Deville Cadillac Models & History 1963
Thisline 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.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1962
- the first pair of symbols changed to “63” to indicate 1963 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 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 | 6.384 Liters |
| Bore and stroke | 101.6mm x 98.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 325 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| Power | 242 kW @ 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 25mm lower, 100mm narrower and 32mm shorter than the 1962 V-8.
- It was also some 37 kg lighter, due to the use of aluminum accessory drives.
STYLE
| Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63-63L | 6329L |
|
6 | $5633 | 2114 kg | 15,146 |
| 63-63J | 6357J |
|
6 | $5386 | 2055 kg | 31,749 |
| 63-63B | 6339B |
|
6 | $5633 | 1848 kg | 30,579 |
| 63-63D | 6389D |
|
6 | $5633 | 2086 kg | 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 | Series 6300 Deville | Park Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3289mm | 3289mm |
| Overall Length | 5664mm | 5461mm |
| Tires | 8.00 x 15 | 8.00 x 15 |
| Rear axle ratio | 2.94:1 | 2.94:1 |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
