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Chevrolet's Full-Sized model the 1962 Bel Air |
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1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
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 |
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900 - Tuxedo Black
Lucite® Code - 88L
Dulux® Code - 93-005 |
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936 - Ermine White
Lucite® Code - 4024L
Dulux® Code - 93-93774 |
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918 - Twilight Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4253LH
Dulux® Code - 181-95183H |
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948 - Honduras Maroon Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4034LH
Dulux® Code - 181-17182H |
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903 - Surf Green
Lucite® Code - 4254L
Dulux® Code - 93-95184 |
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925 - Coronna Cream
Lucite® Code - 4151L
Dulux® Code - 93-94079 |
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905 - Laurel Green Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4255L
Dulux® Code - 181-95185 |
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940 - Satin Silver Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4247L
Dulux® Code - 181-95176 |
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938 - Adobe Beige
Lucite® Code - 4256L
Dulux® Code - 93-95186 |
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912 - Silver Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4250LH
Dulux® Code - 181-95180H |
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920 - Autumn Gold Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4257L
Dulux® Code - 181-95187 |
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914 - Nassau Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4251LH
Dulux® Code - 181-95181H |
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927 - Anniversary Gold Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4344L
Dulux® Code - 181-95742 |
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917 - Twilight Turquoise
Lucite® Code - 4252LH
Dulux® Code - 181-95182H |
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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
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 |