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Assembly


Arlington, Texas, United States

Layout


GM B platform pickup


Engine


235 cu in (3.9 L) I6

283 cu in (4.6 L) V8

348 cu in (5.7 L) V8





Predecessor


None, 1959 model is first generation


Successor


second  generation El Camino


power output


170 bhp (127 kW; 172 PS) - 315 bhp (235 kW; 319 PS)

top speed


130 mph (210 km/h)


original MSRP price


$ 2.352


av. Retail (Nadaguides, Hagerty a.o.)


$ 32.265


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Oil Painting 50x70 cm

by A.Monsanto

1959 Chevrolet El Camino


Manufacturer:

Chevrolet (GM)


Production:

22,246