How many 1962 Dodge Darts were made?
Roughly one hundred thousand units were produced in 1962, though exact tallies vary by source and market.
In 1962, the Dart entered its second generation and was offered in multiple body styles across North America. Because Chrysler-era production data were not published as a single consolidated figure for this model year, enthusiasts rely on factory brochures, dealer records, and archival databases to estimate totals. The figure commonly cited reflects an aggregate across variants and regions, rather than a single official number. The following context outlines what is known and how estimates are formed.
Scope of the Dart lineup and counting method
To understand the total, it helps to know what counted as a 1962 Dart, including variations by body style and regional markets. The list below summarizes how historians and databases typically frame the counting.
- Body styles often included two-door and four-door sedans and hardtops; wagons were available in some Dart lines, and convertibles appeared in certain markets.
Because official tallies were not published as a single nationwide figure, researchers synthesize counts from brochures, dealer catalogs, and factory records, which yields a range rather than a precise total.
Estimated totals and interpretation
Estimates for the total 1962 Dodge Dart production generally hover in the low-to-mid six figures, commonly cited as roughly 90,000 to 110,000 units across all markets and variants. Distribution by region or trim varies across sources, and precise per-model tallies are not universally agreed upon.
For a precise count tied to a specific market (for example, the United States), archival sources or museum databases that compile build sheets and dealer records are the most reliable path forward.
Summary
The 1962 Dodge Dart, as part of the car’s second generation, achieved solid production with estimates around 90,000–110,000 units in aggregate. Given the lack of a single authoritative published total, the exact figure depends on counting method and regional data.
