The 1969 Pontiac Catalinas had split bumpers, revised rooflines and vent-less windows. The wheelbase was increased one inch and Catalinas were equipped with all the standard GM safety features. They had carpeting, peripheral front bumpers with Endura rubber center inserts, "pulse" windshield wipers with concealed blades, front foam seat cushions, and upper level ventilation systems. You got a choice of a regular-fuel low-compression 2-barrel carburetor V-8 or a 290-hp 400-cid V-8 as standard engines. Station Wagons had wood-grained dashes and new two-way taillights with power rear windows on the nine passenger model. The Ventura trim package was still offered.
1969 Pontiac Catalina Production
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Catalina Series 252
252
69
4d Sedan - 6P
$3,090
3,945 lbs
48,590
252
39
4d Hardtop - 6P
$3,244
4,005 lbs
38,819
252
37
2d Hardtop - 6P
$3,174
3,935 lbs
84,006
252
67
2d Convertible - 5P
$3,476
3,985 lbs
5,436
252
46
4d Station Wagon - 9P
$3,664
4,520 lbs
13,393
252
36
4d Station Wagon - 6P
$3,519
4,455 lbs
20,352
NOTES:
212,851 Catalinas were built
837 had Synchromesh and 212,014 had Hydra-Matic
33,745 Catalina Station Wagons were built
170 had Synchromesh and 33,575 had Hydra-Matic
Model Series Identification
25269 - 4d Sedan - 6P
25267 - 2d Convertible - 5P
25239 - 4d Hardtop - 6P
25246 - 4d Station Wagon - 9P
25237 - 2d Hardtop - 6P
25236 - 4d Station Wagon - 6P
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Catalina
122 in
217.5 in
63 in
64 in
Not Available
Catalina Station Wagon
122 in
220.5 in
63 in
64 in
Not Available
VIN Decoding
First Symbol - Manufacturer
2 = Pontiac
Second & Third Symbol - Series
23 = Firebird
39 = Safari
24 = Firebird Espirit
42 = GTO
26 = Firebird Formula 400
52 = Catalina & Ventura
28 = Trans Am
56 = Executive
33 = Standard Tempest
62 = Bonneville
35 = Custom "S"
76 = Grand Prix
37 = LeMans
Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
27 = two-door sedan
57 = two-door hardtop
35 = station wagon two seat single action tailgate
67 = convertible
36 = station wagon two seat dual action tailgate
69 = four-door sedan
37 = two-door hardtop
87 = two-door hardtop
39 = four-door hardtop
Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model Year
9 = 1969
Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia
(P) Pontiac, Michigan
(B) Baltimore, Maryland
(R) Arlington, Texas
(C) Southgate, California
(X) Kansas City, Kansas
(E) Linden, New Jersey
(Z) Fremont, California
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts
(1) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
(L) Van Nuys, California
(2) St. Therese, Quebec, Canada
(N) Norwood, Ohio
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 100001
Options and Accessories
Description
Description
Heavy-Duty Aluminum Front Brake Drums
Arctic Wiper Blades
Load Floor Carpeting
Rear Window Deflector (station wagons)
Console
Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
Cruise Control
4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
Leather GP Trim
4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
Instant Air Heater
428-cid/375-hp V-8
Luggage Carrier (station wagons)
428-cid/390-hp V-8
Power Rear Antenna
Dual Exhaust
Power Disc Front Brakes
Safe-T-Track Differential
Power Door Locks
Tilt Wheel w/ Power Steering
Wonder Touch Steering
Hood Mounted Tachometer
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Cordova Top
3-Speed Heavy-Duty Manual Transmission
Rally II Wheels
Custom Sport Steering Wheel
Available Engines
Location Of Engine Code: Beneath the engine sequence number on machined pad on right hand bank of engine block.
Letter Code
Engine
Horsepower
Torque
Transmission
Carburetor
WA * †
8-400
290
428
Manual
2 BC
WB * †
8-400
290
428
Manual
2 BC
WD * +
8-400
290
428
Manual
2 BC
WE * +
8-400
290
428
Manual
2 BC
WG
8-428
360
472
Manual
4 BC
WJ
8-428
390
465
Manual
4 BC
XE * † (p)
8-428
360
472
Automatic
4 BC
XJ * + (p)
8-428
360
472
Automatic
4 BC
XK (p)
8-428
360
472
Automatic
4 BC
XZ * +
8-400
340
445
Automatic
4 BC
YA * †
8-400
265
397
Automatic
2 BC
YB * +
8-400
265
397
Automatic
2 BC
YD * +
8-400
290
428
Automatic
2 BC
YE * †
8-400
290
428
Automatic
2 BC
YH * +
8-428
360
472
Automatic
4 BC
YK
8-428
390
465
Automatic
4 BC
YL * †
8-428
360
472
Automatic
4 BC
NOTES:
* - Small Valve Engine (all others large valve)
† - 30 Degree Intake Valve Seat Angle (Early)
+ - 45 Degree Intake Valve Seat Angle (Late)
(p) - Police
Transmission Codes
Transmission
Location
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
Stamped on servo cover on right side of transmission.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case & on some models on the left side of converter housing.
Powerglide
Stamped on a metal tag located on the right side of the transmission.
3-Speed
Painted or stamped on the transmission case.
4-Speed
Painted or stamped on the transmission case.
Plant and Type Designation Prefix
Plant
Transmission Type
A
Cleveland
Manual Powerglide
B
Cleveland
Turbo Hydra-Matic
C
Cleveland
Powerglide
CA
Hydra-Matic
Turbo Hydra-Matic
D
Saginaw
Overdrive
E
McKinnon
Powerglide
H
Muncie
3-Speed
K
McKinnon
3-Speed
L
GM of Canada
Turbo Hydra-Matic
M
Muncie
3-Speed & Overdrive
N
Muncie
4-Speed
O
Saginaw
Overdrive
P
Warner Gear
3 & 4-Speed
P
Muncie
4-Speed
R
Saginaw
4-Speed
R
Muncie
4-Speed
S
Muncie
3-Speed
S
Saginaw
3-Speed
T
Toledo
Powerglide
X
Cleveland
Turbo Hydra-Matic
Y
Toledo
Turbo Hydra-Matic
Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: On flange end of axle shaft and on or near carrier
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination 10-50 on a Pontiac would indicate the body finished in Starlight Black and the roof area in Cameo Ivory.) General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left cross-rail in the engine compartment. Corvette paint code plate is on the instrument panel brace, below the glove compartment.
Paint Codes - Interior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Medium Gold
Lucite® Code - 9594L (semi-gloss)
Dark Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9586LH (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9578LH (flat)
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use 1/2 oz. DuPont #4528S flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.
