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Pics of 1959 el camino11/17/2023 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. 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. but it did have a real 327 Corvette motor (verified numbers) with powerglide. sold it to a guy in New York The previous owner had cut the coils to lower it. I’ll start off -Here’s one I had back in 2005. 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. I was wondering how many guys on this forum has 59’s (or had a ’59 in years past ) So show us pics of your 59’s if you would. 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 with matching ostrich skin in the center of the rear cargo area that really compliments the bed and 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 Prowler Orange with pearl 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 leather ostrich skin based theme with its dual plush tan bucket seats that provide a plush feel and has lateral support too, air conditioning, custom console with the armrest, cupholders, and shifter on the floor, a polished “Ididit' tilt steering column with wood steering wheel, body colored factory dash with factory and accessory gauges flanking a large centrally-mounted speedometer, radio, and all other knobs and controls, and a headliner and door panels with the ostrich skin theme. The engine is backed by a Turbo Hydramatic 350 transmission and puts the power to the ground and gives a great highway ride with the 3:08 gears and the custom wide five-spoke chrome mag wheels with disc brakes and fat blackwall tires on all four corners. It has been upgraded with many more features like the fuel injection, Vintage Air, performance plumbing, red performance spark plug wires, dual exhaust, and sits in a perfect cleaned, painted and detailed engine compartment. Ours is powered by a GM crate 350 cubic inch V-8 engine dressed to kill with chrome and polished parts including the open element air cleaner assembly, valve covers and breathers, power steering and power disc brake unit, custom high-performance radiator, serpentine belt and pulley drive system, headers, spark plug looms, and more. 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. 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 GM crate 350 cubic inch engine, custom paint job and interior. ![]() Now don’t tell me that this magnificent display of what a passionate man can do with a bit of imagination, couldn’t easily put the famous Batmobile to shame… -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the rest of the article plus more high-res images Notice all the space-cool details like the split seat base, the dashboard-mounted TV-Screen and the center armrest that contains a telephone, a tape recorder and a… mini bar-complete with glass, shaker and several brands of liquor! Even more interesting is the fact that the car was actually used by Mr.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. ![]() ![]() From what we gather, Mr.Holden took a stock 1959 Chevrolet El Camino and in 12 months he turned it into a stunning concept that he named “Ultimus”. We’re not sure if our “loverino” pals over at Jalopnik have seen this before, but I’d bet an arm and a leg that they'd praise this one-off El-Camino like a "Jalop-God"! Believe it or not, this super-duper EL Camino concept you’re seeing in these pics was created by a passionate guy called Tom HOLDEN somewhere in the early 60’s.
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