![]() Thank you for any information or advice that you can give me. I need a way to know that removes all doubt. I have a car that has surfaced locally that has indications it may actually be one of the 689 1969 Trans Am Hardtops. Unless by some chance you have one of the 25 with the 303ci Tunnel Port V8's that were produced exclusively for the SCCA Trans Am Racing Series, the engine tells you nothing. Both were available powerplants for other Firebird Models that year. It was a little-publicized 725 option package all 689 coupes and eight convertibles were dressed in Polar White with blue racing stripes, rear spoiler, and decals. Having the VIN of a 1st Gen Bird can tell me its Division, Year, Body Style, Assembly Plant and Sequential Production Number, but doesn't indicate between the different Firebird Models either.Įven knowing the Engine (provided the car you're looking at still has its original Drivetrain) won't tell you, as the Trans Am was equipped with either the L74 400 H.O. With visions of racing victories dancing in their heads, Pontiac honchos introduced the Trans Am in the spring of 1969. It gives information on the Trans Am's Features, Options, and Production Numbers, but no indication how to definitively identify a Trans Am from any other Firebird of that year. I've looked thru John Gunnel's Standard Catolog of FIREBIRD 1967-2002. Very simply, what can a guy look for to know a car is a real 1969 T/A? I'll be sure to get to that, but I have a question about the 1969 Firebird Trans Am that I've been researching for a day or so now and am hoping this site can help answer it. Being new, I really need to introduce myself in the Introductions Thread of this site. of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Québec, along with the factory colors and equipment.First of all thank you all for having me as a member. The General Motors of Canada document lists delivery to Automobiles Regate Ltd. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Muncie M21 four-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle with a W-27 finned differential cover. The hood pad and stickers were also replaced. Work carried out in 2020 consisted of rebuilding the carburetor, tuning the engine, and replacing the thermostat, valley pan gasket, throttle cable bushing, POA suction valve, and fluids. The Rocket 400ci V8 breathes through a four-barrel carburetor and features an orange-painted block, intake manifold, cylinder heads, and valve covers. The five-digit odometer shows 3,800 miles, and the total mileage is unknown. The three-spoke steering wheel is attached to a tilting column and frames a 120-mph speedometer and a tachometer with an inset clock as well as a combination gauge. The stereo system was also refreshed with a rebuilt head unit, rear speaker, and grille. In 2020, the air conditioning system was overhauled and a kick panel was replaced. Equipment includes air conditioning, a center console, woodgrain trim, power windows, and a push-button AM/FM stereo. The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in white vinyl and complemented by matching door panels. In 2020, the power steering pump, reservoir, and front suspension bushings were replaced. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Super Stock II 14″ wheels wear Oldsmobile center caps and are mounted with Firestone Wide Oval white-letter tires, and a full-size spare is stowed in the trunk. Video of the soft top in operation is provided in the gallery. Details include a power-operated white convertible top, chrome bumpers and wheel-arch moldings, dual side mirrors, quadruple headlights, a retractable antenna, 442 badging, and dual exhaust outlets with trumpet-style finishers. The car left the factory finished in Trophy Blue with Cameo White hood stripes, and it is said to have been repainted under previous ownership. This 442 convertible is offered with GM Canada documents, recent service records, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name. The cabin is outfitted with white vinyl upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, a center console, a tilting steering column, a Hurst shifter, and an AM/FM stereo. The car is finished in blue with white hood stripes and a power-operated white convertible top, and it is equipped with trumpet-style exhaust finishers, Super Stock II 14″ wheels, power steering, and power-assisted front disc brakes. Power is provided by a 400ci V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, and a mechanical refresh carried out in 2020 totaling over $25k consisted of overhauling the air conditioning and audio system, rebuilding the carburetor, and replacing the thermostat, valley pan gasket, throttle cable bushing, power steering pump, front suspension bushings, POA suction valve, decals, and fluids. This 1969 Oldsmobile 442 convertible is a Canadian-market example that was refurbished prior to the seller’s acquisition in 2018. ![]()
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