1962 CADILLAC Cadillac Index


1962 Cadillac With GM settling into a styling groove, Cadillac's '62s were basically toned-down '61s. Highlights included still-lower fins, front-fender cornering lights as a new option, a somewhat tamer grille, and backup/turn/stop lights combined behind a single white lens. Four-window sedans received more orthodox rooflines but still included a pair of short-deck variants, which were now named Series 62 Town Sedan and DeVille Park Avenue. A new braking system with dual master cylinder and separate front and rear hydraulic lines appeared, a portent of the future. Model-year output rose to nearly 161,000, up some 23,000 over '61.

1962 Cadillac Fin

HISTORICAL NOTE
This was the 60th anniversary year for Cadillac. The automaker produced 160,840 Cadillacs during the year, all equipped with the new dual-safety braking system and 59 percent sold with air conditioning.

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