Fleetwood Cadillac Models & History 1962
Thelimousine 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 Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62-67R | 6723R |
|
9 | $9722 | 2420 kg | 696 |
| 62-67S | 6733S |
|
9 | $9937 | 2450 kg | 904 |
| 62-68 | 6890 | Commercial 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
| Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3805mm | 6154mm | 8.20 x 15 | Single |
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
FLEETWOOD ENGINE
| 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 |
