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| Chevrolet's 1962 Chevy Corvair came in a wide variety of body styles. |
1962 Chevrolet Corvair
With the success from the previous year, not too many changes were made to the Corvair except an upgrade to the interior as well as a revision to the front, side, and rear trim. Its rear engine design claims to lighten the load over the front weelbase making it easy for touch and go steering control. Standrd engines included the 80hp Turbo-Air 145 or the 102hp Turbo-Air 145 complimentary with either the 2-speed Synchro-Mesh, 4-speed Synchro-Mesh or Corvair Powerglide transmission.
Standard equipment included front door armrests, dual sun shades, cigarette lighter, automatic choke - for balanced fuel mixture, electric windshield wipers, dual headlights, fold down rear seat - adding 16.5 cu. feet of cargo space and a front trunk with 12.6 cubic feet of space in the Sedan and Coupe.
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Production Numbers
| Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production | |
| Corvair Series 500 - Six-Cyl | ||||||
| 05 | 27 | 2 dr Club Coupe - 5P | $1,992 | 2,350 lbs | 16,245 | |
| Corvair Deluxe Series 700 - Six-Cyl | ||||||
| 07 | 69 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,111 | 2,410 lbs | 35,368 | |
| 07 | 27 | 2 dr Club Coupe - 5P | $2,057 | 2,390 lbs | 18,474 | |
| 07 | 35 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,407 | 2,590 lbs | 3,716 | |
| Corvair Monza Series 900 - Six-Cyl | ||||||
| 09 | 69 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,273 | 2,455 lbs | 48,059 | |
09 |
27 | 2 dr Club Coupe - 4P | $2,273 | 2,440 lbs | 151,738 | |
| 09 | 67 | 2 dr Convertible - 4P | $2,483 | 2,625 lbs | 16,569 | |
09 |
35 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,569 | 2,590 lbs | 2,362 | |
| Corvair Monza Spyder 900 - Six-Cyl | ||||||
| 09 | 27 | 2 dr Club Coupe - 4P | $2,569 | 2,490 lbs | 6,894 | |
| 09 | 67 | 2 dr Convertible - 4P | $2,779 | 2,675 lbs | 2,574 | |
Chassis Data
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Height | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
| Corvair | 108 in | 180 in | Not Available | Not Available |
54.5 in | 54.5 in | 6.50 x 13 |
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 |
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900 - Tuxedo Black Lucite® Code - 88L Dulux® Code - 93-005 |
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936 - Ermine White |
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918 - Twilight Blue Metallic |
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948 - Honduras Maroon Metallic |
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903 - Surf Green |
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925 - Coronna Cream |
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905 - Laurel Green Metallic |
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| 940 - Satin Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4247L Dulux® Code - 181-95176 |
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938 - Adobe Beige |
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912 - Silver Blue Metallic |
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920 - Autumn Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4257L Dulux® Code - 181-95187 |
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914 - Nassau Blue Metallic |
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927 - Anniversary Gold Metallic |
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917 - Twilight Turquoise |
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NOTES: General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is not shown on car.
Paint Codes Interior
| Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
Black |
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 |
