West Coast Classics are proud to present a no expense spared
customized and air bag raised and lowered 1959 Cadillac 2 Door
Hardtop Coupe de Ville.The '59 Cadillac needs no introduction with
the code 59-6337 being the General Motors style numbers found on
the cowl/body tag of a 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVilleTrim Tag
Breakdown:59: Identifies the model year as 1959.6300: Represents
the Cadillac DeVille series (as opposed to the entry-level Series
6200).37: Designates the body type as a two-door hardtop coupe
(Deluxe Coupe DeVille).FW: This prefix usually accompanies the
style number on the tag, indicating the body was manufactured at
the Fleetwood assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan.Factory options
included:Power WindowsPower Brakes6 Way Power Front
SeatsHeater/DefrosterSoft Ray Tinted GlassCruise ControlClockAM
RadioIt is one of the most recognizable American collector cars in
history, legendary for its towering, sharp tailfins and dual bullet
taillights.Standard Mechanical Specifications:Engine: 390
cubic-inch (6.4L) OHV V8Power: 325 horsepower @ 4,800 RPMTorque:
430 lb-ft @ 3,100 RPMTransmission: 4-speed Controlled Coupling
Hydra-Matic automaticBrakes: Power-assisted four-wheel
drumsUpgraded DeVille Amenities:Stepping up from the standard
Series 62 to the DeVille (6337) line added premium factory
features:Power windows and a two-way or six-way power front
seatUpgraded cloth and leather interior combinationsRear seat
folding center armrestsAdditional interior courtesy and dome
lampsShared a completely redesigned General Motors architecture for
1959.Reimagined exterior: Featured entirely updated rooflines, body
panels, and structural elements.Full-width grille: Replaced the
previous bordered layout with an open, jewel-style front
grille.Recessed lighting: Positioned dual headlights under subtle
fender overhangs above bumper-integrated running lights.Enhanced
Driver VisibilityPanoramic views: Utilized a taller, wraparound
windshield to improve the forward sightline.Expanded glass area:
Combined ultra-slim rear pillars with an enlarged back window for
better blind-spot visibility.Flatted hood line: Lowered and widened
the front profile to optimize the road view ahead.Defining Jet-Age
Rear ProfileSky-high tailfins: Debuted towering, globally
recognized rear fins that defined 1950s American design.Dual bullet
taillights: Inset twin-pod rocket lighting into each individual fin
housing.Turbine bumper exhaust: Sculpted the lower rear bumper ends
to mirror aerospace jet exhaust ports.Mechanical and Cabin
SpecificationsMitchell design: Styled under the direction of
legendary GM design chief Bill Mitchell.Six-passenger cabin:
Provided massive interior proportions to comfortably seat six adult
passengers.Upgraded powertrain: Debuted a re-engineered 390
cubic-inch V8 engine delivering 325 horsepower.This late-1950s 390
Cadillac V8 powerplant casting # 1469230 features a chrome-topped
air cleaner and painted blue engine block. Engine Type:
Classic overhead-valve V8 engine from the late 1950s era.Key Visual
Elements: Features a prominent centered chrome air cleaner, ribbed
chrome valve covers, and a black cylindrical oil filter canister
mounted near the front.Condition & Details: The engine bay
displays a clean, restored, or well-maintained appearance with
polished components and classic wiring layout.Fuel and Air
InductionAir Cleaner: An oval, aftermarket polished aluminum
assembly featuring a classic center-finned top plate and a red
washable element filter.Carburetor: A modern aftermarket 4-barrel
carburetor sitting directly beneath the air cleaner assembly,
fitted with an electric choke mechanism.Intake Manifold: A
cast-iron block intake manifold painted in Deep Blue, showing the
casting numbers near the center.Valve Train & DressingValve
Covers: Distinctive vintage aftermarket Offenhauser finned aluminum
valve covers providing a traditional hot-rod appearance.Oil
Filler/Breather Caps: Polished chrome-plated caps located at the
front of the driver-side valve cover.Engine Accessories &
ComponentsOil Filter Canister: A vintage-style, frame- or
block-mounted cylindrical oil canister with a high-polished chrome
top lid and a gloss-black body body casing.Fuel Pump: A mechanical
fuel pump visible on the lower front passenger side of the engine
block.Alternator: A modern high-output, fully chromed alternator
replacing the original low-amp generator setup.Water Pump &
Fan Pulley Assembly: Located at the front center of the engine,
painted to match the Blue block.Wiring & Structural
ElementsSpark Plug Wires: Cleanly routed bright red spark plug
ignition wires running along the top of the firewall and down to
the cylinder heads.Ignition Distributor: Tucked neatly at the rear
of the engine block close to the firewall.Radiator Top Tank: The
ribbed, classic black metallic radiator tank running across the
very front of the bay with a finned aluminum cap matching the main
styling.
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