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1962 Cadillac Deville

1962 Cadillac Deville

The DeVille lineup was much more of a separate series this year and some historical sources list it as such, while others list it as a 6200 sub-series.

The new model for 1962 was a variation of the Town Sedan, introduced the previous season, with a new Style code and name.

It was now Body Style 6289D and referred to as the Park Avenue four-window sedan.

DeVilles were trimmed very similar to base 6200 models.

They had all of the same standard equipment plus Two-Way power seat and power windows.

The Style Number 6367E Biarritz convertible also featured power vent windows, white sidewall tires and a Six-Way power bench seat, although buyers could substitute bucket seats, in place of the last item, at no cost.

I. D. NUMBERS

  • Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1961
    • the first pair of symbols changed to "62" to indicate 1962 model year
    • the next symbol was a letter to indicate the model as listed below
    • the next six numbers indicated the consecutive unit number beginning with 000001
  • The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
  • Motor serial numbers again matched and were found on the center lefthand side of the block above the oil pan
  • 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

SERIES 6300 ENGINE

1962 Cadillac Deville

1962 Cadillac Deville

TypeV-8 - Overhead valves
BlockCast iron block
Displacement6.384 Liters
Bore and stroke101.6mm x 98.4mm
Compression ratio10.5:1
Brake horsepower325 hp @ 4800 rpm
Power242 kW @ 4800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters
CarburetionRochester four-barrel Model 701930

STYLE

Model No.Style No.Body TypeSeatFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
62-63B6339B
4-door 4-window Sedan

4-door 4-window Sedan

6$56312125 kg27,378
62-62L6329L
4-door 6-window Sedan

4-door 6-window Sedan

6$56312118 kg16,230
62-63D6389D
Park Ave Sedan

Park Ave Sedan

6$56312116 kg2,600
62-63J6347J
2-door Hardtop Coupe

2-door Hardtop Coupe

6$53852089 kg25,675

NOTES:

  • The Park Ave sedan was a short-deck DeVille sedan.
  • The Style Number 6347J was the Coupe DeVille.
  • All Sedan DeVilles were pillarless hardtop sedans.

CHASSIS

ModelWheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTiresExhaust
Series 623289mm5639mm  8.00 x 15Single
Deville3289mm5639mm  8.00 x 15Single
Deville Town Sedan3289mm5461mm  8.00 x 15Single
Park Avenue Sedan3289mm5461mm  8.00 x 15Single

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)