1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The Coupe DeVille represented Cadillac's most popular model in 1961, combining sporty pillarless styling with upscale luxury features.
Confidence
95%
61J088421
V8
Engine
Detroit, MI (Clark Avenue Plant)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
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 | 088421 | Unit #088421 |
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.)