1959 Pontiac Catalina

In 1959 the Chieftain lines name changed to Catalina. For 1959, the Pontiac Catalina received major styling changes. They were lower, longer, and had more interior room. They had a new twin grille theme to go along with the twin fin rear fenders. The Catalina featured a V-contoured hood, increased glass area, and flat rear over-hanging roofs on the four-door Vista hardtop.

 

1959 Pontiac Catalina Production Numbers and Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Catalina Series 21
21	19	4d Sedan - 6P	$2,704	3,955 lbs	72,377
21	39	4d Vista Hardtop - 6P	$2,844	4,005 lbs	45,012
21	11	2d Sport Sedan - 6P	$2,633	3,870 lbs	26,102
21	37	2d Hardtop - 6P	$2,768	3,900 lbs	38,309
21	67	2d Convertible - 6P	$3,080	3,970 lbs	14,515
21	45	4d Station Wagon - 9P	$3,209	4,405 lbs	14,084
21	35	4d Station Wagon - 6P	$3,101	4,345 lbs	21,162

Notes: 231,561 Catalinas Were Built 9,939 had Synchromesh 221,622 had Hydra-Matic

Model Series Identification

2119 - 4d Sedan - 6P	2167 - 2d Convertible - 5P
2139 - 4d Vista Hardtop - 6P	2145 - 4d Station Wagon - 9P
2111 - 2d Sport Sedan - 6P	2135 - 4d Station Wagon - 6P
2137 - 2d Hardtop - 6P

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Catalina	122 in	213.7 in	63.7 in	64 in	8.00 x 14
Catalina Station Wagon	122 in	214.3 in	63.7 in	64 in	8.50 x 14

1959 Pontiac Options

Description	Description
Push-Button Radio	Power Tailgate Window
Wonder Bar Radio	Six-Way Power Seat
Sportable Radio	Ever-Level Air Ride
Electric Antenna	Oil Filter
Rear Seat Speaker	Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner
Fresh Air Heater & Defroster	Clear Plastic Seat Covers
Air Conditioning	8.00x14 White Sidewall Tires
Tinted Glass	8.50x14 White Sidewall Tires
Back-Up Lights	Two-Tone Paint
Windshield Washers	Front Foam Seat Cushion
Deluxe Steering Wheel	Bucket Seats (Convertible)
Parking Brake Signal	Decor Trim
Padded Dash	Lamp Group
Power Brakes	Safety Group
Power Windows	Mirror Group
Custom Wheel Covers	Antifreeze
Full Wheel Discs	Tissue Dispenser
Outside Rear View Mirror	Safety Belts
Tilt Mirror	3-Speed Manual Transmission (Column)
Undercoating	4-Speed Super Hydra-Matic (Strato-Flight) Transmission
Safe-T-Track Differential

1959 Pontiac Engine Data

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on right front side of block.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
Not Available	8-389	245	392	Not Available	2 BC
Not Available	8-389	260	392	Not Available	4 BC
Not Available	8-389	260	400	Not Available	4 BC
Not Available	8-389	215	400	Not Available	2 BC

1959 Pontiac Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
Dual Coupling Hydra-Matic (Super Hydra-Matic "315")	On name plate located on lower left corner of the rear face of transmission case.
3-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.
4-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Transmission Type
P	Dual Coupling Hydra-Matic
PE	Dual Coupling Hydra-Matic