1959 Chevrolet El Camino

The El Camino was introduced for the 1959 model year, two years after the Ford Ranchero, and like the Ranchero it was based on an existing and modified platform, the new Brookwood two door station wagon, itself based on the redesigned full size Chevrolet of that year. The 119 inch wheelbase was 1.5 inches longer, and the 1959 El Camino was promoted as the first Chevrolet pickup built with a steel bed floor instead of wood. A total of 22,246 El Caminos were produced for 1959, more than the 21,706 first year Rancheros.