It should be black, with the exception of the air cleaner which should be gold. This combination applies to 59-61. John Imperial59crown@xxxxxxx wrote: > 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