If you’re new to the hobby and don’t get why black-plate Californian cars are such a big deal, then take a gander at this 1959 Chevrolet El Camino for sale on Hemmings.com. Sure, it might have a couple spots of rust, but that’s on a non-undercoated car that’s lasted more than half a century on the road. Almost anywhere else in the country, that’s a recipe for ironoxidus maximus. From the seller’s description:
Southern California Native (w/ original black CA license plates & CA title). An UNMOLESTED Survivor! Original paint. 100% original metal w/ NO BONDO anywhere. Original 283 4bbl V8 motor w/ dual exhaust. Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 3-Speed Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Tinted Glass, AM radio, Heater/Defroster, Full Wheel Covers. NEW: full dual exhaust system, brakes, radial wide-white-wall tires, etc. A very straight & solid original vehicle. Only a few minor local rust spots behind front seat and at the bottom of rear quarter’s. Excellent undercarriage & pickup truck bed floor. Shipped from CA into dry storage in 2009.
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