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1959 Chrysler Windsor Series MC1-L
Town & Country Wagon - 2 seat
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,362.00
No. Produced 992
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number MC1-L-45A
Weight 4,045lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 216.6 inches
Width 79.6 inches
Height 58.6 inches
Front Tread 60.9 inches
Rear Tread 59.8 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 382.9 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/32 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 305@4600
Rated Horsepower 52
Torque 410@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Synchronous meshing
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.12 to 1
2nd 1.43
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.73
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.54 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & three tooth roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular tubular or fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting M571-100001
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

1959 Chrysler Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1959Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1959Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Ivory White
Radiant Red
Carousel Red
Storm Gray Metallic
Spun Yellow
Normandy Blue
Persian Pink
Nocturne Blue Metallic
Ballad Green
Sandstone
Aqua Mist
Cameo Tan Metallic
Empress Blue Metallic
Highland Green Metallic
Turquoise Gray Metallic
Gray Rose Metallic
Deep Ruby Metallic
Spanish Silver Metallic
Tropic Turquoise
Silverpine Green Metallic
Copper Spice Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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