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| 1959 Imperial (Chrysler) Imperial Custom Series MY1-H | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $4,568.00 | |
| No. Produced | 2,071 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Imperial | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 4,745lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 129 inches | |
| Length | 226.3 inches | |
| Width | 81 inches | |
| Height | 58.7 inches | |
| Front Tread | 61.8 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62.4 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8 Overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 413.16 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 3/16 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.1 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 350@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 56.11 | |
| Torque | 470@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Top front end of block behind water pump. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Torqueflite automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.93 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent torsion bar | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Integral power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | On the drive shaft | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular tubular or fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 9.5 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 23 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 21 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 16 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting M617100001 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front door hinge pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1959 Chrysler Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1959 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1959 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Ivory White | ||
| Radiant Red | ||
| Carousel Red | ||
| Oxford Gray Metallic | ||
| Spun Yellow | ||
| Normandy Blue | ||
| Persian Pink | ||
| Yellow Mist | ||
| Nocturne Blue Metallic | ||
| Sherwood Green Metallic | ||
| Ballad Green | ||
| Sandstone | ||
| Aqua Mist | ||
| Cameo Tan Metallic | ||
| Empress Blue Metallic | ||
| Highland Green Metallic | ||
| Turquoise Gray Metallic | ||
| Gray Rose Metallic | ||
| Deep Ruby Metallic | ||
| Spanish Silver Metallic | ||
| Tropic Turquoise | ||
| Silverpine Green Metallic | ||
| Copper Spice Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt | |