[Xplantdad]

1969 Trans Am
This is one of the 697 TA’s built in 1969 and one of 520 Ram Air III with a 4spd. This car was sold on 11/26/69 at Frank Dreier Pontiac in Flatt River, MO. I have been in contact with all the owners except the original Mark Daniels of Webster, MO. The car having six previous owners is amazingly original and retains all its original components. The car was restored in 2003 by RPM restorations.

This is my first Pontiac, and what a Pontiac it is. The car has exceeded my performance expectations in both handling and acceleration. To me the “Pony Car” exemplifies the ultimate performance of that era, by incorporating the largest displacement engines in the smallest/lightest cars. The results are a well balanced car whose performance was not matched for over three decades.

I have always liked 69 TA’s because of their unique features and look. I became aware of this car in 1998 and kept in casual contact with the owner. Well, this past spring my perseverance paid off and I purchased the car.

Standard Feature of the 1969 Trans Am Package:
400 cubic inch Ram Air III engine
335 horsepower
430 lb-ft torque
10.75:1 compression
4-barrel Quadrajet carb
Chrome Valve Covers
Long Branch exhaust manifolds with Dual exhausts
Floor mounted 3-speed Manual Transmission
3.55:1 Ratio 10 Bolt Safe-T-Track locking rear axle
Exclusive Trans Am hood with twin functional scoops ramming cool air directly into the carb
Air Extractors on front fenders allow hot engine compartment air to escape behind the front wheels
High effort quick ratio power steering
High effort power front disc brakes
Heavy Duty Shocks
Heavy Duty Springs
One inch diameter front stabilizer bar
Front Lower Spoiler
Floating Rear Deck Lid Spoiler (marked as D80 on data plate)
Trans Am paint scheme: All were painted Cameo Ivory (50 on data plate) with twin Tyrol Blue stripes Striping was used on hood, roof, deck lid and spoiler (pedestals only), ending in a solid blue Tail panel
Trans Am decals on front fenders and rear spoiler
Blacked-out Grills
Woodgrain Steering Wheel (some later cars got a sport wheel)
The car is equipped with the following additional options:

M20 Transmission
Remote Mirror
Step Gauges and Tach
Tinted Glass
Am/Fm Radio
Rear Defogger
Deluxe Seat Belts
Rally II Wheels
Pedal Trim
Wood Shifter Knob
Mats Front

[Steve Shauger]