383-Powered 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

OVERVIEW

This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino is powered by a fuel-injected 383ci stroker V8 backed by a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission. Features include power front disc brakes, power rack-and-pinion steering, power windows and locks, air conditioning, electronic ignition, a wood bed floor, an Edelbrock fuel injection system, an Alpine touchscreen AM/FM stereo, new BFGoodrich tires, and BMW bucket seats. Finished in metallic blue over a black leather interior, this first-generation El Camino is available now and comes with an appraisal report valuing the car at $124,000 and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The exterior is finished in metallic blue. Features include chrome bumpers, a billet grille, and dual mirrors. The cargo bed is equipped with wood slats, stainless steel hardware, and a custom-made body-color fiberglass tonneau cover with two locks.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 15-inch polished aluminum American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels is wrapped in new 235/60/R15 front and 255/60/R15 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised-white-letter tires. A matching spare is mounted under the rear end of the car.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The pair of late-model BMW bucket seats are upholstered in black leather. Features include air conditioning and a center console housing an automatic transmission shifter, cup holders, an armrest, and a storage compartment. Additional features include power vent and side windows; power locks; an alarm system; an Alpine AM/FM touchscreen stereo; a rear wall-mounted speaker, subwoofer, and amplifier enclosure; a chrome tilt steering column; a billet aluminum three-spoke steering wheel; and an electric emergency brake from Kindig-It Design.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A set of Dakota Digital gauges includes a speedometer, a 6K-rpm tachometer, and readouts for the fuel level, voltage, water temperature, and oil pressure. The digital odometer reads 8,891 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a fuel-injected 383ci stroker V8 and backed by a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission. Underhood features include aluminum heads, an aluminum intake manifold, an Edelbrock fuel injection system, finned aluminum valve covers and air cleaner, an electronic ignition, a polished aluminum radiator, dual electric fans, and an aluminum serpentine belt accessory drive system.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The chassis has been modified to accept a power rack-and-pinion steering system, an independent front suspension, and a solid Ford nine-inch rear drive axle. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. A new 23-gallon fuel tank with an integrated fuel pump has been installed. A full-length dual exhaust system exits at the rear through quad outlets.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

A report from a member of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America that values this vehicle at $124,000 will be included with the purchase of the car.