1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 6-Pass.
The Bel Air was Chevrolet's mid-range full-size offering in 1962, positioned between the spartan Biscayne and the luxurious Impala. This six-passenger station wagon ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
Confidence
95%
21545J266018
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 6-Pass.
Body
Janesville, WI
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 | 1545 | Chevy II |
| Plant Code | J | Janesville, WI |
| Serial Number | 266018 | Unit #266018 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 6-Pass.
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantJanesville, WI
Plant CodeJ
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
Displacement235.5
Main Bearings4
Rated HP30.4
Compression8.25
Horsepower135@4000
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque217@2200
Cylinders6
Dimensions
Production187566
Front Tread60.3
Wheelbase119
Width79
Length209.6
Height56
Rear Tread59.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.94
Reverse Ratio3.33
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil 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$2922.00
Body
Seating9
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.