The full-sized Impala, Bel Air and Biscayne received a new outer shell in 1962. Many regard the '62 line as some of the finest in Detroit Automotive history, with a clean, important look the '62 is favored among collectors today. Also new for '62 was the news that Chevy dropped the 348 V8 and focused on the 327 V8. Sales soared as production consisted of over 700,000 Impalas, 365,000 Bel Airs and 160, Biscayne models produced.      

1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Bel Air Series 1500 - Six-Cyl
15	69	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,510	3,480 lbs	See Notes
15	11	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,456	3,410 lbs
15	37	2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,561	3,445 lbs
15	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$2,922	3,895 lbs
15	35	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,819	3,845 lbs
Bel Air Series 1600 - V-8
16	69	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,617	3,475 lbs	See Notes
16	11	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,563	3,405 lbs
16	37	2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 6P	$2,668	3,440 lbs
16	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$3,029	3,890 lbs
16	35	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,926	3,840 lbs

Notes: Approximately 365,500 Bel Air's were produced (excluding Station Wagons) Production of Station Wagons was 187,600. Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan = 533,349, 2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe = 323,427, 4dr Station Wagon = 187,566, 2dr Sedan = 127,870. 6-cylinder production = 502,100 V8 production = 921,900 (409-cid V8 = 15,019) Unfortunately, Chevrolet did not offer a breakout of numbers by series, model or engine.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevrolet	119 in	209.6 in	60.3 in	59.3 in	7.50 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon	119 in	209.6 in	60.3 in	59.3 in	8.00 x 14

 

Engine Data

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
A	6-230	135	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AE	6-230	135	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AF	6-230	135	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AG	6-230	135	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AJ	6-230	135	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AK	6-230	135	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AM	6-230	135	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AZ	6-230	135	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
B	6-230	135	220	Powerglide	1 BC
BE	6-230	135	220	Powerglide	1 BC
BG	6-230	135	220	Powerglide	1 BC
BH	6-230	135	220	Powerglide	1 BC
C	8-283	170	275	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
CD	8-283	170	275	Overdrive	2 BC
CL	8-283	170	275	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
D	8-283	170	275	Powerglide	2 BC
DK	8-283	170	275	Powerglide	2 BC
QA	8-409	380	420	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
QB	8-409	409	420	3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 - 4 BC
R	8-327	250	350	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
RA	8-327	250	350	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
RB	8-327	300 +	360	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
S	8-327	250	350	Powerglide	4 BC
SA	8-327	250	350	Powerglide	4 BC
SB	8-327	300 +	360	Powerglide	4 BC

1962 Chevrolet Vin Decoding

First Symbol - Year

2 = 1962

Second & Third Symbol - Series
01 = Chevy II (4-cyl)	14 = Impala SS (V-8)
02 = Chevy II	15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl)
04 = Chevy II Nova	16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8)
05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl)	17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl)
06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl)	18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8)
07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl)	53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl)
08 = Corvette	54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8)
09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl)	55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl)
11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl)	56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8)
12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8)	57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl)
13 = Impala SS (6-cyl)

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
11 = 2dr Sedan	41 = 2dr Sedan
15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P)	45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P)
19 = 4dr Sedan	47 = 2dr Sport Coupe
27 = 2dr Sedan	49 = 4dr Sedan
35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P)	67 = 2dr Convertible
37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe	69 = 4dr Sedan
39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan	70 = Sedan Delivery

Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia	(L) Los Angeles, California
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(N) Norwood, Ohio
(F) Flint, Michigan	(O) Oakland, California
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts	(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin	(T) Tarrytown, New York
(K) Kansas City, Missouri	(W) Willow Run, Michigan

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed	Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
Powerglide (Corvair)	On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide	Stamped on the bottom of oil pan

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Plant	Transmission Type
W	Warner Gear	4-Speed
S	Saginaw	3-Speed, Overdrive*
C	Cleveland	Powerglide
B	Toledo	Powerglide (Corvair)

*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions will carry a production code number such as: S304 (S = Saginaw 3-Speed, 3 = March, 04 = 4th.)

 

Paint Codes Exterior

923 - Roman Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H		900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88L Dulux® Code - 93-005
936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774		918 - Twilight Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4253LH Dulux® Code - 181-95183H
948 - Honduras Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 4034LH Dulux® Code - 181-17182H		903 - Surf Green Lucite® Code - 4254L Dulux® Code - 93-95184
925 - Coronna Cream Lucite® Code - 4151L Dulux® Code - 93-94079		905 - Laurel Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4255L Dulux® Code - 181-95185
940 - Satin Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176		938 - Adobe Beige Lucite® Code - 4256L Dulux® Code - 93-95186
912 - Silver Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4250LH Dulux® Code - 181-95180H		920 - Autumn Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4257L Dulux® Code - 181-95187
914 - Nassau Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4251LH Dulux® Code - 181-95181H		927 - Anniversary Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4344L Dulux® Code - 181-95742
917 - Twilight Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4252LH Dulux® Code - 181-95182H

Paint Codes Interior

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Black Duco® Code - #44	Not Available	Dark Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 95561	Not Available
Dark Red Duco® Code - 95472H	Not Available	Dark Gold Duco® Code - 95807	Not Available
Light Gold Duco® Code - 95477	Not Available	Medium Red Metallic Duco® Code - 4066H	Not Available
Dark Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 95555	Not Available	Medium Fawn Metallic Duco® Code - 95478	Not Available
Dark Green Metallic Duco® Code - 95556	Not Available	Medium Aqua Metallic Duco® Code - 95479	Not Available
Dark Aqua Metallic Duco® Code - 95559	Not Available	Medium Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 95480	Not Available