![]() ![]() There are antecedents to the Ranchero and El Camino, however. The 1937-1939 Studebaker Coupe-Express and Hudson pickups of the 1930s and 1940s are also excluded, due to their distinctly separate cargo boxes. Nor do coupe models equipped with a pickup box in the deck opening, such as Chevrolet's own 1936-1942 Coupe-Pickup. Thus, early pickups based on passenger-car chassis don't qualify. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.Before delving into origins, though, we need to address the question just what is a sedan pickup? For purposes of this article, consider it to be a utility vehicle built on a passenger-car chassis, with passenger-car frontal and cabin styling, and - this is key - a cargo box seamlessly integrated into the passenger-car design elements. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may incorrect or a publishing error. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. It is rare, beautiful, and an American icon that will serve you well as a collectable classic. This iconic show-stopping custom restored 1959 El Camino we have here at Skyway Classics has that dramatic cantilevered roof and gullwing tailfins and is simply stunning looking. The total package looks great from the great panel fit, and super straight bodywork back to the rear window, chrome bumpers and stainless, all show well. ![]() It has a matching painted bed rear cargo area that really compliments the exterior and rear of the car. This desirable first year El Camino has had a top dollar restoration and was painted in finished in gorgeous powder blue showcasing the body lines all the way from the front to the one year only teardrop taillights on the sleek tailfins. The interior is professionally done with a custom blue/white interior featuring the wide full size bench seat that provide a plush feel and has lateral support too, 4-speed shifter on the floor, Factory blue/white steering wheel, body colored factory dash with gauges flanking a large centrally-mounted speedometer, JVC CD Changer and stereo system, and all other knobs and controls, and a headliner and door panels with the same blue/white theme. The engine is backed by a 4-speed transmission and puts the power to the ground and gives a great highway ride with the custom wide Billet Specialties 20 & 18 inch wheels with Blue line tires on all four corners. It has been upgraded with dual exhaust, and sits in a perfect cleaned, painted and detailed engine compartment. Ours is powered by a Chevrolet 348 cubic inch modified engine dressed to kill with chrome, painted, and polished parts including the Chevrolet orange painted block, heads, and intake, custom blue painted air cleaner assembly, chrome valve covers and breathers, power steering, performance spark plug wires and looms, and more. Interior is professionally done with a custom blue/white interiorīody colored factory dash with gauges flanking a large centrally-mounted speedometer Unlike a standard pickup truck, the El Camino was adapted from the standard two-door Chevrolet station wagon platform and integrated the cab and cargo bed into the body.Ĭhevrolet orange painted block, heads, and intakeĬleaned, painted and detailed engine compartment The Chevrolet El Camino was a pickup/coupe utility vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet between 1959-1987 and was introduced in the 1959 model year in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero pickup. It is a custom completely restored 1959 El Camino with a 348 cubic inch modified Chevrolet engine, custom blue paint job, custom blue/white interior, and Billet Specialties 20 & 18 inch wheels with Blue line tires. If you ever wanted a show-stopping custom car, then we have one here for you at Skyway Classics that will knock your eyes out. ![]()
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