1962 CADILLAC
SERIES 62
With GM settling into a styling groove, Cadillac's '62s were basically
toned-down '61s. Highlights included still-lower fins, front-fender cornering
lights as a new option, a somewhat tamer grille, and backup/turn/stop lights
combined behind a single white lens. Four-window sedans received more
orthodox rooflines but still included a pair of short-deck variants, which
were now named Series 62 Town Sedan and DeVille Park Avenue. A new
braking system with dual master cylinder and separate front and rear
hydraulic lines appeared, a portent of the future. Model-year output rose to
nearly 161,000, up some 23,000 over '61.
- A mild facelift characterized Cadillac styling trends for 1962.
- A flatter grille with a thicker horizontal center bar and more delicate cross-hatched insert appeared.
- Ribbed chrome trim panels, seen ahead of the front wheel housings in 1961, were now replaced with cornering lamps and front fender model and series identification badges were eliminated.
- More massive front bumper end pieces appeared and housed rectangular parking lamps.
- At the rear, taillamps were now housed in vertical nacelles designed with an angled peak at the center.
- On Series 6200 models a verticlally ribbed rear beauty panel appeared on the deck lid latch panel.
- Cadillac script also appeared on the lower left side of the radiator grille.
- The short-deck town Sedan was switched to the base 6200 lineup, while a similar model was still part of the DeVille sub-series.
- Standard equipment on 6200 models included:
- power brakes
- power steering
- automatic transmission
- dual backup lamps
- windshield washer and dual speed wipers
- wheel discs
- fender skirts
- remote control outside rear view mirror
- left vanity mirror
- oil filter
- five tubeless blackwall tires
- heater and defroster
- front cornering lamps.
I. D. NUMBERS
| Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1961 with the first pair of symbols changed to "62" to indicate model year |
| Applicable codes were stamped in the same locations on the cars. |
| The alphabetical code "C" now identified the Town Sedan in the 6200 series |
| The code "D" was adopted to identify the similar short-deck DeVille sedan added to the lineup this year. |
STYLE
| Model Number | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory
Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total
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| 62-62A | 6239A | 4-door 4-window Sedan
 | 6 | 5213 | 4645 | 17,314
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| 62-62K | 6229K | 4-door 6-window Sedan
 | 6 | 5213 | 4640 | 16,730
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| 62-62C | 6289C | 4-door Town Sedan
 | 6 | 5213 | 4590 | 2,600
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| 62-62G | 6237G | 2-door Hardtop Coupe
 | 6 | 5025 | 4530 | 16,833
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| 62-62F | 6268F | Convertible
 | 6 | 5588 | 4630 | 16,800
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NOTE:
- All 6200 sedans were pillarless four-door hardtops.
- The Town Sedan was of four-window design.
SERIES 6200 ENGINE
| Type | V-8 - Overhead valves |
| Block | Cast iron block. |
| Displacement | 390 cubic inches. |
| Bore and stroke | 4.00 x 3.875 inches. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1. |
| Brake horsepower | 325 @ 4800 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings. |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters. |
| Carburetion | Rochester four-barrel Model 701930. |
CHASSIS
| Feature | Series 62 | Park Avenue Sedan
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| Wheelbase | 129.5" | 129.5"
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| Overall Length | 222" | 215"
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| Front Tread | - | -
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| Rear Tread | - | -
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| Tires | 8.00 x 15 | 8.00 x 15
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| Exhaust | Single | Single
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POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
| The majority of options and accessories available for 1962 models were identical to those offered in
1961 at the same prices. |
| Bucket seats were available for 6267F, 6339B. 6347J, or 6389D as an option ($108). |