The 1959 Cadillac was the brainchild of Designer Harley Earl, who drew on the inspiration of American space travel and rockets for his design. The Cadillac 59 was the high point of American automotive design excess. With tail fins that a full 42 inches above the ground, Rocket Rocket tail lights, headlights and bumper chrome quad mass of a body length increased more than 20 m, the last for Cadillac was pulling attention. That takes the biscuit fins are accentuated ’59 by its very low profile, 3 inches lower than the ’58 model already low profile.
Harley Earl was directly responsible for the design of 50 million vehicles and has completely changed the face of the American automobile industry in the 1950s. Not one person had made such an impact on the shape of American auto design and no one is guilty of excesses as design. Included in the theme of the design space were other images such as chrome denture like grilles, dashboards, as she watched fighters with dozens of switches and controls, projections belonged Bumper barrier as “Dagmar” hood ornaments that looked familiar as rocket launchers.
The 1959 Cadillac is an American icon. You will see displayed this year in many model 50′s style diners and restaurants. Hard Rock Cafe is always either a 1959 or 1960 Cadillac displayed in their restaurants. The 59 also in many films such as Clint Eastwood’s “Pink Cadillac” played.The Cadillac 59 was a monument to American optimism in the 1950s, it was actually the “American Dream”. Who would not drive one of these today? Today it will be difficult, a restored 59 convertible for less than $ 70,000 with many of them find sold more than 100K.
Some features of the series 59 62 Cadillac included power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, central locking, tinted windows, and some options include headlight dimmers (Autronic eye), to adjust power windows, seats, and trunk. Some other models, including the 8-seater Fleetwood Limo, and the Eldorado Biarritz, which is the most valuable ’59 Cadillac model.
Specs for 1959 Cadillac Series 62
Engine: 390 CI V8 cylinder head and block iron
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Carburetor Induction: Carter 4-cylinder
Maximum Power: 325 hp at 4800 U min /
Maximum torque: 435 at 3,400 rpm lb.-ft.
Top speed: 121 miles an hour
0-60 mph: 11 sec
Transmission: Automatic GM Turbo Hydra Matic
Board / Chassis: Steel body on steel X-frame chassis
Steering: recirculating ball
Tires & Wheels: steel disc, diameter 15 cm
Brakes: drums, 12 inches in diameter. (Front and rear)
Front Suspension: wishbones with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension: rigid axle with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Wheelbase: 130 cm
Height: 55.9 cm
Weight: 4885 pounds
Quarter-mile performance: who cares?
Production: 11 130
Price: $ 5,000 for Series 62, $ 7400 for Eldorado
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