Scott, 1962 Imperials came in 3 series - Custom, Crown and LeBaron There were 3 body styles : 2-door hardtop (Custom, Crown) 4-door hardtop (Custom, Crown, LeBaron) 2-door convertible (Crown) The hardtops, both 2-door and 4-door, were referred to as "Southamptoon" (note it is all one word) from 1956 to 1962. Although Chrysler Canada had advertisements in 1963 showing a LeBaron 4-door Southampton (with the Custom/Crown rear window), the word "Southampton" does not appear in the 1963 Imperial brochure. Imperial did not make a 4-door sedan from 1961 through 1966. So, in 1962 if you hve a convertible you do not have a Southampton. If do not have a convertible, you do have a Southampton. Your serial number would tell you the series : 9123xxxxxx - Custom 9223xxxxxx - Crown 9323xxxxxx - LeBaron The "9" is Imperial, the next digit for the Series : 1 - Custom 2- Crown 3 - LeBaron The next "2" is for 1962 and the "3" for the Jefferson Avenue assembly plant. The last six digits are for the sequential production number. The serial number does not have a digit for either the body style or the engine (which was 413 in all 1962 Imperials). Bill Vancouver, BC > Hi folks..my question: how can you tell the difference > between a "Crown" and a "South hampton" Imperial? My > '62 has no badging indicating one way or the other. > Would the serial nuumber indicate the style? Thanks, Scott >