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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%
62J102868
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1962 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 62 1962
Model Code J Coupe DeVille
Serial Number 102868 Unit #102868

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)