For Sale: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette in La Jolla, California for sale in La Jolla, CA
Vehicle Description 1959 Corvette Beautiful Restoration! Sought After Year! This 1959 Corvette at Sports Car Company has had a frame-off restored over the past few years.
VIN:
J59S105131 (built approximately March 6, 1959; 9,670 Corvettes were produced in the 1959 model and is highly sought after! Most of the major components are matching numbers and are as follows:
CARBURETOR FRONT #:
CARTER WCFB-2613-S (#3741089), CARBURETOR BACK #:
CARTER WCFB-2614-S (#3741090), CLOCK DATE CODE:
OCT 58, DISTRIBUTOR #:
1110891 (consistent with a 1959 engine), DISTRIBUTOR DATE CODE:
9B16 (February 16, 1959), DRIVE SHAFT #:
3712377 (consistent with a 1959 Corvette), ENGINE CASTING #:
3756519 (consistent with a 1959 engine), ENGINE BLOCK CASTING DATE CODE:
B119 (2/11/59), ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODE:
F215CU (Flint, February 15, and CU represents a 1959 283ci engine with 270hp.
1,846 Corvettes were produced with this engine in 1959.
This is equivalent to a 4.
6L engine.
), GENERATOR #:
DELCO-REMY 1102043, GENERATOR DATE CODE:
9A19 (1/19/59), HORNS #:
351 LOW; 352 HIGH (DELCO REMY TYPE S), IGNITION COIL #:
1115091, INTAKE MANIFOLD #:
3739653, REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASTING #:
3743833, REAR DIFFERENTIAL DATE CODE:
A69 (1/6/59) REAR DIFFERENTIAL RATIO:
4.
11 POSI, STARTER #:
1107664, STARTER DATE CODE:
9B18 (2/18/59), TRANSMISSION T10-1 MAIN CASE #:
WB209-2 (Warner, 2/20/59, Shift 2), TRANSMISSION T10-1 MAIN CASE SIDE COVER DATE:
11/27/58, TRANSMISSION CENTER BEARING PLATE DATE:
1/20/59 TRANSMISSION T10-7A TAIL HOUSING DATE:
1/9/59 The following components were rebuilt (documentation to support these rebuilds will come with the sale):
Engine, Transmission, Rear Differential, Both Carburetors, Speedometer/Odometer, Tach, Fuel Gauge, Temp Gauge, Battery Gauge, Oil Gauge, Wonderbar Radio, Clock, Wiper Motor, Wiper Transmissions, Windshield Washer, Pump, Generator, Starter, Both Horns, Convertible Top Frame, All Chrome was Re-chromed.
The following modifications (non-stock) were made as follows:
The engine rebuild included roller lifters and a high-performance camshaft.
The single master cylinder was changed to a dual master cylinder (one line to the front wheels and a separate line to the back wheels).
Radial tires were used.
The seats were reupholstered with leather (original seat frames were used).
Leather was used on the door panels instead of vinyl.
A Fi-Tech fuel injection system was installed, which required an Edelbrock intake manifold and valve covers.
An after-market oil pan is installed.
An updated oil filter system is being used.
A smaller steering wheel was installed.
All components work as designed, although some components that cannot be rebuilt were replaced with OEM replacement parts.
The previous owner's son is an ASE Certified Master Mechanic and performed this restoration.
Many original parts come with the sale of this vehicle.
Year Model 1959 Sold Mileage Exempt Contact Sports Car Company:
Email Jim Lyons - email protected Call:
(858)452-6060 - Contact Jim Lyons at 858-452-6060 or email protected for more information.
- Contact SportsCarCompany:
email protected -.
VIN:
J59S105131 (built approximately March 6, 1959; 9,670 Corvettes were produced in the 1959 model and is highly sought after! Most of the major components are matching numbers and are as follows:
CARBURETOR FRONT #:
CARTER WCFB-2613-S (#3741089), CARBURETOR BACK #:
CARTER WCFB-2614-S (#3741090), CLOCK DATE CODE:
OCT 58, DISTRIBUTOR #:
1110891 (consistent with a 1959 engine), DISTRIBUTOR DATE CODE:
9B16 (February 16, 1959), DRIVE SHAFT #:
3712377 (consistent with a 1959 Corvette), ENGINE CASTING #:
3756519 (consistent with a 1959 engine), ENGINE BLOCK CASTING DATE CODE:
B119 (2/11/59), ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODE:
F215CU (Flint, February 15, and CU represents a 1959 283ci engine with 270hp.
1,846 Corvettes were produced with this engine in 1959.
This is equivalent to a 4.
6L engine.
), GENERATOR #:
DELCO-REMY 1102043, GENERATOR DATE CODE:
9A19 (1/19/59), HORNS #:
351 LOW; 352 HIGH (DELCO REMY TYPE S), IGNITION COIL #:
1115091, INTAKE MANIFOLD #:
3739653, REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASTING #:
3743833, REAR DIFFERENTIAL DATE CODE:
A69 (1/6/59) REAR DIFFERENTIAL RATIO:
4.
11 POSI, STARTER #:
1107664, STARTER DATE CODE:
9B18 (2/18/59), TRANSMISSION T10-1 MAIN CASE #:
WB209-2 (Warner, 2/20/59, Shift 2), TRANSMISSION T10-1 MAIN CASE SIDE COVER DATE:
11/27/58, TRANSMISSION CENTER BEARING PLATE DATE:
1/20/59 TRANSMISSION T10-7A TAIL HOUSING DATE:
1/9/59 The following components were rebuilt (documentation to support these rebuilds will come with the sale):
Engine, Transmission, Rear Differential, Both Carburetors, Speedometer/Odometer, Tach, Fuel Gauge, Temp Gauge, Battery Gauge, Oil Gauge, Wonderbar Radio, Clock, Wiper Motor, Wiper Transmissions, Windshield Washer, Pump, Generator, Starter, Both Horns, Convertible Top Frame, All Chrome was Re-chromed.
The following modifications (non-stock) were made as follows:
The engine rebuild included roller lifters and a high-performance camshaft.
The single master cylinder was changed to a dual master cylinder (one line to the front wheels and a separate line to the back wheels).
Radial tires were used.
The seats were reupholstered with leather (original seat frames were used).
Leather was used on the door panels instead of vinyl.
A Fi-Tech fuel injection system was installed, which required an Edelbrock intake manifold and valve covers.
An after-market oil pan is installed.
An updated oil filter system is being used.
A smaller steering wheel was installed.
All components work as designed, although some components that cannot be rebuilt were replaced with OEM replacement parts.
The previous owner's son is an ASE Certified Master Mechanic and performed this restoration.
Many original parts come with the sale of this vehicle.
Year Model 1959 Sold Mileage Exempt Contact Sports Car Company:
Email Jim Lyons - email protected Call:
(858)452-6060 - Contact Jim Lyons at 858-452-6060 or email protected for more information.
- Contact SportsCarCompany:
email protected -.
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