- VIN 459697976
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The VIN decodes to a 1959 Pontiac Star Chief.
1959 Pontiac Star Chief
- Basic
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Model Year1959MakePontiac
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SeriesStar ChiefTrim LevelSedan
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Base Price$2736.00 USDProduction27872
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OriginUnited States
- Axle Type
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Axle TypeSemifloating
- Body
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Body MakerFisherModel Number2419
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Weight3990 lbsDoors4
- Brakes
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Service4 wheel hydraulic drumBrake Size11 in.
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Emergency BrakeRear service brakes
- Capacities
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Transmission2.5 pt.Oil5 qt.
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Rear Differential5.5 pt.Fuel Tank21.5 gal.
- Carburetor
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Carburetor MakeCarter
- Clutch Type
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Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
- Differential
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DifferentialHypoidDifferential Ratio3.23 :1
- Dimension
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Length220.7 in.Wheelbase124 in.
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Width80.7 in.Rear Tread64 in.
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Front Tread63.7 in.Height56.4 in.
- Engine
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Compression Ratio8.6 :1Displacement388.86 cu. in.
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Cylinders8Rated Horsepower52.81 hp
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Torque392@2000 ft/lbsBlock MaterialAlloy cast iron
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Main Bearings5LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
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Engine No. LocationOn pad at front of right side of block.Engine TypeDual downdraft
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Valve LiftersHydraulicBrake Horsepower245@4200 hp
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Bore and Stroke4 1/16 & 3 3/4 in.Engine TypeV8 Valve-in-head
- Exterior Colors
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Exterior Colors
- Other Systems Specifications
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RadiatorTube and centerCooling System21.4 Quarts
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Exhaust SystemSingle with crossoverIgnition SystemDistributor and coil
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Cooling SystemCentrifugal pump with thermostatBattery12
- Standard/Optional Equipment
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Hydramatic automatic transmissionOptionalPower brakesOptional
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Power steeringOptionalPushbutton RadioOptional
- Steering Gear
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Steering GearRecirculating ball bearing
- Suspension
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Rear SuspensionPivoted control armsFront SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
- Transmission
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DriveRear wheel driveGears3
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1st2.21 :12nd1.32 :1
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3rd1 :1Reverse2.51 :1
- VIN Data
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VIN LocationPlate on left front hinge pillar post.
- Wheels, Rims & Tires
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Tire Size8 x 14Spare LocationTrunk
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