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68 shelby Conv 4 speed trade for 69 Trans Am coupe

Started by hurlbird, October 09, 2023, 05:33:25 PM

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hurlbird

Sorry to offend my Shelby friends!!! But i would be willing to swap or make a deal.

TA Coupe

#1
Are you looking for a 69 Trans AM coupe race car or a Pontiac Trans AM. If the former, there weren't any. My 70 coupe is as close as you will find.

https://imgur.com/gallery/nERnmLa

  https://imgur.com/gallery/Ys6CstA

    Roy
If it starts it's streetable.
Overkill is just enough.

shelbydoug

Quote from: TA Coupe on October 10, 2023, 06:55:07 AM
Are you looking for a 69 Trans AM coupe race car or a Pontiac Trans AM. If the former, there weren't any. My 70 coupe is as close as you will find.

https://imgur.com/gallery/nERnmLa

      Roy

Well, maybe so, I am not the keeper of data and the expert to speak BUT I did see closeup what was definitely a 1969 Firebird and it was marked as Trans Am.

I was not impressed by it at all. It had add on's to it like I would expect a factory design mockup to have.

All the same scoops and spoiler that the '70 did have but they seemed almost glued on.

Once upon a time I was a "Pontiac Trans-Am guy" and the information that I had was from magazine coverages of the subject.

I do remember reading that there was a limited number of 69 Trans-Am's "built" late in the model year and that the number was limited and thought to be around 100. So at the time, really being a 67-8 Firebird 400 guy and knowing what the '70 T/A was, I always sought out the '69 T/A.

When I thought that I had found this one, I was extremely disappointed.

Apparently they do exist, unlike a unicorn, but much like finding a real unicorn, the horn on the nose is just stuck on.
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

98SVT - was 06GT

Quote from: shelbydoug on October 10, 2023, 09:01:37 AM
Well, maybe so, I am not the keeper of data and the expert to speak BUT I did see closeup what was definitely a 1969 Firebird and it was marked as Trans Am.

I do remember reading that there was a limited number of 69 Trans-Am's "built" late in the model year and that the number was limited and thought to be around 100. ..

Apparently they do exist, unlike a unicorn, but much like finding a real unicorn, the horn on the nose is just stuck on.

Some were built early in the model year - at least the ones Titus turned into race cars. He and Godsall bought 6 (5 to build 1 for the street) and one was arguably the first street TransAm. It got crashed by a lot monkey at the dealer and the left frame rail was damaged. I remember a few years ago his son Rick authenticated the car from the damage and repairs his dad had done.
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang, 1998 SVT 32V, 1929 Model A Coupe, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
Member since 1975 - priceless

tesgt350

#4
There was a True 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in last month "AUTA BUY" Magazine (www.autabuy.com).  I don't remember which Dealer had it but if I remember to look, I will post the Info.

shelbymann1970

Quote from: shelbydoug on October 10, 2023, 09:01:37 AM
Quote from: TA Coupe on October 10, 2023, 06:55:07 AM
Are you looking for a 69 Trans AM coupe race car or a Pontiac Trans AM. If the former, there weren't any. My 70 coupe is as close as you will find.

https://imgur.com/gallery/nERnmLa

      Roy

Well, maybe so, I am not the keeper of data and the expert to speak BUT I did see closeup what was definitely a 1969 Firebird and it was marked as Trans Am.

I was not impressed by it at all. It had add on's to it like I would expect a factory design mockup to have.

All the same scoops and spoiler that the '70 did have but they seemed almost glued on.

Once upon a time I was a "Pontiac Trans-Am guy" and the information that I had was from magazine coverages of the subject.

I do remember reading that there was a limited number of 69 Trans-Am's "built" late in the model year and that the number was limited and thought to be around 100. So at the time, really being a 67-8 Firebird 400 guy and knowing what the '70 T/A was, I always sought out the '69 T/A.

When I thought that I had found this one, I was extremely disappointed.

