1968 Body Tag – Interior Code 281
Short answer: Trim code 281 is the saddle (tan/brown) leather interior — a genuine 1968 option, though a late-year addition (around early June), so check your invoice/billing date.
On a matching original car, the dash pad should be brown/tan/gold, and the convertible boot and deluxe wheel (if applicable) should be tan/brown to match. Note the 281 door panels used tan/brown vinyl with a “faux leather-grain” finish.
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I have a 1968 Firebird that also has the interior code 281 which was the deluxe saddle leather interior with folding rear seat and front shoulder seat belts. The build date on the car is May 13 1968. It was built in Van Nuys, Cal. I purchased the car from the original owner, who was the renowned architect Euine Fay Jones. It is an April Gold car and is all original with still only 48,390 miles.
I also have a Van Nuys built ’68 Firebird with interior code 281. A buddy of mine refers to it as “the leatherbird”.
I’m currently in the process of restoring the car and the interior portion has proven to be expensive and difficult.
Would it be possible for you to send or post some pics of your interior?
Thanks!