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Car of the Day: March 16, 2016; Hot Wheels Collectibles '59 Chevrolet El Camino
Topic Started: Mar 16 2016, 06:33 AM (674 Views)
Dean-o-mite
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Today's car of the day is Hot Wheels Collectibles' 1959 Chevrolet El Camino.


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Chevrolet El Camino is a coupe utility/pickup vehicle that was produced by Chevrolet between 1959-60 and 1964-87. Introduced in the 1959-1960 model years in response to the success of the Ford Ranchero pickup, its first run lasted only two years. Production resumed for the 1964-1977 model years based on the Chevelle platform, and continued for the 1978-1987 model years based on the GM G-body platform. Although based on corresponding Chevrolet car lines, the vehicle is classified and titled in North America as a truck. The El Camino was introduced for the 1959 model year two years after the Ford Ranchero. Like the Ranchero, it was based on an existing and modified platform, the new-for-1959 Brookwood two-door station wagon, itself based on the completely redesigned, longer, lower and wider full-sized Chevrolet. Highly stylized, it initially sold 50% more briskly than the more conservative Ranchero, some 22,000 to 14,000.



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This version of the '59 El Camino was released in Hot Wheels Collectibles' 100% line with the black box packaging. This casting was also used in the trailer sets, hence the tow hitch cast with the base. The casting suffers from "Racing Champions Syndrome," in that the hood that won't stay completely closed, nor will it open very far or stay open for a photo of the engine bay. It also has a case of "Hot Wheels Syndrome" with that high rear end rake.


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Unlike the Brookwoods wagon and a sedan delivery variant, the El Camino was available with any full-sized Chevy drivetrain. It came in a single trim level, its exterior using the mid-level Bel-Air's trim, and the interior of the low-end Biscayne. Its chassis featured Chevrolet's "Safety-Girder" X-frame design and a full-coil suspension, both introduced in the 1958 model year. The 119-inch (3,000 mm) wheel-base was 1.5 inches (38 mm) longer, and overall length for all 1959 Chevys was up to 210.9 inches (5,360 mm). The El Camino's payload rating ranged from 650 to 1150 pounds, with gross vehicle weights ranging from 4400 to 4900 pounds depending on powertrain and suspension. The 1959 El Camino was promoted as the first Chevrolet pickup built with a steel bed floor instead of wood. The floor was a corrugated sheetmetal insert, secured with 26 recessed bolts. Concealed beneath it was the floor pan from the Brookwood two-door wagon, complete with foot wells.



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pjedsel
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:wave: Overall it is a nice looking '59 El Camino - just wish Hot Wheels didn't have to have the back end jacked up on most of their stuff - really takes away from a nice looking older pickup. The hitch is a nice feature -
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Guntownal
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Going to be a tough choice between the Schuco and this one! I always liked the styling of the '59 Chevys.


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Dean-o-mite
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The reverse color scheme (white with black roof) is really nice. When I checked for how it was released, I recognized the two pack, so I probably have it, and just put it out of my memory. I really need to check to make sure; if I don't have it already, I really need to find one.
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I think this is a great looking casting, but John (pjedsel) said all I was thinking. The hitch wouldn't have been so bad if it didn't look like it was meant to haul an oil tanker.
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