Apparently they do exist, unlike a unicorn, but much like finding a real unicorn, the horn on the nose is just stuck on.
When I was 9 a young guy in my neighborhood had a 69 Trans Am his parents bought him brand new. Then got a 70 lime superbird the next year. Had both cars for a few years and towed a boat behind both. BTW I saw I think 7 of the 8 69 Trans Am convertibles at MCACNs one year. First TRams Am produced and one of the 8 verts below from MCACN.
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

hurlbird

sorry 69 firebird trans am not a race car. thanks

Krelboyne

Quote from: shelbymann1970 on October 10, 2023, 01:18:02 PM
Quote from: shelbydoug on October 10, 2023, 09:01:37 AM
Quote from: TA Coupe on October 10, 2023, 06:55:07 AM
Are you looking for a 69 Trans AM coupe race car or a Pontiac Trans AM. If the former, there weren't any. My 70 coupe is as close as you will find.

https://imgur.com/gallery/nERnmLa

      Roy

Well, maybe so, I am not the keeper of data and the expert to speak BUT I did see closeup what was definitely a 1969 Firebird and it was marked as Trans Am.

I was not impressed by it at all. It had add on's to it like I would expect a factory design mockup to have.

All the same scoops and spoiler that the '70 did have but they seemed almost glued on.

Once upon a time I was a "Pontiac Trans-Am guy" and the information that I had was from magazine coverages of the subject.

I do remember reading that there was a limited number of 69 Trans-Am's "built" late in the model year and that the number was limited and thought to be around 100. So at the time, really being a 67-8 Firebird 400 guy and knowing what the '70 T/A was, I always sought out the '69 T/A.

When I thought that I had found this one, I was extremely disappointed.

Apparently they do exist, unlike a unicorn, but much like finding a real unicorn, the horn on the nose is just stuck on.
When I was 9 a young guy in my neighborhood had a 69 Trans Am his parents bought him brand new. Then got a 70 lime superbird the next year. Had both cars for a few years and towed a boat behind both. BTW I saw I think 7 of the 8 69 Trans Am convertibles at MCACNs one year. First TRams Am produced and one of the 8 verts below from MCACN.

The Brothers Collection has half of the 1969 Trans Am convertibles. They also have half of all the 1966 GT-350 convertibles.
Scott Behncke - Carchaeologist @ WCCC

shelbymann1970

Quote from: Krelboyne on October 10, 2023, 11:17:41 PM
Quote from: shelbymann1970 on October 10, 2023, 01:18:02 PM
Quote from: shelbydoug on October 10, 2023, 09:01:37 AM
Quote from: TA Coupe on October 10, 2023, 06:55:07 AM
Are you looking for a 69 Trans AM coupe race car or a Pontiac Trans AM. If the former, there weren't any. My 70 coupe is as close as you will find.

https://imgur.com/gallery/nERnmLa

      Roy
And a lot of the Ebody HEMI Verts and Winged cars. It was cool to see Graveyard Carz Mark Worman go through the collection on his episodes.

Well, maybe so, I am not the keeper of data and the expert to speak BUT I did see closeup what was definitely a 1969 Firebird and it was marked as Trans Am.

I was not impressed by it at all. It had add on's to it like I would expect a factory design mockup to have.

All the same scoops and spoiler that the '70 did have but they seemed almost glued on.

Once upon a time I was a "Pontiac Trans-Am guy" and the information that I had was from magazine coverages of the subject.

I do remember reading that there was a limited number of 69 Trans-Am's "built" late in the model year and that the number was limited and thought to be around 100. So at the time, really being a 67-8 Firebird 400 guy and knowing what the '70 T/A was, I always sought out the '69 T/A.

When I thought that I had found this one, I was extremely disappointed.

Apparently they do exist, unlike a unicorn, but much like finding a real unicorn, the horn on the nose is just stuck on.
When I was 9 a young guy in my neighborhood had a 69 Trans Am his parents bought him brand new. Then got a 70 lime superbird the next year. Had both cars for a few years and towed a boat behind both. BTW I saw I think 7 of the 8 69 Trans Am convertibles at MCACNs one year. First TRams Am produced and one of the 8 verts below from MCACN.

The Brothers Collection has half of the 1969 Trans Am convertibles. They also have half of all the 1966 GT-350 convertibles.
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

Bill

There is one in Roxbury, NJ, been sitting behind a repair shop on RT46 westbound since 1977. Owner gets at least a half dozen inquiries about it weekly. For a few years, they mostly came from me  ;D . Drove by earlier this summer, still there.


