1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The Eldorado Biarritz represented Cadillac's flagship convertible in 1962 with distinctive styling and premium appointments that commanded the highest price in the lineup.
62E006503
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 62 | 1962 |
| Model Code | E | Eldorado Biarritz |
| Serial Number | 006503 | Unit #006503 |
Basic Information
MakeCadillac
ModelEldorado Biarritz
Year1962
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. All 1962 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.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1964
Headroom front34.2
Headroom rear34.5
Height56.6
Legroom front45.6
Legroom rear44.2
Length222.0
Nameplate origin1938
Wheelbase129.5
Width79.9
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)