NOS R59S Battery

**1969camarors427** · #1 06-27-2015, 02:57 AM

Wondering what vehicle this battery was used in from the Factory. NOS never been out of box. I know the S designates Heavy Duty, but not a lot of info out there on this model. What is the value of the battery, never had acid in it, still sealed. Thanks

**enio45** · #2 06-27-2015, 03:12 AM

who?? is the guy in the usa that manufactures repo batteries....i think he has a good handle on the types and style of the all the orig
stuff.....

**Mr70** · #3 06-27-2015, 11:11 AM

1968 Corvette
1969 Corvette up to serial #21263
1970-71 Buick Skylark 455cid.

**Mr70** · #4 06-27-2015, 12:05 PM

Does your side case show R59<span style="text-decoration: underline">S</span> too?..reason I ask is the reproduction R59S battery they sell today,is really just an R59 case,with an R59<span style="text-decoration: underline">S</span> adhesive top decal.
I don't believe they've ever repopped the actual S casing..

Looks to be assembled March '69 from Delco's Oshawa Ontario Canada plant.
Is there a number melted in after the letter O in DELCO near the positive terminal?

**Kurt S** · #5 06-28-2015, 12:25 AM

Isn't that box too new to be 69? Looks like later Delco lettering.

**Mr70** · #6 06-28-2015, 11:22 AM

Might be March '79,but not certain of either.

**1969camarors427** · #7 06-28-2015, 08:19 PM

The battery case has 20 burned into it after the O. The case has the complete R59S on it. The cardboard box has a date code of 1979 as shown in pictures. I found some other info that it will also fit GTO with the 455 engine.

Would anyone know a fair price for the battery, not a lot around to compare prices to. I will be selling the battery and just want a fair price for buyer and seller.

Thanks.

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