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1962 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

The Coupe DeVille was Cadillac's most popular two-door model in 1962 with luxurious trim and pillarless hardtop styling.
Confidence 95%
62J008154
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 62 1962
Model Code J Coupe DeVille
Serial Number 008154 Unit #008154

Basic Information

MakeCadillac
ModelCoupe DeVille
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 (Matched to: Deville)

Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1964
Headroom front34.3
Headroom rear34.1
Height56.3
Legroom front45.6
Legroom rear44.3
Length222.0
Nameplate origin1949
Wheelbase129.5
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)