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| Each exterior on the Trans Am was Polar White with blue racing stripes |
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1969 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1969 Pontiac Firebird underwent major restyling to incorporate revisions similar to that of the Camaro. New changes included; New rooflines, front fender wind splints, flatter wheel openings and a new front, rear and interior, as well as a slight increase in "POWER" with the Ram Air IV, previously known as the Ram Air 400. The 400 HO option was known as either the Ram Air, Ram Air II, or simply HO. In the spring of 69' Pontiac released a little publicized option package, the Trans Am Performance and Appearance Package. Pontiac paid a $5 license fee to SCCA for each Trans Am produced and sold to campaign in the SCCA's road racing series. The package was offered as a $725 option and only 689 Firebird coupes and 8 convertibles were built.
* All Trans Ams were Polar White with blue racing stripes, rear spoiler, and decals. The exclusive hood had functional air intakes which could be closed by the driver and functional fender scoops designed to vent the engine bay. The Trans Am was on the peak of Pontiac performance and excitement!
1969 Pontiac Trans Am Production
| Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
| Firebird Trans Am Series 223 |
| 223 |
37 |
2dr Hardtop - 5P |
$3,556 |
Not Available |
689 |
| 223 |
67 |
2dr Convertible - 5P |
$3,770 |
Not Available |
8 |
NOTES:
- 114 Trans Ams had the L-74 RAM AIR III V8 and Turbo-Hyrda-Matic
- 520 Trans Ams had the L-74 RAM AIR V8 and synchromesh
- All 8 Trans Am convertibles were L-74s - 4 of them were manual
- 9 Trans Ams had the L-67 RAM AIR IV engine and Turbo-Hydra-Matic
- 46 Trans Ams had the L-67 RAM AIR IV engine and synchromesh
Chassis Data
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
| Firebird |
116 in |
191.1 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
| Started at 100001 |
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1969 Firebird Engine Options
- 250 six rated at 175 hp.
- 250 six rated at 215hp.
- 350 V8 with 320 hp.
- 400 V8 rated at 330 hp.
- 400 V8 Ram Air Ram Air engine was rated at 335 hp. "This option added a cost of just over $600 to base cost!"
Note: This motor was later replaced in the year by the Ram Air II 340 hp.
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 |
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Paint Codes - Exterior Colors |
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Paint Codes - Interior Colors |
| Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Medium Gold
Lucite® Code - 9594L (semi-gloss) |
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Dark Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9586LH (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9578LH (flat) |
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Dark Gold
Lucite® Code - 9590L (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9583L (flat) |
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Medium Red
Lucite® Code - 9528LH (semi-gloss) |
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Midnight Green Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9593LH (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9582LH (flat) |
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Dark Red
Lucite® Code - 9429LM (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 9580LM (flat)
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Medium Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9585LH (semi-gloss) |
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Black
Lucite® Code - 88L (semi-gloss)
Lucite® Code - 4428L (flat) |
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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. |
| Trunk Colors (spatter finish) |
Black - Gray - Aqua 389 - 259 |
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