Cadillac Series 62

Cadillac Series 62
1941 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two Convertible Coupe
Overview
Manufacturer	Cadillac (General Motors)
Production	1940–1964
Assembly	Detroit Assembly, Detroit, Michigan, United States South Gate Assembly, South Gate, California
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Cadillac Series 65
Successor	Cadillac DeVille Cadillac Calais

First generation
Overview
Model years	1940–1941
Designer	Harley Earl
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 2-door convertible 4-door convertible
Platform	C-body
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Powertrain
Engine	346 cu in (5.7 L) Monobloc V8
Transmission	3-speed selective synchromesh manual 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1940: 129.0 in (3,277 mm) 1941: 126.0 in (3,200 mm) Commercial: 163.0 in (4,140 mm)
Length	1940: 216.1 in (5,489 mm) 1941: 216.0 in (5,486 mm) Commercial: 252.9 in (6,424 mm)
Width	1940: 75.6 in (1,920 mm) 1941: 80.0 in (2,032 mm)
Height	64.5 in (1,638 mm)
Curb weight	4,100–4,400 lb (1,900–2,000 kg)

Second generation
Overview
Model years	1942–1947
Designer	Harley Earl
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 2-door convertible
Platform	C-body
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Powertrain
Engine	346 cu in (5.7 L) Monobloc V8
Transmission	3-speed selective synchromesh manual 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	129.0 in (3,277 mm)
Length	1942: 220.0 in (5,588 mm) 1946–47: 219.2 in (5,568 mm)
Width	80.8 in (2,052 mm)
Height	63.1 in (1,603 mm)
Curb weight	4,300–4,700 lb (2,000–2,100 kg)

Third generation
1949 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two Convertible
Overview
Model years	1948–1953
Designer	Harley Earl
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door hardtop 4-door sedan 2-door convertible 2-door Eldorado convertible
Platform	C-body
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Powertrain
Engine	346 cu in (5.7 L) Monobloc V8 331 cu in (5.4 L) OHV V8
Transmission	3-speed selective synchromesh manual 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	126.0 in (3,200 mm)
Length	1948–1950: 214.0 in (5,436 mm) 1951: 215.8 in (5,481 mm) 1952–53 4-door: 215.8 in (5,481 mm) 1952–53 2-door: 220.8 in (5,608 mm)
Width	1948: 79.0 in (2,007 mm) 1949: 78.9 in (2,004 mm) 1950–1953: 80.1 in (2,035 mm)
Height	62.7 in (1,593 mm)
Curb weight	4,400–5,000 lb (2,000–2,300 kg)

Fourth generation
1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Overview
Model years	1954–1956
Designer	Harley Earl
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door hardtop 2-door Eldorado Seville hardtop 4-door sedan 4-door Sedan de Ville hardtop 2-door convertible 2-door Eldorado convertible
Platform	C-body
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Powertrain
Engine	331 cu in (5.4 L) OHV V8 365 cu in (6.0 L) OHV V8
Transmission	4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	129.0 in (3,277 mm)
Length	1954 4-door: 216.4 in (5,497 mm) 1954 2-door: 223.4 in (5,674 mm) 1955 4-door: 216.3 in (5,494 mm) 1955 2-door: 223.2 in (5,669 mm) 1956 4-door: 214.9 in (5,458 mm) 1956 2-door: 221.9 in (5,636 mm)
Width	1954: 79.6 in (2,022 mm) 1955: 79.8 in (2,027 mm) 1956: 80.1 in (2,035 mm)
Height	1954–55: 62.1 in (1,577 mm) 1956: 62.0 in (1,575 mm)
Curb weight	4,500–5,100 lb (2,000–2,300 kg)

Fifth generation
1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Overview
Model years	1957–1958
Designer	Harley Earl
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door hardtop 2-door Eldorado Seville hardtop 4-door hardtop 2-door convertible 2-door Eldorado Biarritz convertible
Platform	C-body
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Powertrain
Engine	365 cu in (6.0 L) OHV V8
Transmission	4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	129.5 in (3,289 mm)
Length	1957 4-door: 215.9 in (5,484 mm) 1957 2-door (except for Eldorado Biarritz and Seville): 220.9 in (5,611 mm) 1957 Eldorado Biarritz and Seville: 222.1 in (5,641 mm) 1958 short deck 4-door: 216.8 in (5,507 mm) 1958 2-door (except for Eldorado Biarritz and Seville): 221.8 in (5,634 mm) 1958 4-door extended deck and Sedan de Ville: 225.3 in (5,723 mm) 1958 Eldorado Biarritz and Seville: 223.4 in (5,674 mm)
Width	80.0 in (2,032 mm)
Height	59.1 in (1,501 mm)
Curb weight	4,800–5,300 lb (2,200–2,400 kg)

