Pontiac originally specified 20 or 30weight oil for its v8s depending upon the season. Slick johnson usa, february 11, 1990, stock car, pontiac, arca series flag of. This page was created for enthusiast of the 1959 pontiac. Murphy, who made the oakland and a midpriced american automobile called the pontiac19261932. Read about racing legend mickey thompson and his 1959 pontiac challenger i in this excerpt from the book mickey thompsonthe fast life and tragic death of a racing legend high performance. Popular auto racing books showing 150 of 236 the art of racing in the rain hardcover by.
This tech tip is from the full book, how to build maxperformance pontiac v8s. Unfollow pontiac 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The model year usually begins in the fall of the previous calendar year, which for the 1969 models meant september or october of 1968. Ron shares as a kid he remembers a neighbor having a 1959 pontiac catalina and always liked the look of the car. The rest of the automakers went to sleep, and pontiac went racing full force. You should find the vin stamped on the passenger side of the block, next to the timing case, a couple of inches below where the head and block meet. The thirdgeneration mercury eight is an icon of american motoring and it has always been a prime candidate for hotrodding. Get details about the performance of this collectible car. Pontiac motor trend car of the year, foldout brochure. Pontiac catalina 1959, wet sump oil pan by spectre performance. All were based on the same shortstroke design, with a castiron block and castiron heads, but used different camshafts, carburetion setups and compression.
Total ratings 3, chevrolet 230 250 292 194 inline 6 engine manual book rebuild six cylinder chevy. A motor racing enthusiast since watching his first race in 1973, he has written seven books, including the acclaimed international motor racing guide and world. They were lower, longer, and had more interior room. Whereas the debut button book was more a straightedged autobiography, how to be an f1 driver sees jenson let off the leash. Inventory reduction, price reduced you are looking at a 1959 pontiac catalina and a 59 star chief. Bonneville, bolstered by new safari wagons and flattop vista hardtop sedans, garnered some 82,000 sales. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. We may not have pebble beach this year, but in this stellar document, the pebble beach road races are remembered by those who were there. Avus 1959 german grand prix support race, race, lost control at the banking. Pontiac engines up through 1954 were flathead straightsixes or straighteights.
While modern 10w30 oil can provide sufficient lubrication, heavier oil is often the choice of many professional pontiac engine builders. When building a maxperformance pontiac v8, each engine is almost always unique unto itself. Gateway classic cars of orlando is proud to offer this top of the line 1959. Isuzu amigo, pickups, rodeo and trooper, 19811996 by nicholschilton staff 1999, paperback 3.
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There were several different production versions of the 389 offered in 1959 excluding the two racing versions ranging from 215hp to 315hp. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1959 pontiac bonneville. Sedco issued the 1957 chevrolet stock car competition guide, which. For 1959, the pontiac catalina received major styling changes. This is kauffman racing equipment line of race gas crate engines. Its robust design allowed immediate adaptability to future displacement increases. Their interiors and performance were top notch in the industry. An original motor trend article about the 1959 pontiac car. Produced in full cooperation with pontiac motor division, this book traces the complete development of the legend in an official hardcover anniversary edition featuring production figures for all models and 250 fullcolor photos. According to the seller, the car was custombuilt 14 years ago and features all the looks of. The pontiac v8 engine is a family of overhead valve v8 engines manufactured by the pontiac division of general motors corporation that made its debut in 1955. This 1959 pontiac catalina 4 door hardtop for sale has a 389c. Index of all articles from hemmings classic car available in our publication archives. Murphy, who made the oakland and a midpriced american automobile called the pontiac 19261932.
Daytona international speedway 1959 official program sports car. Pontiac show cars of the 50s were always interesting and often predictive. The dramatically restyled pontiac bonneville was one of 1959 s biggest hits. The pontiac was created in 1926 as a replacement to the oakland. Due to the inherently dangerous nature of auto racing, many individuals, including drivers, crew.
In 1959 the chieftain lines name changed to catalina. Excellent publication covering the range of performance pontiac muscle cars from their widetrack glory years. The book he published, the cruel sport, first appeared in 1963, and still today. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Depending upon the racing class restrictions, chassis hurdles, intended performance level and usage, and budgetary concerns, very few maxperformance efforts are exactly identical. Here is an unique opportunity to acquire such a milestone car for less than the cost of restoration. Pontiac bonneville 1959 convertible muscle car fan. Warning if you are using arp bolts, you must use their specs. It also replaced the oaklands factory and for its existence became a make for chevrolet. Catalina, catalina safari, bonneville, bonneville safari, star chief, laurentian and all other 1959 model pontiacs. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1959 pontiac bonneville and assess the current state of the classic car market. May 01, 2009 read about racing legend mickey thompson and his 1959 pontiac challenger i in this excerpt from the book mickey thompsonthe fast life and tragic death of a racing legend high performance. The pontiac had the distinction of being the first general motors car to be designed to fit in a specific market slot.
