1959 Chevrolet El Camino

4.6L 4638CC 283Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspira

H59S266427

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Offered for auction at NO RESERVE is this 1959 Chevrolet El Camino! Innovative for it's time, the El Camino revolutionized the truck industry by combining the comfort and ease of the car's chassis with the hauling potential of a light truck. The 1959 production year was the initial offering of this car/truck and is highly sought-after by collectors around the world. This vehicle here has been in Texas all it's life and has spent the last 20+ years in a barn here in West-Texas. The previous owner had the seat upholstered 10-15 years ago, and little else has been done to the car since then. The body is complete, straight, and shows zero evidence of any accidents or repairs. That being said, it has some issues regarding rust. There is typical rust damage in multiple areas of the vehicle, as is expected in Chevrolet products of the era. It has effected areas such as: the hood, floor (in some spots), tail-gate, and rockers. All these areas are relatively easy to repair/repair by a competent body shop. These areas are all shown in the photos below. The floors have had metal repair done on top of the original floor, so the floor is solid from the inside, but the original metal is still damaged underneath. However, the vehicle is incredibly complete and intact, the interior is all in great shape, the seat is not perfect, but is very clean and comfortable with no major tears or stains. The dash is straight with no major damage or issues; we haven't tested gauges or the radio, these may/may not work. The engine is the factory 283ci V8 with the correct 2-speed automatic transmission. We started up the engine and ran it off a remote tank and we were surprised at how well it ran after sitting for so many years. There were no signs of knocks, ticks, or issues. We didn't try shifting the transmission, so please assume that the vehicle will need to be winched onto a trailer. The windshield has a small crack on the passenger side, but they are readily available from glass suppliers. This El Camino could easily be gotten on the road as-is and enjoyed as a patina car, or fully restored to it's glory days. The pictures literally will tell a thousand words, so please look them over carefully. Clear Texas Title as well as factory owner's manual and keys! The car is located in Lubbock, Texas. Feel free to message me if you wish to view the car or have an appraiser inspect the car on your behalf. PaymentUpon completion of the auction, the winning bidder has 48hrs to provide the $500 down payment and contact us regarding shipping and final payment. Final payment can be in the form of a Certified Cashier's Check, Bank Wire Transfer, or Cash in-person. ShippingAll shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer, I have worked with Fedex Passport, and Reliable Carriers in the past and I can forward contact information, but I will not be able to transport the vehicle for you.Vehicle must be picked up within 3-weeks of auction ending. Afterwards, a surcharge of $15/day will be assessed to cover our storage expenses. Should these fees accumulate, they must be paid in-full prior to vehicle pick-up (Bank Wire Transfer, Cashier's Check, or PayPal is accepted for storage fees) DisclaimerWe have done our best to describe the vehicle as clearly and honestly as possible, if you have ANY concerns, please e-mail or call me before bidding. We have also laid out our payment and shipping requirements, if you have ANY questions about those, please contact me prior to bidding. Placing a bid and/or being the high bidder at auction end, signifies an understanding and agreement to these terms. Thanks for your cooperation.