1962 Fleetwood Cadillac history

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The limousine and big sedan for 1962 sported the new styling motifs. Standard equipment was the same used on Sixty-Special Fleetwoods. A distinctive high-headroom look was seen again.

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 No.	Style No.	Body Type	Seat	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
62-67R	6723R	4-door Sedan	9	$9722	2420 kg	696
62-67S	6733S	4-door Limousine	9	$9937	2450 kg	904
62-68	6890	Commercial chassis				2,280

NOTE:

The commercial chassis featured a 3962mm wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral cars and ambulances, etc.
Series 6700 sedans and limousines were full-pillared models with six-window styling.

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires	Exhaust
3805mm	6154mm			8.20 x 15	Single

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

The majority of options and accessories available for 1962 models were identical to those offered in 1961 at the same prices

FLEETWOOD ENGINE

Type	V-8 - Overhead valves
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	6.384 Liters
Bore and stroke	101.6mm x 98.4mm
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Brake horsepower	325 hp @ 4800 rpm
Power	242 kW @ 4800 rpm
Bearings	Five main bearings
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetion	Rochester four-barrel Model 701930

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