Chevrolet El Camino (1959)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1959 Chevrolet El Camino in blue and black with a gray fabric interior.

Highlights:

• 1st generation version of the El Camino pickup
• VAT can be shown
• In the seller's possession since 2008, almost €20,000 has been invested during this period
• Engine has been professionally replaced

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1959
• First registration: USA, 1959
• Location: 50968 Cologne, Germany
• Number of owners: unknown (owned by the seller since 2008)
• Restored
• Duty paid
• Accident-free
• Currently without TÜV
• Immediately ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

The Chevrolet El Camino, built from 1958 to 1960 and from 1964 to 1987, combines the robustness of a pick-up with the style of a classic. The name, which translates from Spanish as "the road", underlines its versatile character. In the 1970s, an identical model was offered under the GMC brand as the Sprint and later as the Caballero, which further strengthened the popularity of this unique vehicle.

Facts & Figures

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: blue-black
• Interior with gray fabric upholstery
• Black sports steering wheel
• No repainting required

Engine and transmission:

• 283 CID V8 engine with 157 hp
• Automatic gearbox
• Exchange engine
• Last maintenance service: 2018

Mileage:

• 27,522 mi (read off)
• The mileage is not traceable
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert opinion (2015, grade 2)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 30-50 %
• Bodywork: acceptable condition
• Underbody: acceptable condition - superficial rust
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Several scratches and paint damage, but still the original paint
• Large paint chip with crack on the front left above the headlight
• Front bumper with several visible scratches
• Several paint chips in the rear area
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary

This Chevrolet El Camino pickup embodies the American car culture of the 1960s to perfection. Up for auction is a first-generation example, which was first registered in 1959 and has been in the seller's possession since 2008. An appraisal from 2015 certifies that the iconic vehicle has a condition rating of 2. As mentioned, there are some visual defects, but these hardly affect the characteristic charm of the El Camino and can be repaired relatively easily. The V8 engine was replaced a few years ago and, according to the information available, runs reliably. A fascinating El Camino that will delight collectors and enthusiasts alike is up for auction here.