Showing posts with label 1959. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1959. Show all posts

February 13, 2017

1959 Renault Dauphine US Model

1959 Renault Dauphine US Model

1959 Renault Dauphine US Model for sale

Found this one on Craigslist looking for a new home, the successor of the legendary small Renault 4CV which is one of the best and most reliable economic cars ever made by France automaker Renault, as you've seen here is a US model built in 1959 VIN: 705311 with 31850 miles shown at odometer like preserved over half of the century the car remains in beautiful condition, and mostly still with original factory trim including its paint. Asking $6900 located in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

The Dauphine is a rear-engined car that was produced only in one body style as the 4-door mini sedan, more than two million were manufactured during its 1956-1967 production and assembly in 11 countries spread in all continents except Asia. And the Dauphine is one pioneer of the modern economy car from Europe along with the the Volkswagen Beetle, Morris Minor, Mini, and Fiat 500.

October 21, 2016

Ready To Restore, 1959 Citroen 2CV

Ready To Restore, 1959 Citroen 2CV

Ready To Restore, 1959 Citroen 2CV for Sale

Found this one long-running series of air-cooled economy cars that were made by the France carmaker Citroen, well-known as the Citroen 2CV production started in 1948 and terminated in 1990. As shown here the first generation which is called "Ripple Bonnet" was built in 1959.

This could be a perfect candidate for restoration, described good condition, complete, solid body frame with a good shape top. Currently running, the car is sold with a spare drive train & various extra parts. Being offered on Craigslist a day ago looking for $9500 located in Los Angeles, California.




August 9, 2016

1959 Ford Edsel Ranger 2 Door Hard Top

1959 Ford Edsel Ranger 2 Door Hard Top

1959 Ford Edsel Ranger 2 Door Hard Top for sale

Here's found this one rare American vintage car ready to go for $12000 located in Orange County, California. Short live of Edsel automobile two generations have been launched in just three years of production, the first in 1958, 1959 and second in 1960 by the Edsel Division of Ford. As you've seen here is one nice example of 1959 Edsel Ranger 2-door hard top still ran today VIN: C9UG728596 was offered in Craigslist about a month ago and still online when we writing here.

This could be a perfect start to bringing back a fabulous classic piece of the American automobiles. Not so far from the finish line all looks promising from here, but remember if you're seriously, a closer inspection needed to accurately condition.



June 3, 2016

1959 Land Rover Series II Restoration

1959 Land Rover Series II Restoration

1959 Land Rover Series II Restoration

The Land Rover, here's the icon of British off-road vehicles whole of world knows that name. As shown here is the Series II built in 1959 came as a short wheelbases generally known as 88 model has been totally restored by swallowing about 6 years process.

There’s need nothing to be done on this one, that’s reflected in the price, and already listed in Craigslist about 28 days ago, still available when we writing here, located in Qualicum Beach, BC.


The inside looks pretty decent, as with many early utility vehicle, the interior features lots of painted metal not covering by carpet. Seats are nicely upholstered in grey vinyl and all looks been neatly finished rebuilt.

1959 Land Rover Series II Engine

Is said like new condition, only about 800 miles on it since rebuild done. As shown here is a 2.25 L straights-four gas engine with 4-speed manual transmission. The owner says the truck drives and runs beautifully.



February 22, 2016

Daily Driver, 1959 Jeep Willys CJ6 4x4

Daily Driver, 1959 Jeep Willys CJ6 4x4

Daily Driver, 1959 Jeep Willys CJ6 4x4 Clean Original

Here's we found this one American coolest Jeep made by Willys. is a long wheelbase of the Civilian Jeep series commonly known as CJ6 built in 1959 still in original condition. Is quite rare in US, the CJ6 was simply a 20' more longer than CJ5 and was never very popular in the United States but is popular in Sweden and South America on its era.

As we've seen here it could be an perfect sample of the Jeep CJ6 4x4 as its ages and condition, claims is excellent condition as a daily driver car, frame is solid no rust or dent, complete seats but need installed rear seat, uncompleted some instruments on the dash. Not mentioned about restoration or rebuilt, the engine looks strong seemed is always been well cared for. Overall is really fun to kept it, especially like this condition.

The Jeep already offered in Craigslist about 11 days ago, asking for $5600, location in Newport Beach, California only for serious buyers.



