West Coast Classics are proud to present a no expense spared customized and air bag raised and lowered 1959 Cadillac 2 Door Hardtop Coupe de Ville.
The '59 Cadillac needs no introduction with the code 59-6337 being the General Motors style numbers found on the cowl/body tag of a 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Trim Tag Breakdown:
59: Identifies the model year as 1959.
6300: Represents the Cadillac DeVille series (as opposed to the entry-level Series 6200).
37: Designates the body type as a two-door hardtop coupe (Deluxe Coupe DeVille).
FW: This prefix usually accompanies the style number on the tag, indicating the body was manufactured at the Fleetwood assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan.
Factory options included:
Power Windows
Power Brakes
6 Way Power Front Seats
Heater/Defroster
Soft Ray Tinted Glass
Cruise Control
Clock
AM Radio
It is one of the most recognizable American collector cars in history, legendary for its towering, sharp tailfins and dual bullet taillights.
Standard Mechanical Specifications:
Engine: 390 cubic-inch (6.4L) OHV V8
Power: 325 horsepower @ 4,800 RPM
Torque: 430 lb-ft @ 3,100 RPM
Transmission: 4-speed Controlled Coupling Hydra-Matic automatic
Brakes: Power-assisted four-wheel drums
Upgraded DeVille Amenities:
Stepping up from the standard Series 62 to the DeVille (6337) line added premium factory features:
Power windows and a two-way or six-way power front seat
Upgraded cloth and leather interior combinations
Rear seat folding center armrests
Additional interior courtesy and dome lamps
Shared a completely redesigned General Motors architecture for 1959.
Reimagined exterior: Featured entirely updated rooflines, body panels, and structural elements.
Full-width grille: Replaced the previous bordered layout with an open, jewel-style front grille.
Recessed lighting: Positioned dual headlights under subtle fender overhangs above bumper-integrated running lights.
Enhanced Driver Visibility
Panoramic views: Utilized a taller, wraparound windshield to improve the forward sightline.
Expanded glass area: Combined ultra-slim rear pillars with an enlarged back window for better blind-spot visibility.
Flatted hood line: Lowered and widened the front profile to optimize the road view ahead.
Defining Jet-Age Rear Profile
Sky-high tailfins: Debuted towering, globally recognized rear fins that defined 1950s American design.
Dual bullet taillights: Inset twin-pod rocket lighting into each individual fin housing.
Turbine bumper exhaust: Sculpted the lower rear bumper ends to mirror aerospace jet exhaust ports.
Mechanical and Cabin Specifications
Mitchell design: Styled under the direction of legendary GM design chief Bill Mitchell.
Six-passenger cabin: Provided massive interior proportions to comfortably seat six adult passengers.
Upgraded powertrain: Debuted a re-engineered 390 cubic-inch V8 engine delivering 325 horsepower.
This late-1950s 390 Cadillac V8 powerplant casting # 1469230 features a chrome-topped air cleaner and painted blue engine block.
Engine Type: Classic overhead-valve V8 engine from the late 1950s era.
Key Visual Elements: Features a prominent centered chrome air cleaner, ribbed chrome valve covers, and a black cylindrical oil filter canister mounted near the front.
Condition & Details: The engine bay displays a clean, restored, or well-maintained appearance with polished components and classic wiring layout.
Fuel and Air Induction
Air Cleaner: An oval, aftermarket polished aluminum assembly featuring a classic center-finned top plate and a red washable element filter.
Carburetor: A modern aftermarket 4-barrel carburetor sitting directly beneath the air cleaner assembly, fitted with an electric choke mechanism.
Intake Manifold: A cast-iron block intake manifold painted in Deep Blue, showing the casting numbers near the center.
Valve Train & Dressing
Valve Covers: Distinctive vintage aftermarket Offenhauser finned aluminum valve covers providing a traditional hot-rod appearance.
Oil Filler/Breather Caps: Polished chrome-plated caps located at the front of the driver-side valve cover.
Engine Accessories & Components
Oil Filter Canister: A vintage-style, frame- or block-mounted cylindrical oil canister with a high-polished chrome top lid and a gloss-black body body casing.
Fuel Pump: A mechanical fuel pump visible on the lower front passenger side of the engine block.
Alternator: A modern high-output, fully chromed alternator replacing the original low-amp generator setup.
Water Pump & Fan Pulley Assembly: Located at the front center of the engine, painted to match the Blue block.
Wiring & Structural Elements
Spark Plug Wires: Cleanly routed bright red spark plug ignition wires running along the top of the firewall and down to the cylinder heads.
Ignition Distributor: Tucked neatly at the rear of the engine block close to the firewall.
Radiator Top Tank: The ribbed, classic black metallic radiator tank running across the very front of the bay with a finned aluminum cap matching the main styling.
