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This model was a one-year only production bodystyle. It had the sculptured side, different tail lights and bumpers and a change of top side pillows to look like a convertible. It was also the first year for side marker cornering lights.
The car came equipped with a 390 cubic-inch V8 engine with 325 horsepower. It was the first year for a dual master cylinder on the brake system.
The car came equipped with a 390 cubic-inch V8 engine with 325 horsepower. It was the first year for a dual master cylinder on the brake system.
The Harley Earl designed Cadillac Series 62 De Ville was a very large vehicle that featured a large, 6,390 cc (390 cubic inch) V-8 engine. The back had large fins that did little for performance and handling but was all about the style of the vehicle. The design of the vehicle was inspired by the space program and the era of jet engines. The large, 4400 lb car was fitted with drum brakes. These often wore out quickly. If a U-turn needed to be made, the driver would need a parking lot. The turning radius was 24 feet.
The car was a luxury vehicle that could carry six individuals comfortably. The car was a convertible with the top being raised and lowered automatically. The interior had electrical gauges. The head lights would turn on at dusk and were also capable of switching from high beam to low beam when they sensed oncoming traffic. In total, there were eight lights on the front of the vehicle. The four on the top were the driving lights while the lights mounted on the bumper were the parking lamps. To add to the driving comfort, air suspension was used. This aided in providing a very soft ride but there was significant body roll when cornering. With the V8, it was capable of creeping to sixty in 11 seconds. This reinforced the notion that this Cadillac was built for comfort and not for speed. The drivers enjoyed the ride and they looked good cruising along, enjoying the large open road.
The car was a luxury vehicle that could carry six individuals comfortably. The car was a convertible with the top being raised and lowered automatically. The interior had electrical gauges. The head lights would turn on at dusk and were also capable of switching from high beam to low beam when they sensed oncoming traffic. In total, there were eight lights on the front of the vehicle. The four on the top were the driving lights while the lights mounted on the bumper were the parking lamps. To add to the driving comfort, air suspension was used. This aided in providing a very soft ride but there was significant body roll when cornering. With the V8, it was capable of creeping to sixty in 11 seconds. This reinforced the notion that this Cadillac was built for comfort and not for speed. The drivers enjoyed the ride and they looked good cruising along, enjoying the large open road.
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19th Annual Concours d'Elegance of the Eastern United States |
Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival |
 2006 Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction |
1962 Cadillac Series 62 |
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| Year | 1962 |
| Make | Cadillac |
| Model | Series 62 |
| Body Style | 4 Window Sedan |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1959 - 1964 |
| Price | $5,211.00 |
| Weight | 4644 lbs | 2106.5 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Hydraulic valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 390.00 CU IN. | 6392.1 cc. | 6.4 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 325.00 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4800.00 RPM |
| Torque | 430.00 Ft-Lbs (583.1 NM) @ 3100.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 14.3 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 50.8 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| Carter 4-barrel carburetor | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic |
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