1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The Eldorado Biarritz represented Cadillac's flagship convertible in 1962 with distinctive styling and premium appointments that commanded the highest price in the lineup.
Confidence
95%
62E036976
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 62 | 1962 |
| Model Code | E | Eldorado Biarritz |
| Serial Number | 036976 | Unit #036976 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado Biarritz
Year1962
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1962 Cadillacs used V8 engines:
Engine
V8, 390 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement390 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine
V8, 390 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement390 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine
V8, 390 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement390 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine
V8, 390 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement390 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
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.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1964
Headroom front34.2
Headroom rear34.5
Height56.6
Legroom front45.6
Legroom rear44.2
Length222.0
Nameplate origin1938
Wheelbase129.5
Width79.9
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)