February 4, 2016

1959 Edsel Villager Wagon Project

1959 Edsel Wagon Project

1959 Edsel Villager Wagon Project

This a rare American classic car was offered by Edsel, clothed in a 4-door wagon body commonly known as the Edsel Villager built in 1959, is similar to the Edsel Ranger of that year, both are on the same base, such as the engine, drivetrain and cosmetics all is same except the body style.

The Edsel Villager was initially built on a 116 in wheelbase shared with Ford's station wagons, and, throughout its lifespan, shared Ford's wagons core body stampings. The Villager and the Ranger were the only two model names that existed throughout the Edsel's three-year life span as an automobile marque.

January 12, 2016

Nice Object To Restore, 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

Nice Object To Restore, 1959 Lincoln Mark IV

Nice Object To Restore, 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

Here's we found this one 1959 Lincoln Mark IV is a nice project car already in Craigslist a month ago for $16500 or trade, located in Bonita, California. This a full-size luxury car was manufactured by Ford Motor Company under Lincoln brand, as the pictures is a Continental Mark IV 1959 model year come with a rag top which is able to flips into trunk. Claims is good condition has 80000 miles and needs full restoration.

Seems it a complete project car, paint, chrome, interior, glass all good but minus the brake and floors, so it still need a mechanic and body expert to job done. Overall It could be a potential to restore, not so far get finished. Nice vintage Lincoln waiting your magic touch.



December 4, 2015

Rare 1959 Austin Gipsy 4x4 Project

Rare 1959 Austin Gipsy 4x4

Rare 1959 Austin Gipsy 4x4 Project

Very rare find in US, it a 4x4 vehicle produced by British Motor Corporation (BMC) under Austin Gipsy brand, short lived only 10 production years from 1958 to 1968 and as the picture is a 1959 Austin Gipsy 4x4 export to California from new, today was offered in Ebay as a complete project.

The Austin Gipsy is traditional contender of the Land Rover. Very unique and heavy it from steel, bigger than the Land Rover series models, already more than 33 years doesn't run and always been indoor storage. It could be a potential start to restored. If you interested please read detail below.



August 11, 2015

Lincoln Continental Mark IV Pick-Up


Lincoln Continental Mark IV Pick-Up

This a rare vintage pickup based on 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, it one of one ever made all original powered by 8 cylinders gas-motor mated with automatic transmission excellent condition has 70000 original miles looking for a new home. Interested please read seller description below



August 8, 2015

1959 Renault Dauphine


Fully Restoration 1959 Renault Dauphine Fro Sale

Found this classic small car offered for sale on Craigslist. That was produced by France car manufacturer Renault, as the Renault 4CV successor, known as Renault Dauphine built in 1959. The Dauphine is a rear-engined economy car in a single-body style – a three-box, four-door sedan. It would be a nice classic car were has been fully rebuilt back to top form.

The engine and transmission were rebuilt, under the original frame-off restoration, and have been completely interior renovated. The Dauphine is reportedly in excellent condition with a lot of new parts, and no mechanical issues. A lot of money was invested into it during current ownership.

May 28, 2015

1959 Edsel Ranger


1959 Edsel Ranger

This a rare car produced by Edsel, as the pictures is the Ranger model come in 4-door body type was released in 1959 has been restoration and rebuilt. This a barn find car more than twenty years ago and has been sitting almost thirteen years ago.



May 19, 2015

1959 VW T1 Double Door Panel


1959 VW T1 Double Door Panel

This first generation of Volkswagen Type 2 commonly known as T1 Bus, as the picture is Double Door Panel bus was released in 1959 with dove blue color recently totally restored ready to auction.



February 9, 2015

Very Rare, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Ponton


Very Rare, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Ponton

Here's the Germany antique car, early passenger vehicles produced by Mercedes-Benz after WWII, known as the Ponton models. This a rare Mercedes-Benz 220SE ponton series built in 1959 comes in 4-door sedan powered by Six-cylinder fuel injection engine with manual transmission, has 59856 miles. Total production was less than 2000 unit and very few are still exist, this car needs paint and body work and normal mechanical work due to being in storage for 8 years or so.

