1959 Cadillac De Ville

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 DeVilleTrim 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 WindowsPower Brakes6 Way Power Front SeatsHeater/DefrosterSoft Ray Tinted GlassCruise ControlClockAM RadioIt 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 V8Power: 325 horsepower @ 4,800 RPMTorque: 430 lb-ft @ 3,100 RPMTransmission: 4-speed Controlled Coupling Hydra-Matic automaticBrakes: Power-assisted four-wheel drumsUpgraded 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 seatUpgraded cloth and leather interior combinationsRear seat folding center armrestsAdditional interior courtesy and dome lampsShared 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.