Deville Cadillac Models & History 1962
TheDeVille 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.
1962 Cadillac Deville
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
| Type | V-8 – Overhead valves |
| Block | Cast iron block |
| Displacement | 6.384 Liters |
| Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 98.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 325 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Power | 242 kW @ 4800 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Carburetion | Rochester four-barrel Model 701930 |
STYLE
| Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62-63B | 6339B |
|
6 | $5631 | 2125 kg | 27,378 |
| 62-62L | 6329L |
|
6 | $5631 | 2118 kg | 16,230 |
| 62-63D | 6389D |
|
6 | $5631 | 2116 kg | 2,600 |
| 62-63J | 6347J |
|
6 | $5385 | 2089 kg | 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 | 3289mm | 5639mm | 8.00 x 15 | Single | ||
| Deville | 3289mm | 5639mm | 8.00 x 15 | Single | ||
| Deville Town Sedan | 3289mm | 5461mm | 8.00 x 15 | Single | ||
| Park Avenue Sedan | 3289mm | 5461mm | 8.00 x 15 | Single |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
