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1959 Imperial (Chrysler) Imperial Custom Series MY1-H
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,568.00
No. Produced 2,071
Body Maker Imperial
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,745lbs
Wheelbase 129 inches
Length 226.3 inches
Width 81 inches
Height 58.7 inches
Front Tread 61.8 inches
Rear Tread 62.4 inches
Type V8 Overhead valve
Displacement 413.16 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 3/16 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 350@4600
Rated Horsepower 56.11
Torque 470@2800
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 Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Torqueflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.93 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
Exhaust System Dual
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 9.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 21 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting M617100001
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on left front door hinge pillar 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
Oxford Gray Metallic
Spun Yellow
Normandy Blue
Persian Pink
Yellow Mist
Nocturne Blue Metallic
Sherwood Green 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
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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