1962 Pontiac Catalina Various
The Catalina served as Pontiac's entry-level full-size model and became the foundation for the legendary 1963-64 Super Duty drag racing program.
362D14496
389 CID V8 or 421 CID V8 (Super Duty available)
Engine
Various
Body
Doraville, Georgia
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Pontiac Catalina
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 3 | Catalina |
| Year Code | 62 | 1962 |
| Plant Code | D | Doraville, Georgia |
| Serial Number | 14496 | Unit #14496 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelCatalina
Year1962
Body StyleVarious
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
Engine
389 CID V8
Horsepower215-348 HP
Displacement389 CID
Engine
421 CID V8
Horsepower373-405 HP
Displacement421 CID
Engine
421 CID Super Duty V8
Horsepower405 HP
Displacement421 CID
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.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1964
Headroom front34.5
Headroom rear34.6
Height55.9
Legroom front45.3
Legroom rear41.6
Length211.6
Nameplate origin1950
Wheelbase120.0
Width78.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)