Bill
Instead of being part of the problem, be part of a successful solution.
HOW TO IDENTIFY A FORUM TROLL
https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=16401.0

Bigfoot

RIP KIWI
RIP KIWI

tesgt350

Quote from: Bigfoot on October 11, 2023, 10:31:03 AM
What color?

All 69 Trans Am's are White with Blue Dual Over The Top Stripes, Blue Tail Light Panel and Blue Interior.  I think the Convertibles all had Blue Tops.

shelbymann1970

#12
Quote from: tesgt350 on October 11, 2023, 12:01:18 PM
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 11, 2023, 10:31:03 AM
What color?

All 69 Trans Am's are White with Blue Dual Over The Top Stripes, Blue Tail Light Panel and Blue Interior.  I think the Convertibles all had Blue Tops.
OK I'll admit I know a LOT about these cars. not all had blue interiors. Check out this unrestored 69. https://www.throttlestop.com/vehicles/226/1969-pontiac-trans-am Oh, yeah the example in my pic above in a prior post had a factory black top also on the convertible. Black and blue available.

1969 Trans Am Rare Options

Option Name RPO Quantity
Red Custom Interior 214 1
Gold Interior 202 2
Green Interior 206 2
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-774757.html
Parchment interiors also.
1 silver T/A albeit the prototype.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loM9-kas0ho
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626

tesgt350

Quote from: shelbymann1970 on October 11, 2023, 12:07:20 PM
Quote from: tesgt350 on October 11, 2023, 12:01:18 PM
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 11, 2023, 10:31:03 AM
What color?

All 69 Trans Am's are White with Blue Dual Over The Top Stripes, Blue Tail Light Panel and Blue Interior.  I think the Convertibles all had Blue Tops.
OK I'll admit I know a LOT about these cars. not all had blue interiors. Check out this unrestored 69. https://www.throttlestop.com/vehicles/226/1969-pontiac-trans-am Oh, yeah the example in my pic above in a prior post had a factory black top also on the convertible. Black and blue available.

1969 Trans Am Rare Options

Option Name RPO Quantity
Red Custom Interior 214 1
Gold Interior 202 2
Green Interior 206 2
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-774757.html
Parchment interiors also.
1 silver T/A albeit the prototype.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loM9-kas0ho

I knew someone would know.  I have seen Blue Mustangs with Red Interiors and it looked cool so I get the Red Interior here but GREEN?  With all the Big Shows I have been to in the SE, all of the 69 TA's I have seen had the Blue Interior and the couple of Verts had Blue Tops so that is what I was going on.  Thanks for the Info.

shelbymann1970

Quote from: tesgt350 on October 11, 2023, 12:48:08 PM
Quote from: shelbymann1970 on October 11, 2023, 12:07:20 PM
Quote from: tesgt350 on October 11, 2023, 12:01:18 PM
Quote from: Bigfoot on October 11, 2023, 10:31:03 AM
What color?

All 69 Trans Am's are White with Blue Dual Over The Top Stripes, Blue Tail Light Panel and Blue Interior.  I think the Convertibles all had Blue Tops.
OK I'll admit I know a LOT about these cars. not all had blue interiors. Check out this unrestored 69. https://www.throttlestop.com/vehicles/226/1969-pontiac-trans-am Oh, yeah the example in my pic above in a prior post had a factory black top also on the convertible. Black and blue available.

1969 Trans Am Rare Options

Option Name RPO Quantity
Red Custom Interior 214 1
Gold Interior 202 2
Green Interior 206 2
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-774757.html
Parchment interiors also.
1 silver T/A albeit the prototype.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loM9-kas0ho

I knew someone would know.  I have seen Blue Mustangs with Red Interiors and it looked cool so I get the Red Interior here but GREEN?  With all the Big Shows I have been to in the SE, all of the 69 TA's I have seen had the Blue Interior and the couple of Verts had Blue Tops so that is what I was going on.  Thanks for the Info.
I knew about the silver car because of MCACN and I knew of parchment and black interiors along with the bulk being blue but red? GREEN   :o gold? I've read where a few of the coupes got blue vinyl tops.
Shelby owner since 1984
SAAC member since 1990
1970 GT350 4 speed(owned since 1985).
  MCA gold 2003(not anymore)
1969 Mach1 428SCJ 4 speed R-code (owned since 2013)
"2nd" owner of 68 GT500 #1626