1959 Chevrolet Colors
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Chevrolet introduced wider, roomier bodies and new grilles on its 1959 cars, but the most dramatic styling updates were in back. "Spread wing" tailfins and cat's-eye taillights distinguished the automaker's Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala models. "Magic-Mirror" lacquer and "Safety-Master" brakes debuted for 1959. Chevrolet's calendar year sales topped 1.5 million cars, and model year production surpassed 1.4 million.
Chevrolet introduced wider, roomier bodies and new grilles on its 1959 cars, but the most dramatic styling updates were in back. "Spread wing" tailfins and cat's-eye taillights distinguished the automaker's Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala models. "Magic-Mirror" lacquer and "Safety-Master" brakes debuted for 1959. Chevrolet's calendar year sales topped 1.5 million cars, and model year production surpassed 1.4 million.
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
1958-1959
Subject Date
1959
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.150.2398
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 3.5 in (folded)
Width: 10.5 in (unfolded)
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