1959 Buick Electra Specifications

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    • 1959 Buick Electra Model Years
    19591960

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1959 - 1960
    Price : $3,820-$4,300
    Weight : 4560 lbs | 2068.381 kg
    V 8
    Displacement : 6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
    Power : 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 4.2 in | 106 mm.
    Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Compression : 10.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    1 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Automatic Twin Turbine Dynaflow

    Total Buick Production for 1959 : 285,089
    Total 1959 Electra production : 66,493
    1959 Buick Electra
    225 Convertible Coupe 4 dr. 6 P : 5,493
    225 Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : 10,491
    225 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 6,324
    Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 11,216
    Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : 20,612
    Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 12,357

    Sedan

    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 220.6 in | 5603 mm.
    Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
    Front Track : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

    Hardtop

    Price : $3,960
    Weight : 4570 lbs | 2072.917 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 220.6 in | 5603 mm.
    Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
    Front Track : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

    Convertible Coupe

    Convertible Coupe
    Price : $3,820
    Weight : 4465 lbs | 2025.29 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 220.6 in | 5603 mm.
    Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
    Front Track : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

    225 Sedan

    Price : $4,300
    Weight : 4630 lbs | 2100.133 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 220.6 in | 5603 mm.
    Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
    Front Track : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

    225 Hardtop

    225 Hardtop
    Price : $4,300
    Weight : 4640 lbs | 2104.669 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 220.6 in | 5603 mm.
    Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
    Front Track : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

    225 Convertible Coupe

    225 Convertible Coupe
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    225 Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8F4032820
    Engine # 1185485
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    Auction entries : 2
    225 Convertible Coupe
    Chassis # 8F4006011
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $4,190
    Weight : 4560 lbs | 2068.381 kg
    Seating Capacity : 6
    Doors : 4
    Exterior
    Length : 220.6 in | 5603 mm.
    Wheelbase : 126.3 in | 3208 mm.
    Front Track : 62.0 in | 1575 mm.
    Rear Track : 60.0 in | 1524 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 8.00 x 15 tubeless

    1959 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $2,200
    Avg. Household Income : $5,010
    Avg. Home : $12,400
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.25

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Buick Electra? A: The 1959 Buick Electra has a wheelbase size of 126.30 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1959 Buick Electra? A: The 1959 Buick Electra has a length of 220.60 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1959 Buick Electra cost when new?A: The 1959 Buick Electra cost approximately $3,820 to $4,300 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Buick Electra? A: The 1959 Buick Electra was offered as a 225 Convertible Coupe, 225 Hardtop, 225 Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Hardtop, Sedan.

    Q: What tires did the 1959 Buick Electra have? A: The 1959 Buick Electra had 8.00 x 15 tubeless tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1959? A: Buick produced 285,089 automobiles in 1959.

    Q: How many 1959 Electras were produced? A: Buick produced 66,493 examples of the Electra in 1959.

    Q: What engine did the 1959 Buick Electra have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Buick Electra was a V 8 (6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM.

    Q: What transmission did the 1959 Buick Electra have? A: The 1959 Buick Electra had a 3 speed Automatic Twin Turbine Dynaflow gearbox.

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