| Wheelbase: 102" |
Track: 57" Front
/ 58.8" Rear |
Height:
51" Over Hardtop |
| Length: 177.2" |
Width: 72.8" |
Curb Weight:
2,975 lbs. |
| Tire Size:
6.70x15" |
Plant:
St. Louis |
|
The 1959 Corvette was basically the same as the 1958 in outside
appearance, except for the absence of the simulated hood louvers, and the twin chrome
trunk spears. The dash instruments were redesigned, and a new tachometer face was used.
The "T" shift handle with a reverse lockout was introduced in 1959, for another
Corvette first.
1959 Options:
| Code |
Description |
Quantity |
Price |
| 867 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
9 ,670 |
$3,875.00 |
| 101 |
Heater |
8,909 |
102.25 |
| 102 |
AM Radio |
7,001 |
149.80 |
| 107 |
Parking Brake Alarm |
3,601 |
5.40 |
| 108 |
Courtesy Lights |
3,601 |
6.50 |
| 109 |
Windshield Washers |
7,929 |
16.15 |
| 121 |
Radiator Fan Clutch |
67 |
21.55 |
| 261 |
Sunshades |
3,722 |
10.80 |
| 276 |
Wheels 15x5.5" |
214 |
0.00 |
| 290 |
Whitewall Tries |
8,173 |
31.55 |
| 313 |
Powerglide Transmission |
1,878 |
199.10 |
| 419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
5,481 |
236.75 |
| 426 |
Power Windows |
587 |
59.20 |
| 440 |
Two Tone Paint |
2,931 |
16.15 |
| 469 |
283ci 245hp Engine 2 4bbl. Carbs |
1,417 |
150.65 |
| 469C |
283ci 270hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. |
1,846 |
182.95 |
| 473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
1,090 |
139.90 |
| 579 |
283ci 250hp Engine Fuel Injection |
175 |
484.20 |
| 579D |
283ci 290 hp Engine Fuel Injection |
745 |
484.20 |
| 675 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
327 |
48.45 |
| 684 |
Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension |
142 |
425.05 |
| 685 |
4 Speed Manual Transmission |
4,175 |
188.30 |
| 686 |
Metallic Brakes |
333 |
26.90 |
| 1408 |
Black Wall Tires 6.70x15 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| 1625 |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Serial Numbers: J59S100001 through J59S109670
Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp
Colors:
| Exterior |
Quantity |
Soft Top |
Wheels |
Interior |
| Tuxedo Black |
1,594 |
Bk/W |
Black |
Bl/BK/R |
| Classic Cream |
223 |
Bk/W |
Black |
Bk |
| Frost Blue |
1,024 |
Bl/Bk/W |
Black |
B/R |
| Crown Sapphire |
88 |
Bk/Tq/W |
Black |
Tq |
| Roman Red |
1,542 |
Bk/W |
Black |
Bk/R |
| Snowcrest White |
3,354 |
Bl/Bk/Tq/W |
Black |
Bl/Bk/R/Tq |
| Inca Silver |
957 |
Bk/W |
Black |
Bk/R |
Abbreviations:
Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue,
Tq=Turquoise
- Zora's XP700 was revised, lengthened, and exaggerated. A double bubble
transparent plastic hardtop was added. Zora began work the CERV 1
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