1959 engine color
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1959 engine color



>Hello! Does anyone out there know what color the engine block, valve covers, etc., are supposed
>to be on a 1959 Imperial?  Mine are a hot red, but I've seen many that are turquoise, which I
>know GM was big on during this era. Let me know, because I'm ready to start some painting in >this area.
>Bill '59 Crown
 
Everything is black except the air cleaner which is gold.  There should be stickers on the valve covers with the Imperial script.  Turquoise came along later in the game.  I don't think they ever used red.
 
                    Steve B.


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