History Classic Car – 1959 Cadillac Series 62
Cadillac 1959, the idea of designer Harley Earl, who went on the inspiration of American space travel and rockets for his design. The Cadillac 59 was the top of American auto design excess. With tail fins that a 42-cm above the ground, rocket flare tail lights rose, quad headlights and massive chrome bumpers, a body length of about 20 m, which was the last Cadillac grabbing attention. The '59 's outrageous fins are accentuated by its extremely low profile,The 3 inches lower than the '58 model already low profile.
Harley Earl was directly responsible for the design of 50 million vehicles, and completely changed the face of American automotive industry in 1950. No one individual has such an influence on the shape of American car design and guilty man has so many design excesses. Included in his space-theme design more photos appeared prosthesis as chrome grilles, dashboards, as they belonged to Jet –Combatants with dozens of options and controls, bumpers protrusions known as "Dagmar", hood ornaments, looked like the rocket launcher.
The 1959 Cadillac is an American icon. This will be the year, displayed in the model of many 50's style, guests will see and restaurants. Hard Rock Cafe is always either 1959 or 1960 Cadillac displayed in their restaurants. The 59 also starred in many films, such as Clint Eastwood's "Pink Cadillac". The Cadillac 59 was a monument to optimism in the U.S.1950, was actually the "American dream". Who would not want to drive one of these today? Today there will be hard to find a restored 59 convertible for less than U.S. $ 70,000, with many of them sell more than 100K.
Some of the features of 59 Cadillac Series 62 includes brake booster, power steering, automatic transmission, glass, power locks, tinted, and some options include headlight dimmers (Autronic eye), power windows, seat and trunk. A bit 'ofmodels of others, including the 8-seater Fleetwood Limo, and the Eldorado Biarritz, which is the most valuable '59 Cadillac model.
Data for 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Engine: 390 CI V8, cast iron head and block Compression ratio: 10.5:1 Induction: Carter 4 cylinder carburetor Maximum Power: 325 hp at 4,800 rpm Torque: 435 lb – ft at 3,400 rpm Maximum speed: 121 mph 0-60 mph: 11 sec Transmission: GM Turbo Hydra-Matic Body / Chassis: Steel body on steel X-frame chassis Steering:A ball wheels and tires: steel discs, 15 inches in diameter Brakes: drums, 12 inches in diameter. (front and rear) Front Suspension: double wishbones with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers Rear: rigid axle with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers Wheelbase: 130 cm Height: 55.9 cm Weight: 4885 kg Performance Quarter Mile: Who cares? Production: 11,130 Price: $ 5000 for Series 62, $ 7400 for Eldorado
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