Were looking at a 1959 pontiac bonneville convertible in white paint with a 389 ci tripower engine. It began april 5, 1959, and ended november 15, 1959, after fourteen races. The obscure book that every racing fan should own the drive. Pontiac car models list 1926 was the year of establishment of pontiac, an american car brand overtaking a popular general motors subsidiary company, oakland. Read the full story and see photos of the collectible classic 1959 pontiac bonneville convertible, at automobile magazine online.
Pontiac motor trend car of the year, foldout brochure, beautifully arranged, with great color. Suzuki cappuccino ea11r 21r mechanism japanese car magazine from japan 084. Rick knoop, are proud to present racing through the forest, the history of the 19501956 pebble beach road races. The 1959 scca national sports car championship season was the ninth season of the sports car club of americas national sports car championship.
The following is an overview of the events of 1959 in motorsport including the major racing events, motorsport venues that were opened and closed during a year, championships and nonchampionship events that were established and disestablished in a year, births and deaths of racing drivers and other motorsport people. Modelyear 1959 proved to be the bonnevilles breakout year. Pontiac began as a companion to the oakland division of the general motors line of automobiles in 1926. The bore size is then listed on our web site along with the machine shops recommended final bore size most blocks on the web site. May 24, 2008 59 blue bomberno, it was the 86th catalina off the line. This article needs additional citations for verification. The iconic pontiac split grille design, widetrack stance and legendary 389 v8 were all introduced in 1959. Pontiac has roadability youll find in no narrowgauge car.
Motor trend magazine awarded this trendsetting pontiac its car of the year trophy. Pontiac car models list complete list of all pontiac models. This spectre oil pan features a steel construction and an unplated raw finish. Though external dimensions remained very close to the original 287 design, the v8 eventually displaced as much as 455 ci by increasing bore diameter and stroke. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. When multiviscosity oils became available, pontiac revised its recommendation to include 10w30 oil for yearround use. Please note the following vehicle location is at our clients home and not in cadillac, michigan.
This marketplace featured listing is a 1950 mercury custom for sale in new smyrna beach, florida. Pontiac successfully competed against moreexpensive inline fourcylinder models with their inline flathead sixcylinder engines. Lot withdrawn motor racing f1, autographs, a bp book of. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. They had a new twin grille theme to go along with the twin fin rear fenders. The writing is informative while the pictures prove how good a product pontiac put out and why they were number 3 annually in the sales wars for over a decade. The official 75year commemorative edition produced in full cooperation with pontiac motor division.
Apr 25, 2016 1959 pontiac bonneville widetrack posted by nsm insurance group on monday, april 25, 2016 in 1950s, articles, bonneville, car collector magazine, pontiac in 1958, pontiac dominated the daytona speedweeks trials, but many car buyers were not impressed. Hey guys, a while back ryan asked if id get on here and maybe do a tech on something i have knowledge on. The widetrack 122inchwheelbase 1959 pontiac rides on 8. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Ipoh temporary circuit, 3rd bp kart prix, race, crash. In the 1930s pontiac was transformed from hohum to hot. Our 1959 pontiac bonneville inventory changes by the hour and includes frontrear bumpers, doors, hoods, headlights, taillights, mirrors, wheels, engines and more. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pontiac, michigan 1950 1959 the oakland motor car co. It was the same 251cid 85hp flathead v8 used in pontiacs almostdead parent make, oakland, during 1930 and 1931. Access online used parts and accessories for 1959 pontiac bonneville vehicles. Now in its third year, the bonneville added a vista sedan and safari station wagon to its coupe and convertible lineup. The cylinder bores are measured at the top, bottom and center as well as inspected for damage. Webe autos specializes in marketing and advertising muscle, classic, vintag.
The first pontiac was the series 627, debuted at the 1926 new york auto show. Pontiac engine torque specs bolts or parts lube or sealer torque to. The stock pontiac v8 block is constructed of cast iron. Youll find in the following a complete line of finely tuned engine combinations. Daley had no interest in car racing until then, he now recalls.
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