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1959 Oldsmobile Series 98
Holiday Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,715.00
No. Produced 13,669
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 3837
Weight 4,360lbs
Wheelbase 126.3 inches
Length 223 inches
Width 80.8 inches
Height 59 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 394.24 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/8 & 3 11/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.75 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 315@4600
Rated Horsepower 54.45
Torque 435@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On top of center exhaust port, on left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
Type Hydra-Matic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
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 3.42 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 22 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description Total Digits: 9
Digits 1-2: Model year
Digits 3: Series
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-9: Production number
VIN Location On left front door pillar.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: Starting 599M1001 & 599A1001 & 599B1001 & 599K1001 & 599L1001 & 599C1001 & 599W1001 & 599T1001

1959 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Oldsmobile for '59Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1959Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1959Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Polaris White
Russet Metallic
Bronze Mist Metallic
Aqua Mist Metallic
Cardinal Red
Willow Mist Metallic
Silver Mist Metallic
Golden Mist Metallic
Burgandy Mist Metallic
Frost Blue
Sapphire Mist Metallic
Emerald Mist Metallic
Crystal Green
Indigo Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesStd
Power steeringStd
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Dual ExhaustOpt
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