1959 Cadillac DeVille

Coupe

V8 390CI 325HP 4 Barrel

Automatic 400

59J124663

Clear

Gasoline

The 1959 Cadillac is remembered for its huge sharp tailfins with dual bullet tail lights, distinctive rooflines and roof pillar configuration, new jewel-like grille patterns and matching deck lid beauty panels. In 1959 the Series 62 were moved from the Series 62 to their own series, the Series 6200. DeVilles became the Series 6300. Engine output was an even 325 hp from the 390 cu in (6.4 L) engine. The DeVille Series had script nameplates on the rear fenders. Standard equipment included power brakes, power steering, automatic transmission, back-up lamps, windshield wipers, two-speed wipers, wheel discs, outside rearview mirror, vanity mirror, oil filter, power windows and six way power seats. Plain fender skirts covered the rear wheels. Over 53,000 DeVilles were sold in 1959 as a separate series, accounting for roughly 37% of all Cadillacs sold. Only 21,924 Coupe DeVilles were sold in 1959. This Coupe DeVille was originally sold from a Bristol, CT dealership. 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, VIN: 59J124663, 67,800 original miles, Brenton Blue (DDL12003), Blue interior, V8 390ci 325hp, 400 automatic transmission. Engine starts right up and runs very well. The Carter carburetor was rebuilt but has to be adjusted. The hydramatic transmission shifts properly and passing gear works. Half the steering wheel ring is missing. (the original Cadillac horn) tires are very good and new spare has never hit the ground. All glass is very good. The chrome is very good except for a ding on the passenger side rear fin trim and flaking on rear bumper (shown in picture), beautiful blue paint is excellent, the blue cloth interior seats were redone years ago and are in good condition with no rips or tears, there is slight wear on the original door panels, the blue carpet is good, rims on wide whitewall tires and hub caps are original, blue headliner/sun visors are very good, undercarriage and exhaust are in good condition, has dual 12 volt batteries, dash is excellent with no cracks, a non-smoker car. All instruments are in working order except the clock and trip meter . The rear passenger window only opens from the driver's control panel. (The contacts have to be cleaned). Options include power steering, power brakes, power doors, power windows, and automatic headlight dimmer (Autronic Eye Light Switch). Being sold with original AM radio only. Have owner's and shop manual. 1959 Cadillac Specifications 1959 Cadillac Engine: Type: 8-cylinder 90 V-type, watercooled, cast iron block and heads Bore Stroke: 4.00x3.88 in. Displacement: 390.0 ci. Valve Operation: overhead, pushrod actuated Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Carburetion: Carter #2814s 2bbl / BPH: 325 bph at 4800rpm / Wheelbase: 130.0 in. Overall Length: 225.0 in. Track: 61 in. front and rear Tire Size: 8.00x15 / Weight: 4690 - 5455 lb. / Acceleration: 0-60 11.5 sec. / Top Speed: 118 - 122 mph / Multiple car show trophy winner and featured car at many local parade. Bidders with less than 5 feedbacks or negative feedback please call 860-673-1467 prior to bidding. Bidders who don't call may have their bids cancelled. Any questions, please call Frank @ 860-563-2484. (Eastern Standard Time)