Sixth generation
Overview
Model years	1959–1960
Designer	Bill Mitchell
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door hardtop 4-door 6-window hardtop 4-door 4-window hardtop 2-door convertible
Platform	C-body
Related	Cadillac Eldorado Cadillac Sixty Special Cadillac De Ville Buick Electra Oldsmobile 98
Powertrain
Engine	390 cu in (6.4 L) OHV V8
Transmission	4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	130.0 in (3,302 mm)
Length	225.0 in (5,715 mm)
Width	1959: 80.2 in (2,037 mm) 1960: 79.9 in (2,029 mm)
Height	56.2 in (1,427 mm)
Curb weight	4,900–5,100 lb (2,200–2,300 kg)

Seventh generation
Overview
Model years	1961–1964
Designer	Bill Mitchell
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door hardtop 4-door 6-window hardtop 4-door 4-window hardtop 4-door Town Sedan hardtop 2-door convertible
Platform	C-body
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Powertrain
Engine	390 cu in (6.4 L) OHV V8 429 cu in (7.0 L) OHV V8
Transmission	4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic 3-speed TH-400, automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1961–64: 129.5 in (3,289 mm)
Length	1961–62 (except Town Sedan): 222.0 in (5,639 mm) 1962 Town Sedan: 215.0 in (5,461 mm) 1963: 223.0 in (5,664 mm) 1964: 223.5 in (5,677 mm)
Width	1961: 79.8 in (2,027 mm) 1962: 79.9 in (2,029 mm) 1963: 79.7 in (2,024 mm) 1964: 79.5 in (2,019 mm)
Height	1961–62: 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 1963–64: 56.6 in (1,438 mm)
Curb weight	4,700–4,900 lb (2,100–2,200 kg)

The Cadillac Series 62 is a series of cars which was produced by Cadillac from 1940 through 1964. Originally designed to replace the entry level Series 65, it became the Cadillac Series 6200 in 1959, and remained that until it was renamed to Cadillac Calais for the 1965 model year. The Series 62 was also marketed as the Sixty-Two and the Series Sixty-Two.

The Fisher-bodied Series 62 replaced the Cadillac Series 61 at the lowest rung in the model line up in 1940. The Series 62 featured a low sleek "torpedo" style C-body with chrome window reveals, more slant in the windshield, and a curved rear window. The new C-body that the 1940 Cadillac Series 62 shared with the Buick Roadmaster and Super, the Oldsmobile Series 90 and the Pontiac Torpedo featured shoulder and hip room that was over 5" wider, the elimination of running boards and exterior styling that was streamlined and 2-3" lower. When combined with a column mounted shift lever the cars offered true six passenger comfort. These changes had clearly been influenced by the Cadillac Sixty Special. The styling feature distinguishing all V-8 Cadillacs was once again the grille. Although grilles had the same pointed shape as in 1939, the grille bars were heavier and fewer in number. Two sets of louver bars appeared on each side of the hood. Runningboards were a no cost option. The Series 62 was available as a club coupe or a sedan, with 2-door and 4-door convertibles introduced mid-year. Sales totaled 5903 in its inaugural year accounting for about 45% of Cadillac's sales.

In 1941 the one piece hood came down lower in the front, included the side panels and extended sideways to the fenders. A single rectangular panel of louver trim was used on each side of the hood. The rectangular grille was wide, vertical, and bulged forward in the middle. Rectangular parking lights were built into the top outer corners of the grille. Headlights were now built into the nose of the fenders,and provision for built in accessory fog lights was provided under the headlights. Three chrome spears appeared on the rear section of all four fenders. Rear fender skirts were standard. The Series 62 offered the only 4-door convertible built by Cadillac in 1941 and it would be the last time this bodystyle was ever made by the marque. 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).