1962 Buick Special
The Special continued Buick's entry into the compact market with the groundbreaking aluminum V8, competing directly against Ford Falcon and Chevrolet Corvair.
023551374
V8
Engine
Linden, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Buick Special
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 0 | Special |
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Plant Code | 3 | Linden, NJ |
| Serial Number | 551374 | Unit #551374 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelSpecial
Year1962
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1962 Buick:
Engine
V8, 215 CID, 155 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower155 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.8:1
Engine
V8, 215 CID, 190 HP (Aluminum)
Horsepower190 HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 215 CID, NA HP (Aluminum)
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement215 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.8:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 265 HP
Horsepower265 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 280 HP
Horsepower280 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 325 HP (Wildcat 445)
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, NA HP
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.75:1
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 (Matched to: Special and Skylark)
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1963
Headroom front33.9
Headroom rear33.7
Height52.8
Legroom front44.6
Legroom rear38.7
Length188.4
Wheelbase112.0
Width71.3
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)