Cadillac Series 62

Infobox Automobile


name = Cadillac Series 62
manufacturer = General Motors
production = 1941–1964
predecessor = Cadillac Series 70
successor = Cadillac Calais
class = Mid-size luxury carThe Series 62 was a series of cars produced by Cadillac, designed to replace the mid-sized Series 70 in 1941. It remained in production through 1964, having been renamed Series 6200, when it was replaced by the Cadillac Calais name.

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1941-1942

Infobox Automobile generation
name = Generation I


production = 1941–1942
body_style = 2-door club coupe
4-door sedan
4-door convertible
wheelbase = Auto in|129|0
engines = 346 in³ "Monobloc" V8

The Fisher-bodied Series 62 used a Auto in|129|0 wheelbase. It was available as a club coupe, sedan, or convertible. All Cadillacs shared the same 346 in³ 135 hp (101 kW) L-head V8 that year, with power rising to 150 hp (112 kW) in 1941.

1946-1947

Infobox Automobile generation
name = Generation II


production = 1946–1947
platform = C-body
body_style = 2-door club coupe
4-door sedan
4-door convertible
wheelbase = Auto in|129|0
engine = 346 in³ "Monobloc" V8After the War, the Series 62 returned on a Auto in|129|0 wheelbase. The engine remained the same 346 in³ L-head V8 as before. The Series 62 was the first Cadillac model to reenter production, launched less than two months after tank production stopped in the company's factories. It was available as a coupe or sedan, with a four-door convertible version available as well.

The Series 62 used GM's C-body platform, as did the Sixty Special, Buick 50 and 70, and Oldsmobile 90.

1948-53

Infobox Automobile generation
name = Generation III


production = 1948–1953
platform = C-body
related = Cadillac Series 61
Cadillac Coupe de Ville
body_style = 2-door club coupe
4-door sedan
4-door convertible
wheelbase = Auto in|126|0
engines = 346 in³ "Monobloc" V8
346 in³ "OHV" V8 For 1948, the Series 62 was moved to the same Auto in|126|0 chassis as the Series 61, making the vehicles virtually identical. The main difference, apart from extra chrome, was the availability of a convertible model.

1949-1953

The Fisher-bodied Series 62 used a Auto in|129|0 wheelbase. The new Cadillac OHV V8 was the big news for 1949, with minor trim differences otherwise. This 331 in³ engine produced 160 hp (119 kW).The major difference between Series 61 and Series 62 models of similar body style was minor trim variations. The higher-priced series again had grooved, front fender stone shields and bright rocker panel moldings. Chevrons below the taillights were no longer seen. The convertible was an exclusive offering, as was a new pillariess two-door "convertible hardtop" called the Coupe DeVille. A more DeLuxe interior was featured and power window lifts were standard on the convertible coupe and optional with other styles.

For 1950, major styling changes were performed. The cars were lower and sleeker, with longer hoods, and one-piece windshields were fitted. The Series 61 was again a short wheelbase model, having been reduced to Auto in|122|0. The new Coupe de Ville line was to soon become a model in its own right.

Full-length chrome rocker panels set off the 1951 model, and the Coupe de Ville was now marked with noticeably-improved trim. Engine output for the 331 was up to 190 hp (142 kW) for 1952.

Another familiar name appeared on 1953's Series 62. The top-line Eldorado was a limited-edition luxury convertible, and would become its own model.

1954-1958

Infobox Automobile generation
name = Generation IV


production = 1954–1958
platform = C-body
related = Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Cadillac Sedan de Ville
body_style = 2-door club coupe
4-door sedan
4-door convertible
wheelbase = Auto in|129|0
engine = 346 in³ "OHV" V8
365 in³ "OHV" V8 The chassis was redesigned for 1954 with a new Auto in|129|0 wheelbase for the sedan and Eldorado. The engine now produced 230 hp (172 kW), with 250 hp (186 kW) coming for 1955. An optional dual-four barrel carb setup boasted 270 hp (201 kW).

The Sedan de Ville model bowed in 1956 as a hardtop version of the standard Series 62 sedan. The engine was stroked to 365 in³ for 285 or 305 hp (213 or 227 kW).

1957

The look of the car was changed substantially for 1957, along with 300 to 325 hp (224 to 242 kW) from the engine. A tubular frame allowed the car to ride lower, and "shark fins" were used in the rear. For 1958, the DeVille line was a sub-series of the 62, complete with its own product codes.

1959-1964

Infobox Automobile generation
name = Generation V
Series 6200


production = 1959–1964
platform = C-body
related = Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Cadillac Sedan de Ville
body_style = 2-door club coupe
4-door sedan
4-door convertible
wheelbase = Auto in|130|0
engines = 390 in³ "OHV" V8
429 in³ "OHV" V8

For 1959, the Series 62 became the Series 6200. This car is remembered for its huge sharp tailfins with dual bullet tail lights. The DeVilles became the Series 6300, though they all shared the same Auto in|130|0 wheelbase. Engine output was an even 325 hp (242 kW) from the 390 in³ engine.

The 1960 6200 had smoother, more restrained styling. It was reengineered for 1961 with boxier styling. The Eldorado moved into the DeVille's 6300 subseries. The engine was entirely changed for 1963, though the displacement and output remained the same.

The engine was bumped to 429 in³ for 1964, with 340 hp (253.5 kW) available.

Calais

The Series 62 (nee 6200) was renamed Cadillac Calais for 1965.