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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 1941–1964 |
| Predecessor | Cadillac Series 70 |
| Successor | Cadillac Calais |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car |
The Series 62 was a series of cars produced by Cadillac, designed to replace the mid-sized Series 70 in 1941. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. The Series 70 (models 70 and 75 was Cadillac 's full-size V8 -powered car from the 1930s through 1950s The Calais is a full-size luxury car made by Cadillac from 1965 to 1976 Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between Luxury vehicle is a marketing term for a vehicle that provides luxury &mdash that which is beyond strict necessity &mdash in exchange for increased cost to the buyer Cadillac is a Brand of Luxury vehicles owned by General Motors. The Series 70 (models 70 and 75 was Cadillac 's full-size V8 -powered car from the 1930s through 1950s It remained in production through 1964, having been renamed Series 6200, when it was replaced by the Cadillac Calais name. The Calais is a full-size luxury car made by Cadillac from 1965 to 1976
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1941-1942
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| Production | 1941–1942 |
| Body style(s) | 2-door club coupe 4-door sedan 4-door convertible |
| Wheelbase | 129 in (3277 mm) |
The Fisher-bodied Series 62 used a 129 in (3277 mm) wheelbase. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels Fisher Body is an Automobile Coachbuilder founded by the Fisher brothers in 1908 in Detroit Michigan which is now an operating division of General 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. Cadillac was the first Automobile maker to mass produce a V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other
1946-1947
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| Production | 1946–1947 |
| Body style(s) | 2-door club coupe 4-door sedan 4-door convertible |
| Platform | C-body |
| Engine(s) | 346 in³ Monobloc V8 |
| Wheelbase | 129 in (3277 mm) |
After the War, the Series 62 returned on a 129 in (3277 mm) wheelbase. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The General Motors C platform (commonly called C-body) was a Full-size car Automobile platform produced until 1996 Cadillac was the first Automobile maker to mass produce a V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels The engine remained the same 346 in³ L-head V8 as before. Cadillac was the first Automobile maker to mass produce a V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 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. The General Motors C platform (commonly called C-body) was a Full-size car Automobile platform produced until 1996
1948-53
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| Production | 1948–1953 |
| Body style(s) | 2-door club coupe 4-door sedan 4-door convertible |
| Platform | C-body |
| Wheelbase | 126 in (3200 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. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The General Motors C platform (commonly called C-body) was a Full-size car Automobile platform produced until 1996 In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels The Series 61 replaced the small Series 60/65 (except for the upscale Sixty Special) in 1939 See also Cadillac DeVille. The Coupe deVille (sometimes spelled Coupe Deville or Coupe DeVille was a model of Cadillac from 1949 through The Series 61 replaced the small Series 60/65 (except for the upscale Sixty Special) in 1939 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. Fisher Body is an Automobile Coachbuilder founded by the Fisher brothers in 1908 in Detroit Michigan which is now an operating division of General The new Cadillac OHV V8 was the big news for 1949, with minor trim differences otherwise. Cadillac was the first Automobile maker to mass produce a V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 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 122 in (3099 mm). The new Coupe de Ville line was to soon become a model in its own right. See also Cadillac DeVille. The Coupe deVille (sometimes spelled Coupe Deville or Coupe DeVille was a model of Cadillac from 1949 through
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. See also Cadillac Eldorado Brougham The Eldorado model was part of the Cadillac line from 1953 to 2002
1954-1958
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| Production | 1954–1958 |
| Body style(s) | 2-door club coupe 4-door sedan 4-door convertible |
| Platform | C-body |
| Engine(s) | 346 in³ OHV V8 365 in³ OHV V8 |
| Wheelbase | 129 in (3277 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. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The General Motors C platform (commonly called C-body) was a Full-size car Automobile platform produced until 1996 Cadillac was the first Automobile maker to mass produce a V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Cadillac was the first Automobile maker to mass produce a V8 engine A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels See also Cadillac Eldorado Brougham The Eldorado model was part of the Cadillac line from 1953 to 2002 See also Cadillac DeVille. The Coupe deVille (sometimes spelled Coupe Deville or Coupe DeVille was a model of Cadillac from 1949 through "DeVille" and "De Ville" redirect here For other uses see Deville. 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. "DeVille" and "De Ville" redirect here For other uses see Deville. A hardtop is a term for a rigid rather than canvas Automobile roof 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
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| Production | 1959–1964 |
| Body style(s) | 2-door club coupe 4-door sedan 4-door convertible |
| Platform | C-body |
| Wheelbase | 130 in (3302 mm) |
| Related | Cadillac Eldorado Cadillac Coupe de Ville Cadillac Sedan de Ville |
For 1959, the Series 62 became the Series 6200. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The General Motors C platform (commonly called C-body) was a Full-size car Automobile platform produced until 1996 In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels See also Cadillac Eldorado Brougham The Eldorado model was part of the Cadillac line from 1953 to 2002 See also Cadillac DeVille. The Coupe deVille (sometimes spelled Coupe Deville or Coupe DeVille was a model of Cadillac from 1949 through "DeVille" and "De Ville" redirect here For other uses see Deville. 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 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. The Calais is a full-size luxury car made by Cadillac from 1965 to 1976
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