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| Car of the Day: March 16, 2016; Hot Wheels Collectibles '59 Chevrolet El Camino | |
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| Dean-o-mite | Mar 16 2016, 06:33 AM Post #1 |
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![]() Today's car of the day is Hot Wheels Collectibles' 1959 Chevrolet El Camino. ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Chevrolet El Camino ![]() ![]() 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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| pjedsel | Mar 16 2016, 08:22 AM Post #2 |
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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 | Mar 16 2016, 09:06 AM Post #3 |
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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 | Mar 17 2016, 09:09 AM Post #4 |
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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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| ivantt | Mar 17 2016, 02:56 PM Post #5 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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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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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 -


3:34 AM Jul 11