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1962 Plymouth Valiant Belvedere 2-Dr. Hardtop

This mid-trim Valiant hardtop offered buyers sporty styling and pillarless design at a price point between economy and luxury compacts.
1221965352
170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Plymouth Valiant Belvedere

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 1 Valiant 6-Cylinder
Series Code 2 Belvedere
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code 1 Detroit, MI
Serial Number 965352 Unit #965352

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelValiant Belvedere
Year1962
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1

Original Specifications (Matched to: Belvedere)

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1965
Headroom front38.0
Headroom rear37.8
Height53.7
Legroom front46.0
Legroom rear40.9
Length202.0
Nameplate origin1951
Wheelbase116.0
Width75.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)