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An enhanced reproduction of the original Pontiac Sales Manual used in 1968 showrooms which described all the equipment that was available on the Firebird. This album has become a rare and valuable resource.

1968 Pontiac Sales Manual


 

(m) Engines
(n) Transmission
(o) Power Train
(p) Chassis
(q) Body
(r) Color and Trim
(s) Opt. Equipment and Accessories


EXTERIOR COLORS
 

Fifteen standard exterior body colors are available in 1968 in addition to special-order (extra-cost) colors. Pontiac’s “Magic-Mirror” finish is achieved by a special Thermo-reflow painting process, utilizing acrylic lacquers. The result of baking the paint at an extra-high temperature, just long enough for the paint to reflow, is an exceptionally smooth surface that retains its “showroom-new” look far longer than ordinary finishes.

Besides the solid colors shown on the next few pages, a wide choice of two-tone combinations is available. See the Colors-Interiors-Accessories album for complete information.

 

Convertible and Cordova Top Colors. For 1968, four color choices are available for either convertible tops or the extra-cost Cordova Top. They are: Ivory-White (Code1); Black (Code 2); Teal (Code 5); and Gold (Code 8). The Cordova Top is available on all models except Catalina 2-door Sedan and Tempest Custom and Tempest Safari Station Wagons. Decor option is required on Tempest, Tempest Custom and Catalina Series. See the Colors-Interiors-Accessories album for available combinations, according to body color and trim selection.

Body Side Molding Vinyl Inserts. All Catalina (25200), Executive (25600) (except Safaris) and Bonneville (26200) models have a full-width plastic-filled body side molding: Color usage is shown in chart below.

 
 

Exterior Colors & Codes

Molding Color

A – Starlight Black

C – Cameo Ivory

E – Aegena Blue

P – Springmist Green

Q – Verdoro Green

V – Nightshade Green

Y – Mayfair Maize

Black

N – Flambeau Burgundy

R – Solar Red

Dark Red

D – Alpine Blue

F – Nordic Blue

L – Aleutian Blue

Dark Teal

G – April Gold

T – Primavera Beige

Medium Gold

K – Meridian Turquoise

Dark Turquoise
 
 

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