1962 Buick Skylark
The Skylark represented Buick's premium compact offering with the 190 HP aluminum V8, showcasing that performance and sophistication could exist in a smaller package.
321701529
V8
Engine
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Buick Skylark
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 3 | Skylark |
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Plant Code | 1 | Flint, MI |
| Serial Number | 701529 | Unit #701529 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelSkylark
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)