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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
    • 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

STYLE

Model No.Style No.Body TypeSeatFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
62-67R6723R
4-door Sedan

4-door Sedan

9$97222420 kg696
62-67S6733S
4-door Limousine

4-door Limousine

9$99372450 kg904
62-686890Commercial 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

WheelbaseOverall LengthFront TreadRear TreadTiresExhaust
3805mm6154mm  8.20 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

FLEETWOOD ENGINE

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