1962 Buick Special
The Special continued Buick's entry into the compact market with the groundbreaking aluminum V8, competing directly against Ford Falcon and Chevrolet Corvair.
Confidence
95%
024177175
V8
Engine
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1962 Buick Special
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 0 | Special |
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Plant Code | 4 | Kansas City, KS |
| Serial Number | 177175 | Unit #177175 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelSpecial
Year1962
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1962 Buick:
Engine
V8, 215 CID, 155 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower155 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.8:1
Engine
V8, 215 CID, 190 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower190 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 215 CID, NA HP (Aluminum)
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.8:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 265 HP
Horsepower265 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 280 HP
Horsepower280 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 325 HP (Wildcat 445)
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, NA HP
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.75:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications (Matched to: Special and Skylark)
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1963
Headroom front33.9
Headroom rear33.7
Height52.8
Legroom front44.6
Legroom rear38.7
Length188.4
Wheelbase112.0
Width71.3
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)