1959 Buick LeSabre
For Sale
$35,000
VIN: 4F4020515
- 127k mi TMU
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Location: Urbana, Illinois, USA
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Originality: Original & Highly Originalinfo
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Transmission: Automatic
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Handedness: LHD
- There are 4 Buick LeSabre - 1st Gen for sale right now.
Vehicle Details
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What’s the history of the 1959 Buick LeSabre and how many were produced?
The 1959 Buick LeSabre was part of Buick’s full-size lineup, introduced as part of a major model name change that year (replacing the Special, Super, Century, and Roadmaster series). Key details:
Production Numbers
- 4-door Sedan: 51,379 units produced (Automobile-Catalog).
- Station Wagon: 8,286 units produced (Conceptcarz.com).
- Total for 1959: Approximately 59,665 units across all body styles.
Historical Context
- The LeSabre was positioned as Buick’s entry-level full-size model, alongside the upscale Electra and Invicta.
- It featured the 364 cubic-inch ‘Wildcat’ V8 engine (250 hp in base form) and innovations like the 2-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission.
- The 1959 redesign emphasized modern styling with ‘nose-in-the-air’ front grilles and tailfins, reflecting mid-century automotive trends.
Sources
- Automobile-Catalog (sedan production)
- Conceptcarz.com (wagon production)
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