1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
The Bel Air was Chevrolet's mid-range full-size offering in 1962, positioned between the spartan Biscayne and the luxurious Impala. This station wagon ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
Confidence
95%
21535S241260
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1962 Chevrolet Chevy II
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Model Code | 1535 | Chevy II |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 241260 | Unit #241260 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeS
Pattern SourceGM
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
Clutch Size10.5 inches
Torque217@2200
Cylinders6
Rated HP30.4
Compression8.25
Horsepower135@4000
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Main Bearings4
Displacement235.5
Dimensions
Production187566
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Wheelbase119
Width79
Length209.6
Height56
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.94
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio3.33
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 18.5 Quarts
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Pushbutton Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, 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
Pricing
MSRP$2819.00
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.