[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCJqu9wmUlI[/embed] 1959
Corvette that is documented with order sheet and original sales
invoice copies. This is a very correct car with correct Inca Silver
paint (1of 957) and Black trim. Ordered with option 509A solid
Silver. Could possibly be 1 of 1 solid Inca Silver cars. Correct DG
283, 230hp with correct power glide automatic transmission. Also
ordered with hard top only, deluxe heater, wide white wall tires
and signal seeking radio. Hard to find a corvette of this year that
is this original with one repaint. The last owner only drove this
car in parades in the VA area. Great investment Corvette you can
drive and have fun with. Please call for more details. 770-427-VETT
1959 Corvette Specs The 1959 Corvette featured slight changes from
the previous model. The new edition boasted clean, pure styling,
due to the loss of unneeded chrome and hood louvers. It was
overall, mechanically unchanged from 1958. Several other design
changes were introduced including new Magic-Mirror acrylic lacquer
finish to keep it looking brilliant for years to come, and a
luxurious cockpit that was designed for navigator comfort. A new
instrument panel with glare-reducing, concave instruments was
introduced. The seats and door panels were redesigned, and the
addition of a shelf under the dash was new for 1959. The '59
offered a variety of power teams engineered for driving fun. Tops
for Year-Round Driving-You are the master of any weather with the
choice of the standard easy-to-operate manual soft top or
quick-to-change removable hardtop. Both tops were available as well
as an optional power-operated soft top for an additional cost.
All-Weather Windows for All-Weather Comfort-Here's true comfort for
sports car living at its finest. Crank-operated roll-up windows are
standard equipment! There are no flaps or curtains to fasten on
when the weather changes fast. Power-operated windows are available
for greater convenience. New dual sunshades are another
comfort-inspired feature. Handy for Rally Enthusiasts-New shelf,
located under the padded assist bar, provides a convenient stowing
place. Luxury Unlimited-Corvette's jewel-box cockpit achieves a new
standard for luxurious sports car appointments. Beautiful interiors
are keyed to exterior finishes. New foam-rubber padded vinyl bucket
seats are individually adjustable, more comfortable than ever.
Instruments can be read at a glance, new concave lenses reduce
distortion and glare. Controls are located at finger-tip touch.
Even the radio and ash tray are placed for driver and navigator
convenience. Your Corvette Concours-Bright-Gem-hard and lustrous,
exclusive Magic-Mirror acrylic lacquer is the most durable,
sparkling automotive finish ever developed. It protects and
enhances the Corvette's show-car beauty up to three years with only
regular washings. Born and bred for sports car PERFORMANCE Sports
Car Engineer's Dreams Come True-Corvette's light, strong, safe
fiber-glass and plastic body is three times thicker than steel, yet
it's almost half the weight of a comparable steel body. This
enables the Corvette to attain a high horse-power to low-weight
ratio- a true measure of sports car excellence. The modern miracle
of fiber glass and plastic means other significant and important
benefits: the Corvette's body is rustproof and highly resistant to
road corrosion. Air-Cooled Brakes for Safe, Positive
Stopping-Durable, husky brakes are a vital part of sports car
driving- and the Corvette's got the brakes to do the job. New
slotted wheel discs permit air to cool the innermost areas of the
big 11-inch hydraulic brakes, help maintain constant high-brake
efficiency and add extra lining life. Brakes are self-energizing
with fade-resistant, bonded linings. New Radius Rods Improve
Performance-New rear suspension, with radius rod rear axle control,
is an outstanding engineering refinement in the Corvette. Radius
rods relieve rear springs from axle housing torque reactions during
acceleration and braking, thus improving performance and stability
through a smoother flow of power. Rear axle steering movements are
free of the torque influence, giving consistent handling precision.
Luxury and Fun on the Go-Corvette's rugged, durable Powerglide
automatic transmission is America's favorite automatic. In the
Corvette, it is especially for people who like sports car looks and
action, yet desire the convenience and luxury of an automatic shift
for town and country driving. Four Speeds for Skill-Enjoy the
satisfaction of finger-tip control over your gearbox in the
Corvette's 4-Speed Close-Ratio Synchro-Mesh transmission, fully
synchronized in all forward gears with a manually operated control
on the floor-mounted shift lever to prevent unintentional reverse
engagement during shifting. Ratios are so placed you can up and
down shift with unsurpassed dexterity and ease for a real thrill on
every curve and corner. Or, you can choose the standard 3-speed
Close-Ratio Synchro-Mesh gearbox- easy to master, a joy to command!
Power with the Sweet Sound of Action-The life blood of Corvette
performance comes from its Chevrolet-engineered 283-cubic-inch (4.7
litre) Corvette V8. This V8 was available in five versions, ranging
from the standard 230-h.p. V8 with 4-barrel carburetion to the
290-h.p. Corvette V8 with Ramjet Fuel Injection, attaining over one
h.p. per cubic inch of displacement. Corvette Specifications and
Special Equipment Options For Performance
- Corvette Engines are 283-cubic-inch displacement valve-in-head
V8's with 3.88? bore and 3.0? stroke.
- 230-h.p. Corvette V8 with 4-barrel carburetion, 9.5:1
compression ratio, hydraulic valve lifters, standard
equipment.
- 245- h.p. Corvette V8 with twin 4-barrel carburetion, 9.5:1
compression ratio, hydraulic valve lifters.
- 250-h.p. Corvette V8 with Ramjet Fuel Injection, 9.5:1
compression ratio, hydraulic valve lifters.
- 270-h.p. Corvette V8 with twin 4-barrel carburetion, 9.5:1
compression ratio, special camshaft and high-speed valve system
with special valves and mechanical valve lifters.
- 290-h.p. Corvette V8 with Ramjet Fuel Injection, 10.5:1
compression ratio, special camshaft and high-speed valve system
with special valves and mechanical valve lifters.
All engines have independent operating mechanism for each valve.
Precision-machined forged steel crankshaft, five main bearings.
Full pressure lubrication system with full-flow oil filter. 12-volt
electrical system. Engines precision balanced after assembly.
Finned aluminum rocker covers on optional engines. Buffed aluminum
oil-wetted type air cleaner (special paper element tube intake type
with Fuel Injection). Full dual exhaust system. Choice of
Transmissions 3-SPEED CLOSE-RATIO SYNCHRO-MESH, standard equipment.
Ratios: 2.21:1 low; 1.32:1 second; 1:1 third; 2.51:1 reverse. Floor
mounted gearshift. 4-SPEED CLOSE-RATIO SYNCHRO-MESH. Ratios: 2.2:1
first; 1.66:1 second; 1.31:1 third; 1.1 fourth; 2.26:1 reverse with
manually operated mechanism on floor mounted shift lever to prevent
unintentional reverse engagement during shifting. POWERGLIDE
AUTOMATIC available with 230-,245- and 250-horsepower engines.
Floor mounted range selector lever. CLUTCH. 10? semi-centrifugal
coil spring. Power-Matched Rear Axles Semi-floating hypoid.
STANDARD REAR AXLE RATIOS: 3.70:1 with 3-Speed or 4-Speed
Synchro-Mesh; 3.55:1 with Powerglide. POSITRACTION REAR AXLE
RATIOS: choice of 3.70:1, 4.11:1, or 4.56:1 ratio with either
3-Speed or 4-Speed Synchro-Mesh. Chassis Box-girder, X-member
reinforced frame. Independent coil spring front suspension with
stabilizer bar. Rear suspension by radius ...for more information
please contact the seller.
