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1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sedan

The four-door Corvair 700 was the comfortable mid-trim choice in Chevrolet's rear-engine compact line for 1962.
207690111352
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Model Code 0769 Chevy II
Plant Code 0 Unknown Plant
Serial Number 111352 Unit #111352

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Plant Code0
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

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.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke8 inches
Displacement145.3
Cylinders6
Compression8.0
Horsepower80@4400
Main Bearings4
Torque128@2300
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP28.36

Dimensions

Production35368
Weight2370
Height51.5
Wheelbase108
Rear Tread54.5
Length180
Width67

Drivetrain

AxleTransaxle
Rear Axle Ratio3.25
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.97
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio3.50

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size6.5 x 13

Brakes

Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity14
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
ExhaustSingle with crossover
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingAir cooled

Equipment

EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Power steering, Power brakes, Power seats, Air conditioning, Power windows, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, All colors may not be available in all models., Almond Beige, Anniversary Gold Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Corona Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Lacquer, Laurel Green Metallic, Nassau Blue Metallic, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Surf Green, Tuxedo Black, Twilight Blue Metallic, Twilight Turquoise, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2111.00

Other

B&s 3 7/16 & 2 39/64

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.