1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
The Bel Air was Chevrolet's mid-range full-size offering in 1962, positioned between the spartan Biscayne and the luxurious Impala. This pillarless sport coupe carried V8 power.
Confidence
95%
21637L188443
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Los Angeles, CA
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 | 1637 | Chevy II |
| Plant Code | L | Los Angeles, CA |
| Serial Number | 188443 | Unit #188443 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1962
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeL
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 inches
Displacement283.04
Rated HP48.05
Horsepower170@4200
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Torque275@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Main Bearings5
Dimensions
Production323427
Weight3420
Length209.6
Width79
Front Tread60.3
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread59.3
Height55.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio3.33
1st Gear Ratio2.94
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle with crossover
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling18.5 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Equipment
EquipmentPushbutton Radio, Power brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, 409 cu. in. V8 engine
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$2668.00
Body
Doors2
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.