Pontiac was on top of its game in 1962, following a mandate handed down by the officials of the NHRA, vehicles wanting to race in the Super Stock class must be Factory released. In previous years Pontiac got away with shipping factory low-compression equipped vehicles to racing super stars like Mikey Thompson and Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick.
What kind of engine does a 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix have?
Then this 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix could be your perfect fit. STK 2725 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix The Pontiac Grand Prix was introduced in 1962. This 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix is a classic early 60s car. Under the hood is a Pontiac 400 cubic inch engine mated to a 3 speed hydro-matic…
How much horsepower does a 1962 Pontiac Super Duty have?
The engine was rated at 405HP, but its true output was much higher. It stands without question that the 1962 Pontiac Super Duty was Pontiac’s pinnacle year in drag racing, NASCAR and other racing events.
What kind of car is a 421 Pontiac Super Duty?
1962 Pontiac Super Duty – 421. It stands without question that the 1962 Pontiac Super Duty was Pontiac’s pinnacle year in drag racing, NASCAR and other racing events. Pontiac was on top of its game in 1962, following a mandate handed down by the officials of the NHRA, vehicles wanting to race in the Super Stock class must be Factory released.
What kind of transmission do I need for a 1962 Pontiac?
Heavy Duty Three-Speed or Heavy Duty Four-Speed were required. The automatic transmission used in the 1962 Pontiac’s could not stand up to the abuse and torque delivered from the 421 Super Duty engine. Integrated aluminum wheel face and drum bonded to cast iron braking surface, virtually immune to fade.
What are the engine codes for a 1962 Pontiac Super Duty?
1962 Pontiac Super Duty Engine Codes Engine Code Cubic Inch Horsepower Transmission 13B 421 405 3-speed 13U 421 405 4-speed BU 421 410 4-speed BT 421 410 4-speed
What kind of engine does a 1962 Pontiac Tempest have?
At first this does not sound particularly interesting, but actually the engine is one-half of the 389 cubic inch V8 engine that was used in the full-sized Pontiac cars at the time. In the 1962 Pontiac Tempest the 195 cubic inch 4-cylinder engine came in five power levels.
What kind of car is the 1962 Pontiac Parisienne in the driveway?
The 1962 Pontiac Parisienne in the driveway caught my attention the first time I drove by. Firstly because it seemed to have been abandoned right there and since then has slowly sunk into the gravel. Secondly it wasn’t just another plain old Canadian Pontiac from that era. This car is actually a top of the line Parisienne Sport Sedan.
How much would you pay for this 1962 Pontiac Catalina?
Not only has this 1962 Pontiac Catalina had just one owner for the past 56-years, but for the past 50-years that one owner hasn’t driven it. This tip was sent to us by an anonymous Barn Finds reader who found it here on eBay in Penfield, New York. The reserve appears to have been met after just 3 bids have pushed the current price to $8,417.47.
