Chevrolet El Camino (1959)
Chevrolet El Camino (1959), rare first generation, completely rebuilt, like new
Overview
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A 1959 Chevrolet El Camino is for sale in dark blue metallic with blue and white faux leather interior.
Highlights
- Rare first generation El Camino from 1959 – a highlight and hard to find in Europe
- The car was completely rebuilt in 2023, with everything renewed and revised down to the last screw. Since then, the car has only been driven a few kilometers – a classic car in new condition!
- Very high-quality overall appearance inside and out
- H license plate & new TÜV
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1959
- First registration: USA
- Location: DE-73642 Welzheim
- Number of vehicle owners: unknown
- Accident-free
- TÜV will be renewed upon sale
- H license plate
- Ready to drive, but not registered
Model history
The first-generation Chevrolet El Camino from 1959 is a true cult vehicle in American automotive history. An elegant blend of coupe and pickup truck, it captured the spirit of the times and enjoys a legendary reputation to this day. Early models like this one are rare and highly sought after—especially when fully restored.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Dark blue metallic
- Interior: Blue/white faux leather – restored and in mint condition
- Repainting: Completely dismantled and repainted
Engine and transmission:
- Engine: 307 cui V8 with 115 hp
- Transmission: Automatic
- Last service: 2023 (rebuilt)
Mileage:
- The car has not been driven since the rebuild. The odometer reads 21,520 miles.
Documentation:
- German vehicle documents
- Service records not available
- Some documentation on the rebuild
Tires, brakes, body, and underbody:
- Tires: as good as new
- Brakes: as new
- Bodywork: as new
- Underbody: as new
Please take a look at the photo gallery to get a comprehensive impression of the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects:
- This is a complete rebuild; the car has no defects
Please view the photo gallery to get a comprehensive impression of the condition of the vehicle.
Summary:
For sale is a 1959 Chevrolet El Camino in dark blue metallic with blue and white faux leather interior. This is a rare and exceptional El Camino in outstanding condition following a complete restoration. This vehicle is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of classic US cars who are looking for a rare, iconic, and mint-condition model—a real eye-catcher with high potential for appreciation in value.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed



Comments of this past auction
Technik: Der Chevrolet El Camino war ein von 1958 bis 1960 und wieder von 1964 bis 1987 gebauter Pick-up mit offener Ladefläche des amerikanischen Automobilherstellers General Motors, der unter der Marke Chevrolet produziert wurde. Der Name stammt aus dem Spanischen und bedeutet „der Weg“. Seit den frühen 1970er Jahren wurde ein baugleiches Schwestermodell von der General-Motors-Marke GMC unter der Bezeichnung GMC Sprint, später als GMC Caballero verkauft. Die Idee, ein leichtes Nutzfahrzeug von einem Personenwagen abzuleiten, ist fast so alt wie das Automobil selbst. Seit den 1920er Jahren hatte auch Chevrolet ein entsprechendes Pick-up-Pkw-Kombinations-Modell im Angebot. Ab etwa Mitte der 1930er Jahre ging der Trend hin zu Fahrzeugen, die vom Lkw abgeleitet waren. Dies führte zu Chevrolets erfolgreicher Baureihe 3100. Eine Pionierleistung – und ein indirekter Vorgänger des El Camino – war der Chevrolet Cameo, ein luxuriöseres Truck-Modell innerhalb der Serie 3100. Dessen Innovationen lagen in einer Verglasung der C-Säule, vor allem aber in einem Pick-up-Bett, das nicht mehr einfach auf das Chassis gesetzt wirkte, sondern erstmals in die Gesamtlinie der Karosserie einbezogen war. LG Tom