Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller elpasoconnection
Chevrolet was betting big on the full-size lineup in the late '50s, and the increased focus on models like Bel Air, Impala, Brookwood, and Biscayne rapidly paid off. In 1958, Chevrolet became the best-selling brand in the United States, stealing Ford's crown and getting back on the map after years of struggling.
Brookwood hit the streets in 1958, and just like the rest of the full-size Chevrolet lineup, it received an upgrade in 1959 when a new generation came to be.
The new Brookwood aligned with the styling changes making their way to the Bel Air and Impala, so it sported new tailfins, a new front, and several changes inside. The engine choices remained the same, with Chevrolet eventually dropping fuel injection for the model year 1960.
A Brookwood station wagon that's been sitting for decades made its way to eBay earlier this week, hoping to impress someone interested in beginning a full restoration project. Seller elpasoconnection claims the vehicle was found in a barn, though they otherwise provide little information about the car.
In this case, the pictures are worth a thousand words, so you can easily tell the car will need critical metal work. I can spot the typical suspects from a rust damage perspective, as the floors and the trunk come with holes that require urgent patches – I can't tell for sure if patches are enough to restore the floors, but if you plan to restore the Brookwood to factory specifications, full pans are the better option.
The car comes without a transmission, and the engine hiding under the hood isn't everybody's cup of tea. The Brookwood sells with a six-cylinder engine, and its condition is unknown. Considering the decades of sitting, I don't expect it to work, but it could be the right choice for a complete restoration.
The Blue Flame L6 unit on the 1959 Brookwood sported a 235ci displacement (3.9 liters) and developed only 130 horsepower. Chevrolet also offered more powerful options, including a 283 and a 348 big block, with the latter reaching 335 horsepower without fuel injection.
Despite its rough shape and the missing parts, the Brookwood barn find looks tempting, not necessarily for a full restoration but a restomod project where the buyer can install a more potent engine. The six-cylinder unit was a good choice for a shopping companion, but the 348 was the one that caught everybody's attention on the Brookwood, the Bel Air, or the Impala.
The seller will let this Brookwood go for $9,700, but they also enabled the Make Offer button for people who have another deal in mind. You can also go see the car in person – it's currently located in El Paso, Texas, and if you're committed to taking it home, don't forget to bring your trailer.
The new Brookwood aligned with the styling changes making their way to the Bel Air and Impala, so it sported new tailfins, a new front, and several changes inside. The engine choices remained the same, with Chevrolet eventually dropping fuel injection for the model year 1960.
A Brookwood station wagon that's been sitting for decades made its way to eBay earlier this week, hoping to impress someone interested in beginning a full restoration project. Seller elpasoconnection claims the vehicle was found in a barn, though they otherwise provide little information about the car.
In this case, the pictures are worth a thousand words, so you can easily tell the car will need critical metal work. I can spot the typical suspects from a rust damage perspective, as the floors and the trunk come with holes that require urgent patches – I can't tell for sure if patches are enough to restore the floors, but if you plan to restore the Brookwood to factory specifications, full pans are the better option.
The car comes without a transmission, and the engine hiding under the hood isn't everybody's cup of tea. The Brookwood sells with a six-cylinder engine, and its condition is unknown. Considering the decades of sitting, I don't expect it to work, but it could be the right choice for a complete restoration.
The Blue Flame L6 unit on the 1959 Brookwood sported a 235ci displacement (3.9 liters) and developed only 130 horsepower. Chevrolet also offered more powerful options, including a 283 and a 348 big block, with the latter reaching 335 horsepower without fuel injection.
Despite its rough shape and the missing parts, the Brookwood barn find looks tempting, not necessarily for a full restoration but a restomod project where the buyer can install a more potent engine. The six-cylinder unit was a good choice for a shopping companion, but the 348 was the one that caught everybody's attention on the Brookwood, the Bel Air, or the Impala.
The seller will let this Brookwood go for $9,700, but they also enabled the Make Offer button for people who have another deal in mind. You can also go see the car in person – it's currently located in El Paso, Texas, and if you're committed to taking it home, don't forget to bring your trailer.
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