30-Years-Owned 1959 Chevrolet El Camino 5-Speed

Description

The Chevrolet El Camino debuted in 1959, blending full‑size passenger‑car styling with light‑duty pickup utility, and the inaugural model year remains one of the most recognizable thanks to its distinctive tailfins and sweeping two‑tone paint schemes. This 1959 Chevrolet El Camino benefits from upgrades aimed at improving drivability while retaining its classic character.

In the seller's 30 years of ownership, this El Camino has been refinished in its current two-tone Harvest Gold and India Ivory over a two-tone light and dark gray cloth interior. Power is provided by a replacement General Motors 350ci small‑block V8 reportedly installed in 2017, and paired with a World Class 5‑speed manual transmission said to have been sourced from a 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. A limited‑slip rear differential with 3.55 gearing sends power to the rear wheels.

Additional features and modifications include power steering, power-assisted front disc brakes with a dual‑master cylinder, front and rear sway bars, Vintage Air climate control, and a PowerGen alternator.

This modified 1959 Chevrolet El Camino is now offered with shop manuals and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 30-years-owned first-year El Camino

• Powered by a 350ci small‑block Chevy V8

• World Class T5 five‑speed manual transmission

• Limited‑slip rear differential with 3.55 gearing

• Harvest Gold and India Ivory exterior

• Power steering and front disc brakes with dual circuit master cylinder

• Vintage Air climate-control system

Modifications

• Body refinished in Harvest Gold/India Ivory two-tone

• White vinyl tonneau cover

• Replacement carbureted GM 350ci small‑block V8

• Finned aluminum valve covers

• Side‑exit exhaust system

• PowerGen alternator

• World Class T5 five‑speed manual transmission

• Limited‑slip rear differential with 3.55 gears

• Front disc brake conversion

• Front and rear sway bars

• Dual circuit master cylinder

• 605 power steering box

• Gray cloth diamond‑stitch seat cover and gray carpeting

• Lecarra wood‑rimmed steering wheel

• Vintage Air climate control system

Servicing

According to the seller, the following work has been performed:

• Refurbishment performed between 1996 and 2000

• Replacement 350ci engine installed in 2017

• Posi‑traction rear differential added in 2006

• Replacement windshield installed in 2015

Known Imperfections

• Pickup bed shows wear consistent with light utility use

• Leaks noted at the rear differential and transmission

• Dent present in passenger‑side stainless trim

• Tires are over 10 years old

Ownership History

The seller acquired this El Camino in February 1996 and subsequently embarked on a four-year cosmetic refurbishment.

Included

• Shop manuals