The 1959 Fairthorpe Electron has 16 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 2 part types and 5 brands, covering all 3 engine options (1.1L L4, 948cc L4 and 998cc L4). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The cooling system system on the 1959 Fairthorpe Electron keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. All 16 listed parts are Coolant / Antifreeze (15 parts) and Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal (1 part).
The 1959 Fairthorpe Electron was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1959 Fairthorpe Electron cooling system parts are PEAK (7 parts), PRESTONE (5 parts) and FVP (2 parts), plus 2 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
3 parts on this 1959 Fairthorpe Electron page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and PRESTONE AF3100 (Coolant / Antifreeze). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | AF3055 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | MV5050GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | AF3100 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | BQA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | 719009 | 🇺🇸 US | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | AF2100 | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | PKP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | PXA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | AFMAX | 🇺🇸 US | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | GREEN5050GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Low Silicate Blend1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | BMA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Blue Mountain Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | RUA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | FFA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Full Force Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | SEP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Sierra Conventional Green Concentrate Low Toxic Option1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | AF3300 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime Conventional Green 1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.
15 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1959 Fairthorpe Electron come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.
In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.
The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.
In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.
In the Standard Replacement grade, PEAK, FVP and PRESTONE supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is FVP GREEN5050GAL.
Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 948cc L4, 998cc L4 | 711352300 | 🇺🇸 US | Fiberwith 3 Bolt Holes | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
This group shows a single part: VICTOR REINZ 711352300.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1959 Fairthorpe Electron
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Match the engine first. Every cooling system part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 1959 Fairthorpe Electron?
Our catalog currently lists 16 cooling system parts for the 1959 Fairthorpe Electron across 2 subcategories and 5 brands, covering all 3 engine options (1.1L L4, 948cc L4 and 998cc L4). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 1959 Fairthorpe Electron engines?
Yes. Every cooling system part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 1959 Fairthorpe Electron?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1959 Fairthorpe Electron was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1959 Fairthorpe Electron?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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