Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1959
Thelong wheelbase Fleetwoods were still called Seventy-Fives, although a new numerical series designation was in official use. Production models again were a nine-passenger sedan and Imperial sedan-limousine with auxiliary jump seats. Fleetwood lettering appeared on the rear deck lid trim strip. Single side trim moldings extended from the front wheel housing to the rear of the car. Standard equipment included all items found on the Sixty Special Fleetwood line.
I. D. NUMBERS
- The motor serial number system adopted in 1958 was used again with numbers in the same physical locations
- The first pair of symbols changed to “59” to designate model year
- The third symbol (a letter listed as a Body Style Number suffix in charts below) identified model and series
- Consecutive unit numbers began at 000001 and up
STYLE
Model Number | Body Style | Model | Seat | Price | Weight | Production Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59-67 | 6723R |
Supersize |
9 | $9533 | 2495 kg | 710 |
59-67 | 6733S |
Supersize |
9 | $9748 | 2532 kg | 690 |
59-68 | 6890 |
Supersize |
2,102 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 3962mm wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral cars and ambulances, etc.
ENGINE
Type | V-8 Overhead valves |
Block | Cast iron block |
Displacement | 6.384 Liters |
Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 98.4mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
Brake horsepower | 325 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Power | 242 kW @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings | Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetor | Carter AFB four-barrel Model 2814S |
CHASSIS
Feature | Fleetwood 75 |
Wheelbase | 3804mm |
Overall Length | 6218mm |
Tires | 8.20 x 15 |
Dual exhausts | standard |
Rear axle ratios | 3.36:1 standard; 3.77:1 optional; 3.21:1 with air conditioning |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
LOCAL OPTIONS
HISTORICAL NOTES
- Assembly of 142,272 units was counted for the 1959 model year.
- This was the next to last season for selling the Brougham.
- Flat-top roof styling was used on four-window sedans
- Six-window jobs had sloping rooflines with rear vent panes.
- Power steering and shock absorbers were improved this year.
- Charles E. Arnold was chief engineer