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1959 Dodge Station Wagon Series MD3L & MD3H
Sierra - 3 seat
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,941.00
No. Produced 23,500
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,015lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 216.4 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 58.6 inches
Front Tread 61.4 inches
Rear Tread 60.2 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 360.83 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/8 & 3 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 305@4600
Rated Horsepower 54.45
Torque 400@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On left side of block between Nos. 2 & 3 cylinders or on boss on right side of block below distributor or on top of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Torqueflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.93 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & three tooth roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular tubular or fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front pillar post.
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Additional Information
This model had a 3-speed standard transmission. Serial Nos.: Starting M372100001 & M374100001 & M375100001. No. produced is approximate model year station wagon production.

1959 Dodge Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1959Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1959Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Pearl
Ruby
Silver Metallic
Rose Quartz
Canary Diamond
Blue Diamond
Coral
Star Sapphire Mest.
Aquamarine
Biscuit
Turquoise
Pewter Metallic
Jade Metallic
Mocha Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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