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Thanks for visiting
today! Chevy59.com
is a dedicated resource for information about the Chevrolet passenger cars of 1959, and to the fins &
eyebrows that ushered out a decade.
What other car can be recognized as quickly as
the `59 Chevy? The batwings, the cat eye taillights, and the brows
over the headlights are all part of the last car designed for GM by Harley
Earl. Some say "Wow!" and some say "Whoa!" Nobody I've met has
ever been indifferent about the car's styling, or thought it was "just
some old car."
One thing is for sure; this car
commands a reaction from most anyone.
Every time I look at mine I see a different line, a different curve, or a
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| The look of this
car is never static to me, nor is it bland and nondescript like a lot of
newer cars. The `59 Chevy was designed during a time when stylists
and dreamers ran the automotive industry, when accountants were frowned
upon, and when federal mandates for safety were several years down the
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What does this add up to?
The `59 Chevy represents a part of American society that we may never see
again. Unabashed styling was deployed without heavy analysis of
market trends. Metal was thick. Parts were rebuildable, not
just replaceable. And safety came naturally from driving a large
car, not by "the implementation of a partially-hydrogenated passive safety
method." And air bags? Those were for the Air Ride Suspension
package. Here at Chevy59.com we celebrate all the things that make
this car great, and invite the Classic Car hobby to learn more about these
unique and dynamic vehicles. Knowing more about `59 Chevys is -- in
essence -- knowing more about America! |
So sit back and click your way through the Data, the Links, the History, and the
Pictures. Also visit the
Blog where you can read
commentary and editorials on various subjects dealing with these
cars. There are also links to the
Chevy59 Forum, and to a Guest Map.
| But mostly have a good time and enjoy
your visit! Cordially,
Kurt D. Clark,
Webmaster
Chevy59.com |
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This Enthusiast Site ©2000-2007 by
Kurt D. Clark, a `59
Chevy Fan & Owner. Rights to the terms "GM," "Chevy," "Chevrolet," and "General Motors" are held by General Motors
Corporation and are used here solely for the purpose of entertainment
and general interest. No affiliation to General Motors or Chevrolet
is implied.
Updated: March 3, 2008
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