Dinky Toys 449; Chevrolet El Camino Pick-up

The El Camino Pick-up has gone through many evolutions over the years, always sharing its underlying look with the contemporary Impala saloon. It's a shame Chevrolet ratcheted down the styling from the '59 Impala. This is the 1960 model which was still a very pretty car. The '59 Impala/El Camino was quite outrageous and one of my favourite cars of all time. Given my often stated liking of the early Impalas there is no surprise that this is a favourite Dinky.

This very stylish pick-up was in the Dinky range from 1961 through to 1969. The UK releases are all turquoise over off-white with red, yellow or turquoise interiors. These are all sought after and valued, the yellow and turquoise interiors being slightly better priced. However if you come across a South African release in turquoise over cream or all over turquoise, cream over caramel or cream all over, you have found a very rare and valuable item.

You will also find the turquoise over off-white truck in a set with a pair of trailers, the set is model number 448.

Dinky Toys 449; Chevrolet El Camino Pick-up; Turquiose & White, Yellow Interior	Dinky Toys 449; Chevrolet El Camino Pick-up; Turquiose & White, Red Interior

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