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1962 Plymouth Belvedere 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Belvedere hardtop offered stylish pillarless construction at mid-line pricing, bridging the gap between basic transportation and Plymouth's luxury Fury series.
Shown as 1962 Plymouth Belvedere, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
2222012378
170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Unknown Plant (2)
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Plymouth Belvedere

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This VIN's format is shared with another manufacturer's numbering scheme. Without more information about the actual vehicle, we can't tell which decode is correct.

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 2 Plymouth 6-Cylinder
Series Code 2 Belvedere
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code 2 Unknown Plant (2)
Serial Number 012378 Unit #012378

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelBelvedere
Year1962
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraClassic Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front38.0
Headroom rear37.8
Height53.7
Legroom front46.0
Legroom rear40.9
Length202.0
Nameplate origin1951
Wheelbase116.0
Width75.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)