1963 Deville Cadillac history

This line reflected Series 62 styling revisions, but incorporated a DeVille signature script above the lower beltline molding, near the rear of the body. Standard features on DeVilles (and on base 6200 convertibles) were the same as on closed body 6200 models, plus two-way power seats and power windows.

I. D. NUMBERS

Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1962, with the first pair of symbols changed to "63" to indicate the new model year
Applicable codes were stamped in the same locations on the cars
The alphabetical body identification code "C" was no longer used, since the short-deck Town Sedan was dropped from the 62 Series
However, the short-deck 6300 model, called the Sedan DeVille Park Avenue, was retained and used the same "D" body identification symbol
Rooflines on two-door hardtops were restyled, which brought a change in body style coding, but not in the alphabetical suffix

ENGINE

Type	V-8
Valves	Overhead valves
Block	Cast iron block
Displacement	6.384 Liters
Bore and stroke	101.6mm x 98.4mm
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Horsepower	325 hp @ 4800 rpm
Power	242 kW @ 4800 rpm
Bearings	Five main bearings
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic valve lifters
Carburetion	Rochester four-barrel model 710930

NOTE:

Although neither engine displacement or output changed, the 1963 Cadillac V-8 was completely redesigned.
Quieter, smoother and more efficient, the new motor was 25mm lower, 100mm narrower and 32mm shorter than the 1962 V-8.
It was also some 37 kg lighter, due to the use of aluminum accessory drives.

STYLE

Model No.	Style No.	Body Type	Seat	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
63-63L	6329L	4-door 6-window Sedan	6	$5633	2114 kg	15,146
63-63J	6357J	2-door Coupe Deville	6	$5386	2055 kg	31,749
63-63B	6339B	4-door 4-window Sedan	6	$5633	1848 kg	30,579
63-63D	6389D	4-door Park Ave	6	$5633	2086 kg	1,575

NOTES:

The Park Avenue was a short-deck DeVille sedan.
The Style Number 6357J was the Coupe DeVille.
All Sedan DeVilles were pillarless four-door hardtops.

CHASSIS

Feature	Series 6300 Deville	Park Avenue
Wheelbase	3289mm	3289mm
Overall Length	5664mm	5461mm
Tires	8.00 x 15	8.00 x 15
Rear axle ratio	2.94:1	2.94:1

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Air conditioner for Series 60-62	$474
Automatic headlight control	$45
Bucket seats in styles 6267F, 6339B, 6357J or 6389D with leather upholstery required	$188
Controlled differential	$54
Cruise Control	$97
Door guards for two-door styles	$4; for four-door styles: $7
Electric door locks for two-door styles	$46; for four-door styles: $70
E-Z-Eye Glass	$52
Leather upholstery for styles 6339B, 6357J, or 6389D	$134
License plate frame	$6
Padded roof for style 6357J	$91
Six-way power seat	$85 or $113 depending on body style
Power window regulators as an option	$118
Power ventipanes as an option	$73
Radio with rear seat speaker	$165
Radio with rear seat speaker and remote control	$247
AM/FM radio	$191
Front seat belts in Series 62 models	$22
Rear seat belts in Series 62 models	$22
Adjustable steering wheel	$48
Remote control trunk lock	$53
Five white sidewall tires, 8.20 x 15 four-ply on Series 62	$57 exchange

I. D. NUMBERS

ENGINE

STYLE

CHASSIS

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

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