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Original Base Price |
$3,495.00
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No. Produced |
12,357
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Fisher
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
4719
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Weight |
4,557lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
126.3 inches
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Length |
220.6 inches
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Width |
80.7 inches
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Height |
61.2 inches
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Front Tread |
62.4 inches
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Rear Tread |
60 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 401.11 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 4 3/16 & 3 41/64 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 325@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 56.11 | |
Torque | 445@2800 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | | |
Engine No. Location | On the right part of block, in front of valve lifter cover. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission | |
Type | Twin Turbine or Triple Turbine 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 | |
Clutch Type |
Not applicable
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Clutch Size |
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.23 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Coil springs
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Steering Gear |
Integral power
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Brakes |
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Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
12 1/64 inches
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Rear Size |
12 1/64 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
12 1/64 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Dual | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Tube and center | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | 15 x 6 | |
Tire Type | 4 ply | |
Tire Size | 8 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 4 Quarts | |
Transmission | 22 Pints | |
Cooling System | 16.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 6.5 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 9 |
| Digits 1: Series |
| Digits 2: Model year |
| Digits 3: Assembly plant |
| Digits 4-9: Production number |
VIN Location | On dash under hood & on hinge pillar post. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Serial Nos.: Starting 7F1001001 & 7F2001001 & 7F3001001 & 7F4001001 & 7F5001001 & 7F6001001 & 7F7001001 & 7F8001001
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References | |
The Car - Buick 1959 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
1959 Buick | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless 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 1959 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Motor Age April 1959 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | Lacquer | |
Colors | Arctic White |
| Tawny Rose Metallic |
| Copper Glow Metallic |
| Turquoise Metallic |
| Tampico Red |
| Sierra Spruce Metallic |
| Silver Birch Metallic |
| Pearl Fawn Metallic |
| Lido Lavender Metallic |
| Wedgewood Blue |
| Shalimar Blue Metallic |
| Glacier Green Metallic |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Twin Turbine automatic transmission | Opt |
| Triple Turbine automatic transmission | Opt |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt |
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