Cadillac Series 62

Cadillac Series 62

Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	1941–1964
Assembly	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Predecessor	Cadillac Series 70
Successor	Cadillac Calais
Class	Mid-size luxury car
Layout	FR layout

The 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.

1941-1942

Generation I

Production	1941–1942
Body style(s)	2-door club coupe 2-door convertible 4-door sedan 4-door convertible
Engine(s)	346 in³ Monobloc V8
Wheelbase	129 in (3277 mm)
Length	220.0 in (5588 mm)

Cadillac Series 62 Coupé 1941

The Fisher-bodied Series 62 used a 129 in (3277 mm) wheelbase. It was available as a club coupe, sedan, or convertible. All Cadillacs shared the same 346 cu in (5.7 L) 135 hp (101 kW) L-head V8 that year, with power rising to 150 hp (112 kW) in 1941.

1946-1947

Generation II

Production	1946–1947
Body style(s)	2-door club coupe 2-door convertible 4-door sedan 4-door convertible
Platform	C-body
Engine(s)	346 in³ Monobloc V8
Wheelbase	129 in (3277 mm)
Length	220.0 in (5588 mm)

After the War, the Series 62 returned on a 129 in (3277 mm) wheelbase. The engine remained the same 346 cu in (5.7 L) 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

Generation III

Production	1948–1953
Body style(s)	2-door club coupe 2-door convertible 4-door sedan 4-door convertible
Platform	C-body
Engine(s)	346 in³ Monobloc V8 331 in³ OHV V8
Wheelbase	126 in (3200 mm)
Length	1948-1950: 214.0 in (5436 mm) 1951: 225.7 in (5733 mm) 1952: 200.5 in (5093 mm) 1953 Sedan: 215.8 in (5481 mm) 1953 Other: 220.8 in (5608 mm)
Related	Cadillac Series 61 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

For 1948, the Series 62 was moved to the same 126 in (3200 mm) 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 129 in (3277 mm) wheelbase. The new Cadillac OHV V8 was the big news for 1949, with minor trim differences otherwise. This 331 cu in (5.4 L) 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 pillarless 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 122 in (3099 mm). 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

Generation IV

Production	1954–1958
Body style(s)	2-door club coupe 2-door convertible 4-door sedan 4-door convertible
Platform	C-body
Engine(s)	331 in³ OHV V8 365 in³ OHV V8
Wheelbase	1954-56: 129 in (3277 mm) 1957-58: 129.5 in (3289 mm)
Length	1958 Sedan: 216.8 in (5507 mm) 1958 Coupe: 225.3 in (5723 mm) 1958 Convertible: 221.8 in (5634 mm) 1955 Sedan: 216.3 in (5494 mm) 1955 Other: 223.2 in (5669 mm) 1956 Sedan: 214.9 in (5458 mm) 1956 Other: 221.9 in (5636 mm) 1957 Sedan: 215.9 in (5484 mm) 1957 Other: 220.9 in (5611 mm)
Related	Cadillac Eldorado Cadillac Coupe de Ville Cadillac Sedan de Ville

The chassis was redesigned for 1954 with a new 129 in (3277 mm) 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 cu in (6 L) for 285 or 305 hp (213 or 227 kW).

1957

1957 Cadillac Series 62

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

Generation V
Series 6200

Production	1959–1964
Body style(s)	2-door club coupe 2-door convertible 4-door sedan 4-door convertible 4-door combination car
Platform	C-body
Engine(s)	390 in³ OHV V8 429 in³ OHV V8
Wheelbase	1959-1960: 130 in (3302 mm) 1961-64: 129.5 in (3289 mm)
Length	1959-1960: 225.0 in (5715 mm) 1961-62 Others: 222.0 in (5639 mm) 1961-63 Sedan: 215.0 in (5461 mm) 1963 Others: 223.0 in (5664 mm) 1964: 223.5 in (5677 mm)
Related	Cadillac Eldorado Cadillac Coupe de Ville Cadillac Sedan de Ville

Cadillac Series 62 Convertible 1959

Cadillac 6237 1959

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Cadillac Series 62

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 130 in (3302 mm) wheelbase. Engine output was an even 325 hp (242 kW) from the 390 cu in (6.4 L) engine.

A 1959 Series 62-based Miller-Meteor combination car served as the basis for the Ectomobile in the Ghostbusters franchise.

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 cu in (7 L) for 1964, with 340 hp (253.5 kW) available.

Calais

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