1962 Buick Special Deluxe
The Special Deluxe offered upscale trim and appointments on Buick's compact platform, bridging the gap between economy and luxury in the growing compact segment.
Confidence
95%
121231231
V8
Engine
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Buick Special Deluxe
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 1 | Special Deluxe |
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Plant Code | 1 | Flint, MI |
| Serial Number | 231231 | Unit #231231 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelSpecial Deluxe
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.)