facts

Correct body color between rear quarter moldings Impala

Area between the two side moldings were the same color as the roof when

the car was painted in two tone color. When the car was painted Snow-

crest White, the area between the moldings was painted Onyx black.

All other solid exterior colors have Snowcrest White between the mold.

Vehicle serial number

1959 series identification

Starting unit number: 100001 and up at each assembly plant regardless of series

Series Model year Assembly plant Unit number

F 59 S 100031

1959 model symbol chart

Model A series 1100 ( 6 cyl.)

Model B series 1200 ( 8 cyl.)

Model C series 1500 ( 6 cyl.)

Model D series 1600 ( 8 cyl.)

Model E series 1700 ( 6 cyl.)

Model F series 1800 ( 8 cyl.)

Model G series 1100 ( 6 cyl.)

1170	Sedan delivery	Biscayne
1180	Pick up delivery	El camino

Model H series 1200 ( 8 cyl.)

1270	Sedan delivery	Biscayne
1280	Pick up delivery	El camino

Engine	Cu.In.Displ.	Comp.Ratio	Gross H.P.	Net H.P.	Carburetor or Fuel Injection	Transmission
Hi-thrift 135-6cyl	235.5	8.25	135@4000 RPM	115@3600 RPM	Single Barrel	3-Speed, OD, PG
Turbo-Fire 283-8cyl	283	8.5	185@4600 RPM	150@4200 RPM	2-Barrel	3-Speed, OD, A.T.
Super Turbo-Fire 283-8cyl	283	9.5	230@4800 RPM	175@4400 RPM	4-Barrel	3-Speed, OD, A.T.
^Ramjet Fuel Injection 283-8cyl	283	9.5	250@5000 RPM	225@4800 RPM	Fuel Injection	3 or 4-Speed, A.T
*Ramjet Fuel Injection 283-8cyl	283	10.5	290@6200 RPM	245@5600 RPM	Fuel Injection	3 or 4 Speed
Turbo-Thrust 348-8cyl	348	9.5	250@4400 RPM	210@4400 RPM	4-Barrel	3 or 4-Speed, A.T
^Super Turbo Thrust 348-8cyl	348	9.5	280@4800 RPM	235@4800 RPM	3/2 Barrel	3 or 4-Speed, A.T
*Special Super Turbo Thrust 348-8cyl	348	11.0	305@5600 RPM	_	4-Barrel	3 or 4 Speed, PG
*Special Super Turbo Thrust 348-8cyl	348	11.0	315@5600 RPM	_	3/2 Barrel	3 or 4 Speed
*Special Super Turbo Thrust 348-8cyl	348	11.25	320@5600 RPM	_	4-Barrel	3 or 4 Speed
*Special Super Turbo Thrust 348-8cyl	348	11.25	335@5600 RPM	_	3/2 Barrel	3 or 4 Speed

^NOTE : Except special performance type camshaft

*NOTE : Includes special performance type camshaft


Firewall	Exterior body color
Hood hinges	Cadmium plated
Underside of hood	Semigloss black
Inner fender	Semigloss black
Radiator support	Semigloss black
Fan shroud	Semigloss black
Radiator	Semigloss black
Battery tray	Semigloss black
Bottomside of trunk lid	Exterior body color
Floor & inner trunk walls	Exterior body color/spatter
Trunk lid hinges	Exterior body color
Wheels	Front: exterior color. Back:S.G.black