ocr: THE ILLUSTRATED 1959 ay / e Ein - - n CORVETTE SERIES NO-9 1959 was a year of refinement for ofthe dash instruments was improved, the Corvette and toning down and the gauge lenses were now from the excesses of 1958. concave to eliminate glare and DEM improve readability. ar AAAA AGOA JU 1959 By the end ofthe '50s - A the country was experiencing a minor recession For. safety reasons, a T -handle reverse-lockout and car. sales weren't very good. It's interesting was added to the 4-speed shifter. Twin sun that the Corvette's sales actually increased in visors were also a new option. '59 to 9670 ...