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Classic Car History – The 1959 Cadillac Series 62

January 29th, 2012 Autos presh1978

1959 Cadillac was the creation of designer Harley Earl, which was based on inspiration from the aerospace and missiles for the U.S. design. Cadillac 59 was the pinnacle of automotive design in the United States.

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s. The rear wings which fell a total of 42 inches above the ground, flare rockets taillights, quad headlamps and massive chrome bumpers, a length of 20 feet, was the last Cadillac to attract attention. The Finns of the scandal with ‘59 ’s, which are accentuated by its low profile, which is 3 inches shorter than the ‘58 model is already a low profile.

Harley Earl was directly responsible for the design of 50 million cars, and has completely changed the face of the American car in 1950. No man has had such an effect in the form of American Automobile Design and no man has been guilty of over-design for many. Included in the theme of the design space were other images that teeth and chrome grills, dashboards, which seemed to belong to combatants with dozens of switches and controls, bumps defense known as ornaments “Dagmar” cover appeared rocket.

1959 Cadillac is an American icon. You will see this model are presented for 50 years in style dinners and restaurants. Hard Rock Cafe is still a 1959 or 1960 Cadillac shows in their restaurants. The 59 has also acted in several films, including Clint Eastwood film “Pink Cadillac”. The Cadillac 59 was a monument to American optimism in 1950, was actually the “American dream”. Who would not want to drive one of these today? Today you will be very difficult to find a restored 59 convertible for less than $ 70 000 by selling more than 100K.

Some of the features in the series 59 62 Cadillac include brakes, power steering, automatic gearbox, central locking, tinted windows, and some regulatory options include headlamps (Autronic eye), electric windows, seat adjustment, and trunk. Some of the other available models include 8 seater Limo Fleetwood Eldorado Biarritz is the most valuable ‘59 Cadillac model.

Specifications for the 1959 Cadillac Series 62

Engine: 390 CI V8, cast iron head and block

Compression: 10.5:1

Induction: 4-carburetor

Maximum power: 325 hp at 4800 rpm

Torque: 435 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

Maximum speed: 121 km / h

0-60 mph: 11 sec

Transmission: GM Turbo Hydra Matic

Body / chassis: Steel body on steel X-frame

Address: recirculating ball

Wheels and Tires: steel plates, 15 cm in diameter