Page A-6 — Firebird Exterior Styling

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


 

(a) Firebird
(a-a) Firebird Custom Option


Firebird
 

Firebird Exterior Styling

 
 

Notable Features at Front and Side:

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The long, smoothly tapered hood and bold, full-width peripheral front bumper lend distinctive personality to Firebird’s powerful sports-car appearance.

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Bright chrome moldings surround the fully recessed, 3-dimensional grill and horizontally mounted dual headlamps.

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Functional wraparound side marker lights combine with parking lamps to provide positive side identification at front.

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Longer, lower roofline appearance and spacious window effect is realized with the elimination of the door-control vent windows.

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The spirited sports-car styling theme is further accented by six decorative, vertical louvers, which are depressed in the front of both rear fenders and accented with bright metal.

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Bright metal rocker panel moldings protect and dignify the lower body sides.

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The hardtop coupes boast attractive bright roof drip scalp moldings.

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The Pontiac nameplate, in handsome block letters, is mounted on the face of the left front grille.

 

Notable Features at Rear:

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The short, sporty rear deck and smartly styled, full-width wraparound rear bumper underscore Firebird’s low, wide, rear-end treatment.

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Deftly styled tail lamps, stacked two on a side, feature long, chrome-edged, horizontal lenses and integral backup lights.

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Attractive “Vee” Crest side marker lights at rear of both rear fenders operate on the tail lamp circuit for assured rear-side lighting.

 

Rear
Name
Front corner
Fuel Filler Door Hub caps

Specific Exterior Appointments:

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Pontiac name in individual letters is centered on the leading edge of the trunk lid.

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An attractive Firebird emblem and Firebird name are prominently displayed at the front of both front fenders.

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The exclusive Firebird emblem decorated the face of the fuel filler door.

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Firebird’s wide-oval tires are further accented by attractively styled chrome-plated hub caps.

 
 

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