American Car Spotters Guide - 1962

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1962 AMC Rambler American Convertible
USA

AMC Rambler American Convertible

  Also see: AMC Car Reviews | The History of Rambler
  Model designations were reshuffled in 1962 with the Custom trim becoming a 400.
1962 AMC Rambler American Wagon
USA

AMC Rambler American Wagon

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  Model designations were reshuffled in 1962 with the Custom trim becoming a 400.
1962 Rambler Ambassador
USA

AMC Rambler Ambassador

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1962 Rambler Ambassador Custom 4-door
USA

AMC Rambler Ambassador Custom 4 Door

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1962 Rambler Ambassador Wagon
USA

AMC Rambler Ambassador Wagon

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1962 Rambler American
USA

AMC Rambler_American

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1962 Rambler American 400 2 Door Club Sedan
USA

AMC Rambler American 400 2 Door Club Sedan

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1962 Rambler American 440 Wagon
USA

AMC Rambler American 440 Wagon

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1962 Rambler American 4 Door
USA

AMC Rambler American 4 Door

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1962 Rambler American Deluxe 2 Door Club Sedan
USA

AMC Rambler American Deluxe 2 Door Club Sedan

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1962 Rambler American Deluxe 4 Door Sedan
USA

AMC Rambler American Deluxe 4 Door Sedan

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1962 Rambler Classic 400 2 Door
USA

AMC Rambler Classic 400 2 Door

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1962 Rambler Classic 6 Cross Country Station Wagon
USA

AMC Rambler Classic 6 Cross Country Station Wagon

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1962 Buick Convertible
USA

Buick LeSabre, Invicta and Electra

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The 1962 model Buicks were a mild makeover of the previous years models. The wheelbase dimensions remained the same, with the Electra being 126 inches and the other models 123 inches. Inside the gauges were now hooded to prevent windshield glare, and all models came standard with the 401 CID V8, those fitted to the LeSabre developing 265 horsepower, the Invicta 280 hp and the Electra 325. The new "Wildcat Hardtop" had a medallion on the rear roof pillar, and a unique fabric overlay available in black or white. Prices ranged from $3567 for the LeSabre, $3815 for the Invicta convertible, $4034 for the Invicta Estate Wagon and $4125 for the Electra 325 hp Hardtop Wildcat. Once again the Electra featured four "portholes" on the front fenders, the LeSabre and Invicat having three.
1962 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Van
USA

Chevrolet Corvair 95 Van

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1961 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Sedan 4 Door
USA

Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Sedan 4 Door

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The 1962 model Impala featured new "C" pillar styling for all models except the 4-door hardtop "Sport Sedan." Sport Coupe models now featured the "convertible roof" styling, shared with other GM "B" full-size hardtop coupes. This style proved extremely popular, and contributed to the desirability of the 1962-1964 Impalas as collectibles. The "overhang" roof style of the sedans was replaced with a more attractive, wider "C" pillar with wraparound rear window. Engine choices for '62 settled down, the 348-cubic-inch (5.7 liter) V8 discontinued and replaced by the 340 brake horsepower (250 kW) 409-cubic-inch (6.7 liter), which could be ordered with any transmission. The small-block 283 was enlarged to 327 cubic inches (5.4 liter), which added more engine choices for small-block fans. Impalas again featured premium interior appointments, plusher seats, and more chrome trim outside, including a full-width aluminum-and-chrome panel to house the triple-unit taillight assembly. Super Sport (SS) models featured that panel in a special engine-turned aluminum, which was also used to fill the side moldings, making the SS more distinctive in appearance. Due to reliability problems, the optional Turboglide automatic transmission was discontinued, leaving Powerglide the only autobox available until 1965.
1962 Chevrolet Suburban
USA

Chevrolet Suburban

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1962 Chrysler 300
USA

Chrysler 300

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A new 300 sports series replaced the Windsor and could be obtained with leather bucket seats and engine options ranging up to a 405 horsepower, short-tube ram manifold 413-cubic inch V-8 engine. A Chrysler New Yorker, averaging 18.11 miles per gallon, took top position in the Luxury Car Class of the 1962 Mobilgas Economy Run.
1962 Lincoln Continental
USA

Lincoln Continental

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1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Wagon
USA

Oldsmobile F-85 Wagon

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1962 Oldsmobile Super 88 Celebrity Sedan
USA

Oldsmobile Super 88 Celebrity Sedan

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1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
USA

Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

  Also see: Pontiac Car Reviews | The History of Pontiac
   
1962 Pontiac BonnevilleCustom Safari
USA

Pontiac BonnevilleCustom Safari

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1962 Pontiac Catalina
USA

Pontiac Catalina

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The 1962 Pontiacs received a heavy facelift of the 1961 design with more rounded body contours and new rooflines on two-door hardtops featuring convertible-like bows. Catalina sedans and coupes got a one-inch wheelbase increase to 120, after spending 1961 on a 119-inch (3,000 mm) spread shared with full-sized Chevys (Safari wagons retained the 119-inch (3,000 mm) wheelbase through 1964).
1962 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
USA

Pontiac Catalina Convertible

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Most regular engine/transmission offerings were carried over from 1961 with the 389 cubic-inch Trophy V8 again ranging in power ratings from 215 hp (160 kW) to 348 hp (260 kW). A small number of 1962 Catalinas and other Pontiacs were built with a "non-streetable" 421 cubic-inch Super Duty V8 with dual quads (two four-barrel carburetors) and 405 horsepower (302 kW), along with various "over the counter" performance options offered by Pontiac including aluminum bumpers and even lighter frames with drilled holes (which were dubbed the "Swiss Cheese" frames).
1962 Pontiac Catalina Safari
USA

Pontiac Catalina Safari

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Most regular engine/transmission offerings were carried over from 1961 with the 389 cubic-inch Trophy V8 again ranging in power ratings from 215 hp (160 kW) to 348 hp (260 kW). A small number of 1962 Catalinas and other Pontiacs were built with a "non-streetable" 421 cubic-inch Super Duty V8 with dual quads (two four-barrel carburetors) and 405 horsepower (302 kW), along with various "over the counter" performance options offered by Pontiac including aluminum bumpers and even lighter frames with drilled holes (which were dubbed the "Swiss Cheese" frames).
1962 Pontiac Star Chief
USA

Pontiac Star Chief

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1962 Pontiac Star Chief Vista
USA

Pontiac Star Chief Vista

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1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Convertible
USA

Pontiac Tempest LeMans Convertible

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