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.

1962 Cadillac Fin

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
62-62A	6239A	4-door 4-window Sedan	6	5213	4645	17,314
62-62K	6229K	4-door 6-window Sedan	6	5213	4640	16,730
62-62C	6289C	4-door Town Sedan	6	5213	4590	2,600
62-62G	6237G	2-door Hardtop Coupe	6	5025	4530	16,833
62-62F	6268F	Convertible	6	5588	4630	16,800

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
Wheelbase	129.5"	129.5"
Overall Length	222"	215"
Front Tread	-	-
Rear Tread	-	-
Tires	8.00 x 15	8.00 x 15
Exhaust	Single	Single

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

None available

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).

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