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The long 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 NumberBody StyleModelSeatPriceWeightProduction Total
59-676723R
4-door Sedan

Supersize
4-door Sedan

9$95332495 kg710
59-676733S
4-door Imperial Sedan

Supersize
4-door Imperial Sedan

9$97482532 kg690
59-686890
Commercial chassis

Supersize
Commercial chassis

   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

TypeV-8 Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block
Displacement6.384 Liters
Bore and stroke101.6mm x 98.4mm
Compression ratio10.5:1
Brake horsepower325 hp @ 4800 rpm
Power242 kW @ 4800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters
CarburetorCarter AFB four-barrel Model 2814S

CHASSIS

FeatureFleetwood 75
Wheelbase3804mm
Overall Length6218mm
Tires8.20 x 15
Dual exhaustsstandard
Rear axle ratios3.36:1 standard; 3.77:1 optional; 3.21:1 with air conditioning

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

The 345 horsepower Eldorado V-8 was optional on all other Cadillacs at $134.30 extra

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Radio with rear speaker$165
Radio with rear speaker and remote control$247
Automatic heating system on Series 75$179
Automatic heating system on other models$129
Six-Way power seat on 6200s except convertible$189
Six-Way power seat on 60-6306-6400 and 6200 convertible$89
Power window regulators$73
Power vent regulators$73
Air conditioning on Series 75$624
Air conditioning on other models$474
Air suspension$215
Autronic Eye$55
Cruise Control$97
Electric door locks on two-doors$46
Electric door locks on four-doors$70
E-Z-Eye glass$52
Fog lamps$46
White sidewall tires 8.20 x 15 four-ply$57 exchange
8.20 x 15 six-ply$65 exchange
Door guards on four doors$7
Door guards on two doors$4
Remote control trunk lock$59
License Plate frame$8

LOCAL OPTIONS

Utility kit$15
Monogram$12
Acryllic Lustre finish$20
Undercoating$25
Radio foot switch$10
Gas cap lock$4
Pair of rugs for front$8
Pair of rugs for rear$5

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