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1959 PONTIAC CATALINA CONVERTIBLE COUPE


    1959 Pontiac Catalina

  • VIN 159758850
  • The VIN decodes to a 1959 Pontiac Catalina.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1959
    Make
    Pontiac
  • Series
    Catalina
    Trim Level
    Convertible Coupe
  • Origin
    United States
    Base Price
    $2805.00 USD
  • Production
    14515
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Weight
    3955 lbs
    Doors
    2
  • Model Number
    2167
    Body Maker
    Fisher
  • Brakes
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
    Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Brake Size
    11 in.
  • Capacities
  • Oil
    5 qt.
    Fuel Tank
    21.5 gal.
  • Rear Differential
    5.5 pt.
    Transmission
    2.5 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Rochester
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.23 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Length
    213.7 in.
    Rear Tread
    64 in.
  • Height
    54 in.
    Wheelbase
    122 in.
  • Front Tread
    63.7 in.
    Width
    80.7 in.
  • Engine
  • Rated Horsepower
    52.81 hp
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Cylinders
    8
    Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Compression Ratio
    8.6 :1
    Bore and Stroke
    4 1/16 & 3 3/4 in.
  • Block Material
    Alloy cast iron
    Torque
    392@2000 ft/lbs
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Engine Type
    Dual downdraft
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
    Displacement
    388.86 cu. in.
  • Brake Horsepower
    245@4200 hp
    Engine No. Location
    On pad at front of right side of block.
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Exhaust System
    Single with crossover
    Battery
    12
  • Radiator
    Tube and center
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Cooling System
    21.4 Quarts
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Hydramatic automatic transmission
    Optional
    Power brakes
    Optional
  • Power steering
    Optional
    Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Recirculating ball bearing
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Pivoted control arms
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.21 :1
    2nd
    1.32 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    2.51 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    Plate on left front hinge pillar post.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    8 x 14

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