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1962 Buick Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1962 Buick

The Wildcat Appears
In 1962 the Wildcat was introduced as a Buick Invicta sub-series, mating the Invicta’s longer full-size two-door hardtop the, “sport coupe”(production code 4647). It was powered by 325 HP version of the 401 CID Nailhead V8. This engine was named the “Wildcat 445” denoting its 445 ft. lbs. of torque. Its transmission was the Turbine Drive unit shared by all full-sized Buicks.

To distance itself from the Invicta, the Wildcat used Electra 225 taillights, had a bucket seat interior, and a center console with tachometer and transmission shifter. On the outside, special exterior side trim was fitted along with a vinyl-covered roof that was a new option for 1962. The Wildcat had its own unique emblem: a stylized head of a wildcat, located on each of the C-pillars. The Wildcat did share the LeSabre’s and Invicta’s trio of VentiPorts on the front fenders, a design cue lasting only through the 1963 model year.

Electra 225
The Electra still had its four VentiPorts on each front fender. The hardtop coupe and standard hardtop sedan featured a convertible inspired semi-formal roof line, while the Riviera hardtop sedan continued to use six-window pillarless configuration. The rear fenders had a group of vertical hash marks, with “Electra 225” spelled out in block letters just above. A full length bright strip crowned the upper body ridge, while the rocker molding and wheelhouses were accented with bright trim. Exclusive wheel covers had a gold accent ring. Interiors were of upscale cloth, and on the convertible, leather was fitted.

Standard features included directional signals, full-flow oil filter, dual speed electric windshield washer/wipers, Deluxe steering wheel, cigar lighter, Step-on parking brake, dual armrests, Turbine-Drive transmission, padded dashboard, heater, defroster, glove box light, back-up lights, power steering, Glare-proof rear view mirror, power brakes, power brake signal light, safety buzzer, courtesy lights, two-way power seats, power windows, Super Deluxe wheel covers, Safety option group, custom padded cushions, Accessory Group options and custom moldings.

Invicta
The Wildcat two-door hardtop was part of the Invicta series. This was Buick’s sportier performance line and it had three Ventiports per front fender. The Invicta models had all the LeSabre features plus DeLuxe wheel covers and the 401 CID engine “Power Pak” which included a four-barrel carburetor. The four-door hardtop and two-door hardtop also had as standard the Code 06 Accessory Group , including trunk light, electric clock and license plate frames as standard equipment. The distinctive Invicta nine-passenger station wagon offered a power tailgate as a standard feature and the convertible in the line came equipped with an outside rear view mirror. All models in this line were more upscale than LeSabres, although both series shared the same body shell.

LeSabre
The 1962 Buick LeSabre was only moderately changed from the previous year, though the body was extended at the rear a few extra inches to give the cars a longer look. Biggest change were the front and rear fascias. Two-door hardtop coupes received a new convertible-like roof line complete with simulated bows. Under the hood, the 364 CID V-8 was replaced by the larger 401 CID engine used in Invicta and Electra 225 models, however LeSabres came standard with a two-barrel carbureted 10.25:1 compression version rated at 280 HP, A low-compression regular fuel version of that same engine rated at 265 horsepower was offered as a no-cost option. Also optional at extra cost was the four-barrel 325-horsepower 401 CID unit. Inside, interiors were mildly revised with the “Mirrormatic” speedometer replaced by a conventional horizontal sweep unit.

1962 Buick Facts – Powertrain Options

• • A manual transmission was unavailable.
  • Turbine Drive Automatic Transmission was standard on all models.
  • The base LeSabre motor was a 280-horsepower V-8.
  • A 265 horsepower, lower compression ratio V-8 as a no-cost option on the LeSabre.
  • The standard powerplant on Invicta, Wildcat and Electra 225 was the 325 horsepower V-8. It was optional on the Invicta as the “Power Pak”.

1962 Buick Facts – Significant Options

• • Air conditioning ($430).
  • PCV system ($5).
  • Custom padded cushions as option ($23).
  • Chrome door guards two-door/four-door ($5/$9).
  • Posi-Traction ($48).
  • Dual exhausts as option ($31).
  • Tinted glass, all windows ($43).
  • Tinted glass, windshield only ($29).
  • Guide-Matic ($29).
  • Luggage locker, for station wagon ($22).
  • luggage rack, for station wagon ($100).
  • Outside remote control rear view mirror ($12).
  • Power brakes ($43).
  • Power door locks ($70).
  • Power-Pak ($22).
  • Power seat, six-way ($97).
  • Power seat, six/two-way ($69).
  • Power seat, four-way ($65)
  • Power seat, four/two-Way ($37).
  • Power steering ($108).
  • Power trunk release ($10).
  • Radio, Sonotone with manual/electric antennas ($90/116).
  • Radio, Wonder Bar with manual/electric antennas ($127/153).
  • Rear seat speaker ($17).
  • Buckets seats w/console, Convertible ($229).
  • Bucket seats w/ console, Coupe ($296).
  • Power bucket seat ($129).
  • Twilight Sentinel ($29).
  • Accessory Group Code 06 ($22).
  • Safety Options Group (glare-proof mirror, backup lamps, parking brake warning signal, safety buzzer light. courtesy lights) $40.