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1959 BUICK ELECTRA HARDTOP

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Hardtop* Hardtop* Sedan

    1959 Buick Electra

  • VIN 7F8019837
  • The VIN decodes to a 1959 Buick Electra.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1959
    Make
    Buick
  • Series
    Electra
    Trim Level
    Hardtop
  • Origin
    United States
    Production
    11216
  • Base Price
    $3460.00 USD
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Weight
    4465 lbs
    Body Maker
    Fisher
  • Doors
    2
    Model Number
    4737
  • Brakes
  • Brake Size
    12 1/64 in.
    Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    20 gal.
    Rear Differential
    6.5 pt.
  • Oil
    4 qt.
    Transmission
    22 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Carter
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    3.23 :1
  • Dimension
  • Length
    220.6 in.
    Width
    80.7 in.
  • Front Tread
    62.4 in.
    Wheelbase
    126.3 in.
  • Rear Tread
    60 in.
    Height
    61.2 in.
  • Engine
  • Torque
    445@2800 ft/lbs
    Cylinders
    8
  • Engine No. Location
    On the right part of block, in front of valve lifter cover.
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Rated Horsepower
    56.11 hp
    Displacement
    401.11 cu. in.
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Bore and Stroke
    4 3/16 & 3 41/64 in.
  • Brake Horsepower
    325@4400 hp
    Engine Type
    Downdraft 4-barrel
  • Engine Type
    Twin Turbine or Triple Turbine automatic
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 :1
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
    Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Exhaust System
    Dual
    Battery
    12
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Cooling System
    16.5 Quarts
  • Radiator
    Tube and center
    Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Triple Turbine automatic transmission
    Optional
    Twin Turbine automatic transmission
    Optional
  • Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Integral power
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Coil springs
    Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Drive
    Rear wheel drive
    Gears
    3
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On dash under hood & on hinge pillar post.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Wheel Size
    15 x 6
    Tire Size
    8 x 15
  • Tire Type
    4 ply
    Spare Location
    Trunk

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