes with duel master cylinder for 2 lines and better stopping performance. Nonfactory 280ci engine with 2 speed Powerglide transmission, Rochester carburetor, triple deuce, atop Offenhouser (Offy) Racing Manifold. Raise or lower this vehicle 2" off the floor when parked. Beautiful exquisite rechromed bumpers and just excellent, excellent stainless headlights, and tail light. Stepping inside the vehicle is a luscious, custom white interior that matches the bed cover. Just a wonderful classic design which remains eternal in the classic car industry. You stopped to read this, didnt you, eh? Forget about it. "The year they went nuts." This is a crazy collectible all around. This is a wonderful find! This is the celebrated 1959 El Camino. The leader since 1977 in Sarasota, Floridaīuy with confidence with out A+ BBB ratings We can finance this car to 72 months and we ship world wide door to door. ![]() Vehicle is located at our South Venue Boutique on 8700 South Tamiami Trail. A true show car classic everyone will go nuts over! Non-factory 280ci engine with 2 speed Powerglide transmission, Rochester carburetor, triple deuce, atop Offenhouser (Offy) Racing Manifold. Beautiful exquisite re-chromed bumpers and just excellent, excellent stainless headlights, and tail light. 1959 El Camino Triple Deuce!! "The Year They Went Nuts!" ![]()
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