1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The Coupe DeVille represented Cadillac's most popular model in 1961, combining sporty pillarless styling with upscale luxury features.
61J016972
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 61 | 1961 |
| Model Code | J | Coupe DeVille |
| Serial Number | 016972 | Unit #016972 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelCoupe DeVille
Year1961
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1961 Cadillacs used V8 engines:
Engine
V8, 390 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement390 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine
V8, 390 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement390 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine
V8, 390 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement390 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine
V8, 390 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement390 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
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.)