1959 Cadillac Info
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1959 Cadillac Identification:
How can ya miss em... Those
BIG 1959
Cadillac tailfins... with duel pointed
taillights on each fin.... wow.. the 1959 Cadillac DeVilles have a small identity script on the rear fenders
above the full-length body molding. The interior was
very exquisite and functional. The 59 Cadillac had a
front and rear grille composed of floating chrome
buttons. Four head-lights two on each side adorned the
front end. There was no 1959 Cadillac hood ornament but
instead a flat coat of arm with a V on the front center
of the hood. 1959 Cadillac prices started at around
$5,000 and up to $7,400 for the Cadillac Eldorado.
1959 Cadillac Performance:
With the best ohv to date...
the 325 hp 390 V-8 with 10.5:1 compression gave the 1959
Cadillac the power it needed at the expense of gas
mileage. Cadillac Hydra-Matic with power steering and
power brakes were
1959 Cadillac Problems:
Although the 1959 Cadillac 390 is noted as one of
Cadillac's better ohv V-8's ... it still had issues...
The 59 Cadillac front ends at times were noisy and
vibrated for shaky rides ...Also they were notorious for
rust!!! So... if your planning to buy one of these
beauties... get a professional car appraiser to check...
1959 Cadillac in a nutshell:
You either love them or loathe them...With tacky
Cadillac aluminum trim these cars today are sought after
rare space-age gems from the past... these Rocket ships
A product of their time... and innovator not an
imitator. To drive the 1959 Cadillac convertible with
the top down and enjoying your favorite cigar is the the
ultimate expression of defiance.
1959 Cadillac
Specifications
1959 Cadillac Engine:
Type: 8-cylinder 90 V-type, watercooled, cast iron
block and heads
Bore Stroke: 4.00x3.88 in.
Displacement: 390.0 ci.
Valve Operation: overhead, pushrod actuated
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Carburetion: Carter #2814s 2bbl /
Eldorado: 3 Rochester #7015901 2bb1
BPH: 325 bph at 4800rpm / Eldorado:
345 bph at 4800rpm
Wheelbase: 130.0 in.
Overall Length: 225.0 in.
Track: 61 in. front and rear
Tire Size: 8.00x15 / Eldorado: 8.20x15
Weight: 4690 - 5455 lb. / Eldorado:
4855 - 5060 lb.
Acceleration: 0-60 11.5 sec. / Eldorado:
0-60 10.5 sec.
Top Speed: 118 - 122 mph / Eldorado: 120
- 125 mph
Fuel Mileage: 10 - 16 mpg / Eldorado:
8 - 14 mpg
1959 Cadillac
Production Run
CADILLAC De Ville 6300
series (Series 63)
1959 Cadillac DeVille Hardtop Sedan Model 6329 (4 door 6
window): 19,158
1959 Cadillac DeVille Hardtop Sedan Model 6329 (4 door 4
window): 12,308
1959 Cadillac DeVille Hardtop Coupe Model 6337 (2
door): 21,924
CADILLAC 6200 series (Series 62)
1959 Cadillac Hardtop Sedan Model 6229 (4 door 6
window): 23,461
1959 Cadillac Hardtop Sedan Model 6239 (4 door 4
window): 14,138
1959 Cadillac Hardtop Coupe Model 6237 (2 door):
21,947
1959 Cadillac Convertible Coupe Model 6267 (2 door):
11,130
1959 Cadillac Bare Chassis and Export: 60
CADILLAC ELDORADO 6400 series (Series 64)
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Hardtop Model 6437 (2
door): 975
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Model 6467
(2 door): 1,320
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