Cadillac Deville Models & History 1962
SERIES 62 DEVILLE 6300 SUB-SERIES
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.
SERIES 6300 ENGINE
Type |
V-8 – Overhead valves |
|
Block |
Cast iron block. |
Displacement |
390 cubic inches. |
Bore and stroke |
4.00 x 3.875 inches. |
Compression ratio |
10.5:1. |
Brake horsepower |
325 @ 4800 rpm |
Bearings |
Five main bearings. |
Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters. |
Carburetion |
Rochester four-barrel Model 701930. |
STYLE
Model Number |
Style Number |
Body Type |
Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
62-63B |
6339B |
4-door 4-window Sedan |
6 |
5631 |
4675 |
27,378 |
62-62L |
6329L |
4-door 6-window Sedan |
6 |
5631 |
4660 |
16,230 |
62-63D |
6389D |
Park Ave Sedan |
6 |
5631 |
4655 |
2,600 |
62-63J |
6347J |
2-door Hardtop Coupe |
6 |
5385 |
4595 |
25,675 |
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
Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
Exhaust |
Series 62 |
129.5″ |
222″ |
– |
– |
8.00 x 15 |
Single |
Deville |
129.5″ |
222″ |
– |
– |
8.00 x 15 |
Single |
Deville Town Sedan |
129.5″ |
215″ |
– |
– |
8.00 x 15 |
Single |
Park Avenue Sedan |
129.5″ |
215″ |
– |
– |
8.00 x 15 |
Single |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
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). |
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