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Woman cherishes vintage Chevy Cameo she's driven for 55 years
Lupe Gutierrez bought the rare 1958 Chevy Cameo for $900 in 1971 and has kept it near-perfect for 55 years with a Route 66-themed trailer.
- Albuquerque resident Lupe Gutierrez has driven her 1958 Chevy Cameo for 55 years, a vehicle she and her husband acquired in 1971 for $900 from a friend in need.
- Chevy produced only a few thousand of these luxury trucks annually in the mid-1950s, making the Cameo a very rare sight today despite Gutierrez preserving it in near-perfect condition.
- The Cameo features a highly desired wrap-around rear window, a 283 V8 engine, and a "3 on the tree" manual transmission; Gutierrez and her husband painted it silver about 15 years ago.
- Adorned with Route 66 tribute artwork, the truck and tear-drop trailer offer cooking amenities for exploring New Mexico. "We put a tear drop on it...and off we go! And it's pretty comfortable, and it does attract attention," Gutierrez said.
- While "mint condition" Chevy Cameo pickups typically range from $80,000 to $120,000 at auction, Gutierrez has turned down countless offers to sell, planning to pass the truck to her daughters.
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