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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- Heres 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- Corvettes 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 Corvettes show-car beauty up to three years with only regular washings.
Born and bred for sports car PERFORMANCE
Sports Car Engineers Dreams Come True- Corvettes light, strong, safe fiber-glass and plastic body is three times thicker than steel, yet its 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 Corvettes 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 Corvettes 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- Corvettes rugged, durable Powerglide automatic transmission is Americas 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 Corvettes 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 V8s 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, o
