| 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 |