A Rare Find: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

Some classics were born to stand out. The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino didn’t just blur the line between car and truck—it redefined it. And when you find one like this—restored, dual-wheeled, and tastefully dialed-in—you’re not just looking at a survivor. You’re looking at collector-grade Americana.

One-Year Wonder, Black-on-Red Brilliance

This first-year El Camino packs unmistakable presence, finished in jet black over a red vinyl interior with matching trim and carpets. Refurbished in 2019 under prior ownership, the body shows off red-accented moldings, cat’s-eye taillights, and chrome bed rails that catch the light just right. It’s the kind of styling that made the late ‘50s so iconic—and it's all here, fully intact.

Under the hood? A 283ci V8 backed by a replacement aluminum Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission, delivering smooth, classic power through the rear wheels. The engine bay stays true to the era with a Rochester carburetor and orange-finished block, intake, and valve covers.

Classic Meets Custom

This El Camino rolls out with two sets of wheels and tires included:

• Factory 14” steel wheels with bowtie center caps, mounted on narrow-whitewall American Classics

• Custom Schott Wheels wrapped in fresh Michelin 215/45ZR18s up front and 245/40ZR20s in the rear

Whether you're going for show-quality originality or a custom street-ready stance, this ride delivers both. And yes—a full-size spare is still tucked beneath the bed.

Interior Style That Sticks

The red vinyl bench seat, two-spoke steering wheel with chrome horn ring, and color-matched headliner, dash, and door panels create a period-correct vibe that’s impossible to fake. The dash houses a 120-mph speedometer, auxiliary gauges, and a working push-button AM radio.

Other classic touches include:

• Red and black carpets

• Factory heater

• Chrome trim throughout

The odometer reads just 1k miles, which is said to reflect mileage added since the 2019 refurbishment. In other words—it’s fresh and ready to cruise.

A Collector’s Chevy, Ready for the Right Garage

With just one year of full-size El Camino production and this level of attention to detail, this ’59 is more than a cool find—it’s a smart one. From the dual-wheel setups to the era-authentic touches, it checks every box for the serious Chevy fan or investment-minded buyer.

And at HotRod Collection TX–FL–AZ, this isn’t consignment fluff.
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