Two series were produced for 1959. Series 1 were produced as 59's until the Spring of 59. Series 2 were produced as 59's post April. This car has been titled as a 59 since it was new.
@@FoundonthestreetUSA Thank you for the update. I was basing my observation on having owned a 1960 Victor wagon and acquiring a set of dealership shop manuals covering the earlier versions, although most of the differences were cosmetic. I recall that the earlier cars had the tailpipe exiting through a round opening in the rear bumper and the hood trim ornamentation not found on the newer cars. Regardless, I salute you for having taken on an enjoyable and possibly adventuresome project. I'm looking forward to future videos.
@@Rick-S-6063 Here's the 1959 Advertisement from Sports Illustrated dated March 23.1959. Clearly a Series 1, I love a mystery. www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/comment-image/1846700.jpg
My sister had a red 59. I had a white 60 Vauzhall Envoy. Slightly upgraded interior sold through Canadian Pontiac Buick dealers. To find one of these in decent shape is very rare, and to find one in the US with left hand drive even more so. If my wife would let me, I'd give my first born son for one of these.
Wow a F Type Victor that has not turned into dust, boy did they rust back in the day in England, it had 2 bigger brothers, the PA Cresta & the Velox 6 cylinder, on the '59 F type the exhaust went through the bumper which is why yours has a hole for that. I am pretty sure it was Positive Ground, earth on the battery. Very cool and rare find.
Wow, such a beauty. Personally I never gas up after dark because the local stop and rob stores are too ripe for crime. And your ride is too pretty to risk getting jacked. Safe travels.
Chryco was willing to build to spec for the CHP where Ford would've likely got as close as they could with ther (extensive) off-the-shelf police packages and GM Corporate was probably none too pleased with Buick division pulling the '56 Century 2-door post stunt - with a 52% total market share and 80% of urban transit buses, GM *didn't* want their cars dominant in a conspicuous public-service role since they had a real fear of getting trustbusted.
Is it a trick of the light that makes it look as though the first 2" or so of the drip rail's chrome and the rest painted? Or is that a special fleet-spec decontenting?
From 1959 to 1966 CHP cars were Dodges except 62 when the downsized Dodges were judged too small and Chryslers were purchased. Late in 62 Dodge introduced the Chrysler Newport based 880 Custon and CHP went to Dodge in 1963. In 1967 an Oldsmobile dealer won the bid.
So if I have it right, the '63 handles have a spline and screw? (Like my '62 Dart). And the '61 has a tapered square, and nut? I think the '61 has come up a treat. It'll move out with the 383.
I would pull over if it was behind me.Totally cutting edge technology in its day I suppose.Nice job on the restoration,try not to stress over the little stuff,it’s all fun.
I've had several 1961 Dodges, great cruising cars but that grille would scoop the air on really windy days and you could feel on the highways. I'm sure the CHP experienced it often when the winds kicked up in California.
I love the car it's super cool thanks for the video keeps me inspired I can't build cars anymore but I can enjoy this have a great day I love that thing that's cool Scott at Cold War Motors will be drooling
Loving the progress, thanks for sharing with the world. This bodystyle/model is still in my top 10 "hope I own one someday" cars. I'm grateful that you are bringing this one back to life and keeping my favorite parts of automotive history alive. Thank you
