1962 Buick Special Convertible |
1962 Buick Special
Although not much had changed with the Buick Special from the previous year, whatever changes were made must have been successful because it was named Motor Trend Magazine's Car of the Year for 1962. Perhaps because it was one of the first automobiles to use a V6 engine in volume production. "To the 1962 Buick...and the power concept for the future expressed in America's only V-6 automobile engine." The Special's standard engine, the Fireball V6, was equipped on all 3 models - sedan, coupe and convertible - along with a 3-speed Synchromesh transmission, heater-defroster, dual arm rests, sun visors, cigar lighter and electric windshield wipers. The Buick Special Deluxe was a slightly plushier model with much of the same options plus a few extras and could be purchased for an additional $200-$300.1962 Buick Special Production Numbers
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Special Series | |||||
4000 | 4019 | 4-dr Sedan - 6P | $2,358 | 2,666 lbs | 23,249 |
4000 | 4027 | 2-dr Sedan - 6P | $2,304 | 2,638 lbs | 19,135 |
4000 | 4067 | 2-dr Convertible - 6P | $2,587 | 2,858 lbs | 7,918 |
4000 | 4045 | 4-dr Station Wagon - 8P | $2,736 | 2,896 lbs | 2,814 |
4000 | 4035 | 4-dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,655 | 2,876 lbs | 7,382 |
Special Deluxe Series | |||||
4100 | 4119 | 4-dr Sedan - 6P | $2,593 | 2,648 lbs | 31,660 |
4100 | 4167 | 2-dr Convertible - 6P | $2,879 | 2,820 lbs | 8,332 |
4100 | 4135 | 4-dr Station Wagon - 6P | $2,890 | 2,845 lbs | 10,300 |
Chassis Data
Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tires |
Special | 112.1 in. | 188.4 in. | 56 in. | 56 in. | 6.50 x 13 |
1962 Buick VIN Numbers |
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Serial numbers are located on the drivers side hinge pillar post, above the instrument panel and stamped on top left side of the engine block. | ||||||||||||||
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