Cadillac Series 6200 coupe 1959 page
GENERAL INFORMATION  
make: Cadillac
model: 6237 Coupe
trim level:  
model year: 1959
place of assembly:  
year production: 21947 ( body style 6237 ) / 142272 ( all )
car owned: 3/06 -
mileage when purchased:
67762 miles ( 109052 km ), believed to be
actual
mileage when sold:  
additional information:


Originally a California car, later on was
registered in Missouri for an unknown time
( 20+ years ) before returning back to
California.
CHASSIS AND FRAME  
body type: 2 door hardtop coupe
wheelbase: 130.0 in. ( 330 cm )
lenght: 225.0 in. ( 572 cm )
width: 80.3 in. ( 204 cm )
weight: 4690 lb ( 2130 kg )
paint: white ( Cadillac paint code 12 )
modifications:  
additional information:
Body has been sandblasted for minor surface
rust in 1985, and repainted to original
color. No welding has ever been required.
INTERIOR  
seating: 6
seat upholstery: original cloth/vinyl, black/blue
shifter type: steering column mounted
gauges:
speed, fuel, coolant temperature, odometer,
trip meter
standard equipment:










Power steering
Power brakes
Electric clock
Cigarette lighters
Courtesy lights
Map light
Luggage compartment light
Glove box light
Adjustable instrument lighting
Remote control left sideview mirror
Rear center arm rest
Visor vanity mirror
optional equipment:
Heater ( code H )
E-Z Eye glass ( code E )
additional equipment: Wonderbar AM radio ( original option )
audio system: Cadillac Wonderbar AM radio
additional information: Dash panel replaced, headliner replaced
ENGINE  
make & model year: Cadillac 1959
type: ohv V8 gasoline engine
displacement: 390 cu. in. ( 6.39 liters )
block: cast iron, 2-bolt main bearing caps
bore: 4.00 in. ( 10.16 cm )
stroke: 3.875 in. ( 9.8425 cm )
compression ratio: 10.5:1
valvetrain:


pushrod operated, hydraulic lifters,
2 valves / cylinder, valve diameter 1.875 in.
( intake ) and 1.5 in. ( exhaust ), valve
lift 0.450 in. ( intake & exhaust )
camshaft(s): single camshaft in block
head(s): cast iron
intake system:
carbureted, dual plane intake manifold,
1 * 4bbl Rochester 4GC
exhaust system: cast manifolds, dual exhaust pipes
ignition: 1 point
emission systems: PCV
accessories:
Power steering pump
35 amp generator
rated horsepower: 325 hp SAE gross ( 242 kW ) @ 4800 rpm
rated torque: 430 lbs-ft SAE gross ( 583 Nm ) @ 3100 rpm
estimated horsepower:  
estimated torque:  
additional information: Original mechanical condition.
DRIVETRAIN  
type: RWD
transmission type: 4 speed automatic with fluid coupling
make & model year: Controlled Coupling Jetaway Hydramatic 1959
rear axle: semi-floating hypoid
axle ratio: 2.94
wheels: 15 * 6 in. steel with Cadillac hubcaps
brakes:
Bendix power assisted, 12 in. cast iron
finned drums front and rear
tires, front: Goodyear Arriva P235/75R15
tires, rear: Goodyear Arriva P235/75R15
additional information:  
PERFORMANCE & ECONOMY  
top speed: 120 mph ( 193 km/h )
acceleration 0-60mph: 10.6 sec
acceleration 0-100km/h: 11.2 sec, estimate
acceleration 1/4 mile ( 402m ): 18.1 sec
fuel economy, highway:  
fuel economy, city:  
fuel economy, average:
12 mpg ( 20 liters / 100km ), Wheels magazine
road test
additional information: runs on premium fuel