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
Series 6300 Deville
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
