1963 CADILLAC DEVILLE

SERIES 62 - DEVILLE 6300 SUB-SERIES

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. Model 6367E, the Eldorado Biarritz convertible, had special styling with untrimmed body sides, full-length stainless steel underscores and a rectangular grid pattern rear decorative grille. Power vent windows, white sidewall tires and six-way power seats (in bench seat mode) were standard in Eldorados.

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	390 cubic inches
Bore and stroke	4.00 x 3.875 inches
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Horsepower	325 @ 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 one-inch lower, four inches narrower and 1-1/4 inches shorter than the 1962 V-8.
It was also some 82 pounds lighter, due to the use of aluminum accessory drives.

STYLE

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
63-63L	6329L	4-door 6-window Sedan	6	5633	4650	15,146
63-63J	6357J	2-door Coupe Deville	6	5386	4520	31,749
63-63B	6339B	4-door 4-window Sedan	6	5633	4065	30,579
63-63D	6389D	4-door Park Ave	6	5633	4590	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	Park Ave.	Series 62
Wheelbase	129.5 inches
Overall length	215 inches	223 inches
Tires	8.00 x 15
Rear axle ratio	2.94:1

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

None available.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS

Air conditioner for Series 60-62	$474
Automatic headlight control	$45
Bucket seats in styles 6267F, 63398, 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.