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Category: 1960-1969

Published: 14 January 2007

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1962 Cadillac DeVille

With GM settling into a styling groove, Cadillac's '62s were basically toned-down '61s. Highlights included still-lower fins, front-fender cornering lights as a new option, a somewhat tamer grille, and backup/turn/stop lights combined behind a single white lens. Four-window sedans received more orthodox rooflines but still included a pair of short-deck variants, which were now named Series 62 Town Sedan and DeVille Park Avenue. A new braking system with dual master cylinder and separate front and rear hydraulic lines appeared, a portent of the future. Model-year output rose to nearly 161,000, up some 23,000 over '61.

• V-8 - Overhead valves
• 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
• Five main bearings.
• Hydraulic valve lifters.

• The DeVille line-up 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.

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

• 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.

•  None available

• 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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Written by Big Block

Category: 1960-1969

Published: 14 January 2007

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1962 Cadillac 6200

With GM settling into a styling groove, Cadillac's '62s were basically toned-down '61s. Highlights included still-lower fins, front-fender cornering lights as a new option, a somewhat tamer grille, and backup/turn/stop lights combined behind a single white lens. Four-window sedans received more orthodox rooflines but still included a pair of short-deck variants, which were now named Series 62 Town Sedan and DeVille Park Avenue. A new braking system with dual master cylinder and separate front and rear hydraulic lines appeared, a portent of the future. Model-year output rose to nearly 161,000, up some 23,000 over '61.

• A mild facelift characterized Cadillac styling trends for 1962.
• A flatter grille with a thicker horizontal center bar and more delicate cross-hatched insert appeared.
• Ribbed chrome trim panels, seen ahead of the front wheel housings in 1961, were now replaced with cornering lamps and front fender model and series identification badges were eliminated.
• More massive front bumper end pieces appeared and housed rectangular parking lamps.
• At the rear, taillamps were now housed in vertical nacelles designed with an angled peak at the center.
• On Series 6200 models a verticlally ribbed rear beauty panel appeared on the deck lid latch panel.
• Cadillac script also appeared on the lower left side of the radiator grille.
• The short-deck town Sedan was switched to the base 6200 lineup, while a similar model was still part of the DeVille sub-series.
• Standard equipment on 6200 models included:
• power brakes
• power steering
• automatic transmission
• dual backup lamps
• windshield washer and dual speed wipers
• wheel discs
• fender skirts
• remote control outside rear view mirror
• left vanity mirror
• oil filter
• five tubeless blackwall tires
• heater and defroster
• front cornering lamps.

• Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1961 with the first pair of symbols changed to "62" to indicate model year
• Applicable codes were stamped in the same locations on the cars.
• 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.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
62-62A	6239A	4-door 4-window Sedan	6	5213	4645	17,314
62-62K	6229K	4-door 6-window Sedan	6	5213	4640	16,730
62-62C	6289C	4-door Town Sedan	6	5213	4590	2,600
62-62G	6237G	2-door Hardtop Coupe	6	5025	4530	16,833
62-62F	6268F	Convertible	6	5588	4630	16,800

• All 6200 sedans were pillarless four-door hardtops.
• The Town Sedan was of four-window design.

• V-8 - Overhead valves
• 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
• Five main bearings.
• Hydraulic valve lifters.
• Carburetion: Rochester four-barrel Model 701930.

• None available

• 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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Written by Big Block

Category: 1960-1969

Published: 14 January 2007

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1962 Cadillac Overview

With GM settling into a styling groove, Cadillac's '62s were basically toned-down '61s. Highlights included still-lower fins, front-fender cornering lights as a new option, a somewhat tamer grille, and backup/turn/stop lights combined behind a single white lens. Four-window sedans received more orthodox rooflines but still included a pair of short-deck variants, which were now named Series 62 Town Sedan and DeVille Park Avenue. A new braking system with dual master cylinder and separate front and rear hydraulic lines appeared a portent of the future. Model-year output rose to nearly 161,000, up some 23,000 over '61.

