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1969 Pontiac Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1969 Pontiac

In 1969, the rest of the car’s styling was updated. The front fascia was similar to 1968, but the rest of the car saw changes. The creases on the side were removed and the overall “Coke Bottle” effect was lessened. The rear fascia had widened taillights and a color coded bumper insert. The interior received even more updates, with more padding, wood trim and a new dashboard.

The 1969 Full Size Pontiacs received restyling The front fascia was similar to 1968, but the rest of the car saw changes. The creases on the side were removed and the overall “Coke Bottle” effect was lessened. The rear fascia had widened taillights and a color coded bumper insert. The basic 1965 chassis, inner-body structure and four-door pillared sedan roof line were retained, but vent windows were dropped on all models. Safari wagons received a new two-way tailgate that could be opened to the side like a door or downward like a tailgate – similar to what was introduced by Ford Motor Company in 1966. In the Bonneville, the Brougham option was again available.

The Catalina/Ventura line saw a one-inch wheelbase increase to 122, but the Bonneville Line did not change. Headrests became standard on all ’69 Pontiacs built after January 1. All 1969 Pontiacs got a new locking steering column that would become a Federal requirement starting with the 1970 models. The Ventura trim package was offered for closed cars only. Variable-ratio power steering was a new option this year and front disc brakes were now automatically included when the power brake option was ordered.

Engine offerings across the line consisted of a standard 290 HP 400 CID two-barrel or a no-cost optional regular-fuel 265 HP 400 paired with the Turbo Hydramatic transmission, a 340 HP 400 CID four-barrel, a 360 HP 428 CID four-barrel replaced the 375 HP unit, or the 428 H.O. – still rated at 390 HP. The standard three-speed manual transmission and optional three-speed Turbo Hydramatic were continued as before, but the four-speed manual with Hurst shifter was no longer an available option.

Bonnevilles received the 360 HP 428 CID V-8 as standard with the 265 economy engine and the 428 H.O. as options. Catalina and Executive models used the 290 HP HP 400 CID engine as standard, and were offered the 340 HP 400 CID as well as the 360 and 390 HP 428 CID V-8s as an option.

NOTE: The Grand Prix received a new 118″ chassis this year and is now covered as a distinct model. It is can be found HERE.

1969 Pontiac Facts – Powertrain Options

• • Three-speed manual transmission was standard on all models.
  • Three-speed Hydra-Matic transmission was optional.
  • Four-speed manual transmission with floor shift was no longer available.
    
  • The economy version of the 400 cubic inch V-8 was a no cost option on the Catalina, Executive and Bonneville  with 3 speed automatic transmission.
  • The 400 CID V-8 engines were NOT available on the Bonneville.
  • The 428 CID V-8 with with 10:5:1 compression and four-barrel carburetor was available across the line as an option, except Bonneville, where it was standard.
  • The 428 CID “HO” V-8 was available across the line when equipped with automatic transmission. It was NOT available in Station wagons when equipped with manual transmission.

NOTE: For more information on powertrain availability, click HERE to see page 4 in the 1969 Pontiac Full Size Fact Sheet.

   1969 Pontiac Facts – Significant Options

• • 3-speed manual transmission w/floor shift.
  • Bucket seats for Catalina two-door hardtop and convertible with special trim.
  • Capacitor ignition.
  • Console.
  • Cordova top.
  • Cornering lamps.
  • Cruise control.
  • Custom air-conditioner.
  • Door edge guards.
  • Electric clock.
  • Fender skirts, except Bonneville.
  • Front bucket seats for Bonneville.
  • Front disc brakes.
  • Head restraints, depending on model (standard after Jan 1969).
  • Heavy-duty 15 inch wheels.
  • Hood mounted tachometer.
  • Low fuel lamp.
  • Mirror, rear view glare proof tilt.
  • Mirror, remote control outside rear view.
  • Power antenna.
  • Power brakes.
  • Power bucket seat, left-hand.
  • Power steering.
  • Power windows.
  • Radio, AM/FM Stereo.
  • Radio, push button AM.
    Radio, push button, AM/FM.
  • Rally II wheels.
  • Rear window defogger.
  • Reclining Right-Hand seat.
  • Remote control deck lid release.
  • Ride & Handling package.
  • Safari luggage carrier.
  • Safeguard speedometer.
  • Split back station wagon second seat.
  • Super-Lift shock absorbers.
  • Tachometer.
  • Tinted glass.
  • Tinted windshield.
  • Turbo-400 Hydramatic transmission.
  • Under hood utility lamp.
  • Ventura Custom hardtop option with bucket seats.
  • Ventura trim package  with standard bench seat.
  • Visor vanity mirror.
  • Wire wheel hubcaps.

NOTE: Some items listed were standard in the Bonneville line. See the Pontiac Brochure for more information HERE.

   1969 Pontiac Facts – Significant Options

• • 3-speed manual transmission w/floor shift
  • Bucket seats for Catalina two-door hardtop and convertible with special trim
  • Capacitor ignition
  • Console
  • Cordova top
  • Cornering lamps
  • Cruise control
  • Custom air-conditioner
  • Door edge guards
  • Electric clock
  • Fender skirts, except Bonneville
  • Front bucket seats for Bonneville
  • Front disc brakes
  • Head restraints, depending on model (standard after Jan 1969).
  • Heavy-duty 15 inch wheels
  • Hood mounted tachometer
  • Low fuel lamp
  • Mirror, rear view glare proof tilt
  • Mirror, remote control outside rear view
  • Power antenna
  • Power brakes
  • Power bucket seat, left-hand
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Radio, AM/FM Stereo
  • Radio, push button AM
    Radio, push button, AM/FM
  • Rally II wheels
  • Rear window defogger
  • Reclining Right-Hand seat
  • Remote control deck lid release
  • Ride & Handling package
  • Safari luggage carrier
  • Safeguard speedometer
  • Split back station wagon second seat
  • Super-Lift shock absorbers
  • Tachometer
  • Tinted glass
  • Tinted windshield
  • Turbo-400 Hydramatic transmission
  • Under hood utility lamp
  • Ventura Custom hardtop option with bucket seats
  • Ventura trim package  with standard bench seat
  • Visor vanity mirror
  • Wire wheel hubcaps