1959 Corvette Convertible Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

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Production & Specifications

Total Production

9,670

Wheelbase

102.00"

Length

177.20"

Width

72.70"

Height

51.80"

Curb Weight

3,070.00 lbs.

Track Front/Rear

58.70" / 59.00"

Tire Size

6.70 x 15

Plant Built

St. Louis

Base Engine

283 cu in V8

Serial Range

J59S100001 - J59S109670

Total Production	9,670
Wheelbase	102.00"
Length	177.20"
Width	72.70"
Height	51.80"
Curb Weight	3,070.00 lbs.
Track F/R	58.70" / 59.00"
Tire Size	6.70 x 15
Plant Built	St. Louis
Base Engine	283 cu in V8
Serial Range	J59S100001 - J59S109670

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Options for Model Year 1959, Convertible

* = Option price during model year
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars

Code	Description	Quantity	1959*	2025**
101	Heater Deluxe	8,909	$102	$1,120
102	AM Radio, Signal Seeking	7,001	$150	$1,641
107	Parking Brake Alarm	3,601	$5	$59
108	Courtesy Lights	3,601	$7	$71
109	Windshield Washers	7,929	$16	$177
1408	Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15	1,497	n/a	n/a
261	Sunshades (right and left)	n/a	$11	$118
276	Wheels, Five 15"x5.5" (provides hubcaps in place of wheel discs)	214	$0	$
290	Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15	8,173	$32	$346
313	Powerglide Automatic Trans. (with 230/245 or 250hp engine only)	1,878	$199	$2,181
419	Auxiliary Hardtop in place of folding top (production number is for all shipped)	5,481	$237	$2,593
426	Power Windows	587	$59	$648
440	Two-Tone Paint Combination	2,931	$16	$177
469	283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carbs, regular cam)	1,417	$151	$1,650
469C	283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carbs, high-lift cam)	1,846	$183	$2,004
470	Top, Folding, Optional fabric colors	n/a	$0	$
473	Power Operated Folding Top	661	$140	$1,532
579	283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel injected, regular cam)	175	$484	$5,304
579D	283ci, 290hp Engine (fuel injected, high-lift cam)	745	$484	$5,304
675	Positraction Rear Axle (3.70:1)	4,170	$48	$531
685	4-Speed Close Ratio Synchromesh Manual Trans. (replaces standard 3-speed close-ratio trans.)	4,175	$188	$2,063
686	Metallic Brakes - Heavy-duty Metallic facings (with 3&4-speed trans and 270 or 290 HP engine only)	333	$27	$295
867	Base Convertible	9,670	$3,875	$42,447

Paint Colors for Model Year 1959, Convertible

Code	Description	Quantity	Additional Charge
naCC	Classic Cream	223	$0.00
naCS	Crown Sapphire	888	$0.00
naFB	Frost Blue	1,024	$0.00
naIS	Inca Silver	957	$0.00
naRR	Roman Red	1,542	$0.00
naSW	Snowcrest White	3,354	$0.00
naTB	Tuxedo Black	1,594	$0.00

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