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Written by Big Block

Category: 1960-1969

Published: 10 January 2007

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1961 Cadillac Fleetwood

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
61-60M	6039M	4-door Hardtop Sedan	6	6233	4770	15,500

• V-8 - Overhead valves
• Cast iron block.
• Displacement: 390 cubic inches.
• Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3-8/8 inches.
• Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
• Brake horsepower: 325 @ 4800 rpm
• Five main bearings.
• Hydraulic valve lifters.
• Carburetion: Rochester four-barrel Model 701930.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
61-67R	6723R	4-door Sedan	9	9533	5390	699
61-67S	6733S	4-door Imperial Sedan	9	9748	5420	926
61-68	6890	Commercial chassis	-	-	-	2,204

• The commercial chassis featured a 156 inch wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral vehicles and ambulances, etc.
• Series 6700 sedans were full-pillared models with six-window styling.
• A high-headroom roofline was used on these models.

• V-8 - Overhead valves
• Cast iron block.
• Displacement: 390 cubic inches.
• Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3-8/8 inches.
• Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
• Brake horsepower: 325 @ 4800 rpm
• Five main bearings.
• Hydraulic valve lifters.
• Carburetion: Rochester four-barrel Model 701930.

• None available.

• Air conditioning Series 60 ($474); Series 75 ($624).
• Autronic Eye ($46).
• Cruise Control ($97).
• Door guards ($7).
• Electric door locks ($70)
• E-Z-Eye Glass ($52).
• Pair of fog lamps ($43)
• Automatic heating system on Series 60 ($129); on Series 75 ($179).
• License plate frame ($6)
• Six-way power seat ($85-113)
• Power windows ($85)
• Power vent windows ($73)
• Radio with rear speaker ($16); with remote control ($247)
• Remote control trunk lock ($59)
• Five white sideqall tire size 8.20 x 15 four-ply ($85 exchange), size 8.20 x 15 six-ply for series 75 ($64 exchange)
• Permanent anti-freeze -20° ($8); -40° ($9).
• Accessory groups A and B included mostly the same features as 1960 at the combined total of individual prices listed above.

• Total model year output for all 1961 cars amounted to 138,379 units.
• A limited slip differential was optional at $53.70.

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Written by Big Block

Category: 1960-1969

Published: 10 January 2007

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1961 Cadillac Eldorado

Along with a reduction in horsepower from 345 to a still ample 325 bhp, 1961 brought a substantial reduction in the Eldorado's price. At $6477, this year's Biarritz was $924 cheaper than its 1960 counterpart, though that, still represented a premium of more than $1000 above the less prestigious Series 62 convertible. One almost had to look for the nameplate to distinguish the Biarritz from other Cadillac’s. Yet even if it had lost much of its former distinction, this remained a top-quality automobile characterized by such luxury touches as a premium interior lined with ostrich-grain leather. Production rose slightly, presumably in response to the reduced price, but the '61 was hardly cause for excitement.

Model Number	Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
61-63E	6367E	Biarritz Convertible	6	6477	4805	1,450

• V-8 - Overhead valves
• Cast iron block.
• Displacement: 390 cubic inches.
• Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3-8/8 inches.
• Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
• Brake horsepower: 325 @ 4800 rpm
• Five main bearings.
• Hydraulic valve lifters.
• Carburetion: Rochester four-barrel Model 701930.

• None available.

• Air conditioning ($474)
• Autronic Eye ($46).
• Cruise Control ($97).
• Door guards on two-door ($4); on four-door ($7).
• Electric door locks on two-door ($46); on four-door ($70)
• E-Z-Eye Glass ($52).
• Pair of fog lamps ($43)
• Automatic heating system on Series 62 ($129)
• License plate frame ($6)
• Six-way power seat ($85-113)
• Power windows ($85)
• Power vent windows ($73)
• Radio with rear speaker ($16); with remote control ($247)
• Remote control trunk lock ($59)
• Five white sidewall tire size 8.20 x 15 four-ply standard.
• Permanent anti-freeze -20° ($8); -40° ($9).
• Accessory groups A and B included mostly the same features as 1960 at the combined total of individual prices listed above.

• Total model year output for all 1961 cars amounted to 138,379 units.
• A limited slip differential was optional at $53.70.