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1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Nova 400 was the premium trim of the Chevy II line in its inaugural 1962 model year, establishing the Nova nameplate that would become legendary.
204370133689
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Model Code 0437 Chevy II
Plant Code 0 Unknown Plant
Serial Number 133689 Unit #133689

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1962
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Plant Code0
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorCarter or Rochester
Bore & Stroke9.1 inches
Rated HP30.46
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Displacement194.37
Torque177@2400
Horsepower120@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production23741
Weight2530
Rear Tread56.3
Wheelbase110
Length183
Height56.5
Front Tread56.8
Width70.8

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.33
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.94
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.5 x 13

Brakes

Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size9
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 12 Quarts
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Radio, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes

Colors

Exterior ColorsAdobe Beige, All colors may not be available in all models., Almond Beige, Anniversary Gold Metallic, Autumn Gold Metallic, Corona Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige Metallic, Honduras Maroon Metallic, Lacquer, Laurel Green Metallic, Nassau Blue Metallic, Roman Red, Sateen Silver Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Surf Green, Tuxedo Black, Twilight Blue Metallic, Twilight Turquoise, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2264.00

Other

B&s 3 9/16 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.