In 1969, the Monaco was completely restyled and was the top trim level of the Polara series. The new look was noted as the "fuselage" body style in which the upper and lower body fused into one giving it a more cohesive, unified look. The 383 V8 engine still remains standard in all Monaco models. Also available is the the special Monaco Brougham package which included a vinyl roof and split-bench front seat. The Monaco 500 package was also available again and included front bucket seats and a center armrest. Woodgrained vinyl trim could be seen on station wagons along the side panels and wrapping around the tailgate. A new feature for 1969 was the "Super-Lite" - a mounted road lamp - and could be ordered for an extra $50.
1969 Dodge Monaco & Polara Factory Specifications & Production
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Base Line
DL41
41
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$3,095
3,701 lbs
Note 1
DL43
43
4-dr Hardtop Sedan - 6P
$3,188
3,731 lbs
Note 1
DL23
23
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$3,117
3,646 lbs
Note 1
DL27
27
2-dr Convertible - 6P
$3,377
3,791 lbs
Note 1
DL45
45
4-dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,522
4,161 lbs
Note 1
DL46
46
4-dr Station Wagon - 9P
$3,629
4,211 lbs
Note 1
500 Line
DM23
23
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$3,629
3,681 lbs
Note 1
DM27
27
2-dr Convertible - 5P
$3,576
3,801 lbs
Note 1
Monaco Line
DH41
41
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$3,452
3,846 lbs
Note 1
DH43
43
4-dr Hardtop Sedan - 6P
$3,591
3,891 lbs
Note 1
DH23
23
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$3,528
3,811 lbs
Note 1
DH46
46
4-dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,917
4,306 lbs
Note 1
DH46
46
4-dr Station Wagon - 9P
$4,046
4,361 lbs
Note 1
Notes:
1. Total Production on all Polara and Monaco models including station wagons was 117,152
Chassis Specifications
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Track
Rear Track
Tires
Monaco
122 in
220.8 in
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
8.25 x 15
Monaco Station Wagons
122 in
220.4 in
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
8.85 x 15
1969 Dodge Monaco VIN
VIN Decoding
Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood.
First Symbol - Car Line
D - Dodge 122"
W - Dodge 117/118"
L - Dart
W - Charger/Coronet
J - Challenger
X - Charger
Second Symbol - Price Class
E - Economy
S - Special
L - Low
X - Fast Top
M - Medium
K - Police
H - High
O - Superstock
P - Premium
T - Taxi
Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Type
21 - 2 Dr. Sedan
41 - 4 Dr. Sedan
23 - 2 Dr. Hardtop
43 - 4 Dr. Hardtop
27 - 2 Dr. Convertible
45 - Station Wagon 2-Seat
29 - 2 Dr. Sports Hardtop
46 - Station Wagon 3-Seat
Fifth Symbol - Engine
(B) 6-198
(N) 8-383
(C) 6-225
(N) 8-383
(E) 6-Special Order
(R) 8-426 HEMI
(G) 8-318
(T) 8-440
(H) 8-340
(U) 8-440
(J) 8-340
(V) 8-440
(L) 8-383
(Z) 8-Special Order
Sixth Symbol - Model Year
6 - 1966
1 - 1971
7 - 1967
2 - 1972
8 - 1968
3 - 1973
9 - 1969
4 - 1974
0 - 1970
5 - 1975
Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Lynch Road, Michigan
(E) Los Angeles, California
(B) Hamtramck, Michigan
(F) Newark, Deleware
(C) Jefferson, Michigan
(G) St. Louis, Missouri
(D) Belvedere, Illinois
(R) Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 100001
Interior and Exterior Paint Chips
1969 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
The first Paint Code identifies the roof or accent color. The second
Paint Code identifies the body color. (For example, the combination
W1-B3 on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in White
and the body is finished in Light Blue Metallic.) Paint code plates
are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing
or the left fender side shield.
