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1959 Corvette
| Wheelbase: 102" |
Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear |
Height: 51" Over Hardtop |
| Length: 177.2" |
Width: 72.8" |
Curb Weight: 2,975 lbs. |
| Tire
Size: 6.70x15" |
Plant: St. Louis |
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T he 1959 Corvette was basically the same as the
1958 in outside appearance, except for the absence of the simulated hood louvers, and the
twin chrome trunk spears. The dash instruments were redesigned, and a new tachometer face
was used. The "T" shift handle with a reverse lockout was introduced in 1959,
for another Corvette first.
1959 Options:
| Code |
Description |
Quantity |
Price |
| 867 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
9 ,670 |
$3,875.00 |
| 101 |
Heater |
8,909 |
102.25 |
| 102 |
AM Radio |
7,001 |
149.80 |
| 107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
3,601 |
5.40 |
| 108 |
Courtesy Lights |
3,601 |
6.50 |
| 109 |
Windshield Washers |
7,929 |
16.15 |
| 121 |
Radiator Fan Clutch |
67 |
21.55 |
| 261 |
Sunshades |
3,722 |
10.80 |
| 276 |
Wheels 15x5.5" |
214 |
0.00 |
| 290 |
Whitewall Tries |
8,173 |
31.55 |
| 313 |
Powerglide Transmission |
1,878 |
199.10 |
| 419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
5,481 |
236.75 |
| 426 |
Power Windows |
587 |
59.20 |
| 440 |
Two Tone Paint |
2,931 |
16.15 |
| 469 |
283ci 245hp Engine 2 4bbl.
Carbs |
1,417 |
150.65 |
| 469C |
283ci 270hp Engine 2 4Bbl
Carbs. |
1,846 |
182.95 |
| 473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
1,090 |
139.90 |
| 579 |
283ci 250hp Engine Fuel
Injection |
175 |
484.20 |
| 579D |
283ci 290 hp Engine Fuel
Injection |
745 |
484.20 |
| 675 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
327 |
48.45 |
| 684 |
Heavy Duty Brakes and
Suspension |
142 |
425.05 |
| 685 |
4 Speed Manual Transmission |
4,175 |
188.30 |
| 686 |
Metallic Brakes |
333 |
26.90 |
| 1408 |
Black Wall Tires 6.70x15 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| 1625 |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Serial Numbers: J59S100001 through J59S109670
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
Colors:
| Exterior |
Quantity |
Soft
Top |
Wheels |
Interior |
| Tuxedo Black |
1,594 |
Bk/W |
Black |
Bl/BK/R |
| Classic Cream |
223 |
Bk/W |
Black |
Bk |
| Frost Blue |
1,024 |
Bl/Bk/W |
Black |
B/R |
| Crown Sapphire |
88 |
Bk/Tq/W |
Black |
Tq |
| Roman Red |
1,542 |
Bk/W |
Black |
Bk/R |
| Snowcrest White |
3,354 |
Bl/Bk/Tq/W |
Black |
Bl/Bk/R/Tq |
| Inca Silver |
957 |
Bk/W |
Black |
Bk/R |
Abbreviations: Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise
Zora's XP700 was revised, lengthened, and exaggerated. A double bubble transparent
plastic hardtop was added. Zora began work the CERV 1
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