February 2, 2015

1959 Ford F100 Shortbed Fleetside


1959 Ford F100 Shortbed Fleetside for sale

Here's American classic truck produced by Ford in 50s, it's a third generation of F-Series truck being offered for sale in Craigslist by owner. As shown here is a F100 shortbed fleetside pickup truck built in 1959 had fully restored and upgrade fairly cool with a patina look.






Detail by owner
1959 Ford F100. If you know these trucks, you know the 59s are really hard to come by. This truck was professionally built in CA and has many unique customizations that make it one of a kind. It's been completely rebuilt with many modern features but still has a cool old school patina look.

  • 80s Ford 302 V8 - Rebuilt with about 500 miles on it - Running strong
  • Ford Automatic AOD Transmission - Quick off the line and cruises on the freeway
  • Edelbrock 4 Barrel Carb
  • High performance starter and electronic ignition
  • Electronic fuel pump 
  • New plugs, wires, hoses
  • Automatic electronic fan
  • All new wiring with Painless wiring kit and harness - All electrical works
  • Power steering 
  • Power disc brakes
  • Tilt Column
  • Crown Vic front clip
  • Crown Vic rear end
  • C-notched and linked in the rearConverted to floor shift
  • SW Gauges
  • All new chrome
  • Custom dual exhaust - Great old school sound
  • Cab has been sound proofed
  • New gas tank has been relocated under the bed with a custom funnel through the bed 
  • New Gel-top battery has been relocated to the bed with custom lock box
  • Lowered all the way around 
  • Radial white walls
  • Custom steelies with spider caps
  • New springs
  • Frenched antenna
  • Side windows converted from two piece to one piece
  • Shaved door handles
  • Door poppers
  • New upholstered seat
  • Bed has been sprayed
  • No rust whatsoever
  • Clean title and registration is up to date

This thing turns heads everywhere I go. It drives like a crown vic and you can take it just about anywhere.

If you interested, please visit link below
No Longer Available

December 13, 2014

American Antique, 1959 Edsel Ranger Sedan


American Antique, 1959 Edsel Ranger Sedan

American antique sedan offered by Edsel, released in 1959 comes in 4-door sedan body type, it's a late model of first generation Edsel Ranger, Powered by 292 cu in (4.8 L) Ford Y-block V8 with 3-speed automatic, runs and drives, good brakes, looks good enough in and out ready to go. You want use is as is, or restore it, all decision on yours. Overall it's a nice car on his age's.



October 19, 2014

1959 Edsel Ranger 4-door Sedan


1959 Edsel Ranger 4-door Sedan

American excellent entry-level classic car produced by the former Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln Division of the Ford Motor Company. As the pictures is a 4-door sedan built in 1959 had 292 V-8, 2-speed automatic. Yes it's a first generation of Edsel Ranger.



1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite


1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite

British small open sports car produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), it was intended to be a low-cost model, yet be the successor to the sporting versions of the pre-war Austin Seven. The Sprite was designed by the Donald Healey Motor Company, which received a royalty payment from the manufacturers BMC. As the pictures is Mark I the first generation of Sprite quickly became affectionately known as the Frogeye in the UK and the Bugeye in the US released in 1959.



October 18, 2014

1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV


1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

American classic luxury car produced by Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company. It's a third generation of Continental come in 2-door hardtop Mark IV series built in 1959. Lincoln Continental is were the largest unit-construction cars ever built by Ford. Over 2 ½ tons and were considered massive, heavy, comfortable, ultra-luxury cars when new. These cars are so forgotten that they now must be so rare as to be highly collectible.



October 1, 2014

1959 Jeep Willys M201 Hotchkiss

1959 Jeep Willys M201 Hotchkiss

1959 Jeep Willys M201 Hotchkiss

Here's American legendary of military light utility vehicles in World War II produced by Jeep Willys, it's a Hotchkiss M201 Jeep ex French Army built in 1959 has been full professional restoration about 2 years ago and has around 500 miles since restored.



September 20, 2014

1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Running And Driving

1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Running And Driving

1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Running And Driving

Here's American vintage full size luxury car manufactured by the General Motors. It's a fourth generation of Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado come in 4-Door Sedan built in 1959. The Eldorado were not quite so extravagantly styled but were very unusual pieces in themselves and were essentially hand-built in Italy by Pininfarina.