Well, cheaper is a relative term, as while it costs way less than it did when we first met it back in March, this 1959 Chevrolet El Camino is the opposite of a bargain. Heck, you'd have to be loaded to afford it, and if you do, you'd get an awesome brand-new car that was born 65 years ago.
Before discussing the Benjamins, let's remind ourselves about this fantastic build. As mentioned above, it is a 1959 model, which has only 377 miles or 607 kilometers under its belt. How is that possible? Courtesy of a full restoration, during which every single aspect received the right dose of TLC, and then some.
The latter part is a direct reference to its modern-day goodies. It has an air conditioning system from the modern era, power windows, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, heated seats, and even a digital gauge cluster.
Interested parties should also be aware of its power disc brakes on all four corners and power steering, so the driving aspect has improved greatly compared to an original 1959 Chevrolet El Camino. But what about the firepower? Well, the ad reveals that it is a 350 ci crate engine. The 5.7L motor works in concert with an automatic gearbox. We won't mention the output and thrust, as neither has the vendor, but you can bet that it's way quicker than its original self.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
This old-timer has an upgraded suspension, besides the power steering, power brakes, and a serious motor under the hood, next to other fresh accouterments. It looks ready to be displayed in any car museum or collection thanks to its shiny look. The exterior was painted black, and it has the usual chrome trim and some red accents providing contrast. The cockpit is all red, save for a few white and chrome touches.
Do we need to say that we love this '59 Chevy El Camino? You have probably figured it out, and if we had $119,900 lying around, then we'd buy it in a heartbeat. Yep, that's how much this restomod costs now, and while it is still on the pricey side of things, as we mentioned above, at least it is more affordable than it was a few months ago. Back then, the vendor, which is the same Garage Kept Motors, asked $136,900 for it, so it is $17,000 more affordable.
The price difference could get you a new Nissan Versa if you don't factor in the dealer markups and destination charge. Since not many petrolheads are willing to cough up $120k for what is still an El Camino, it might become more affordable soon. We wouldn't bet on it, so if you plan on making it yours, you should make an offer. Some serious wiggle room is probably possible.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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