First Generation Firebird (1967, 1968, 1969)

First Generation Firebird (1967, 1968, 1969)

We are an organization that gathers and recreates yesteryear's information for today's needs. We have specialized in information for the First Generation Firebird (1967, 1968, and 1969).

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Home
  • 1967
  • 1968
  • 1969
  • F.A.Q.
  • Firebird-L
  • Forums
You are here: Home / FAQs / 1969 Comanche Package

1969 Comanche Package

By admn Jan 19 5

Q: 1969 Comanche Package

Does anyone know some background on the 1969 Comanche Package? Apparently, this was a Canadian thing. The owner claims this was not a dealer add-on but a factory built car, modified after final assembly.

A: I once spoke to a guy in the early 80’s at Carlisle who asked me if I’d ever heard of it. No, said I, but he told me about his car. He thought it was regional thing in the upper midwest or central Canada or wherever Comanche country is (any historians out there?). The car was described as green, I think Verdoro (this is special?) but with many options including the code 293 Gold Leather interior. I think it was supposed to be a 350HO car as well. Whether the options were ordered just by whomever, or were a part of the package, I know not. I’ve only heard Comanche mentioned a couple times since.

I would suppose them to be almost as rare as a 1968 Grand Marque Firebird or a Sprint Fitchbird (pictured below).

Fitchbird Rear
Fitchbird Front

A: Pretty much what I’ve heard as well. I ran into a retired GM exec. at a local (Mich.) car show who remembered a marketing thing back in 1969 that started in a Candian Dealer Zone involving a special Firebird. This started as a dealer promo thing as a result of the exposure ‘The Judge’ was getting along with other unique packaging ‘experiments’ such as ‘The Jury’, ‘Royal Bobcat’, Yenko, Motion, etc. The Mustang and Buick Gran Sport had regional appearance packages… (“California Special”, “Colorado Special”, etc). Why not Pontiac ?

Anyhow, this guy I spoke with had recently come across a surviving ‘Comanche’. An original 1969 Firebird Coupe up in Canada that had been sitting for quite sometime. I can’t remember what the distinguishing feature was (paint, badging or borrowed T/A components). Whatever it was, it got his attention. He was working on a deal to buy the car but was having difficulty getting in touch with the owner. This was not a one-off show car to promote a dealer or zone but instead, it was to be a Canadian Pkg. for all 1969 Firebirds (optional). These were modified/prepped in Canada before arriving at the dealer. Certainly, a ‘Grand Marque’ would be rarer since less than (3) were made exclusively for the PMD Auto-Show Circuit. Sounds like these would have had Canadian papers to authenticate their origin and uniqueness. I’ll have to check back with this individual and find out if he ever bought the car.

A: As for the car, my best recollection has this as dealer or district sales option in central Canada.

A: I have at a POCI convention about 12-13 years ago. I don’t know much more than you’ve stated, but maybe you’ve run into the same huy that asked me all those years ago!

Any proposed updates, changes, pictures, and/or corrections, please use our comment section below (may need to click on permalink to access comments feature). Information is subject to change and offered as is without any warranties or guarantees. Please review our Term's Of Use for more information.

Content last modified: January 19, 2014 at 6:20 pm


Category: Miscellaneous - All, Miscellaneous - General Info

← F.A.Q.

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • More
  • Print
  • Email
  • Share on Tumblr
Prev
Next

Comments

  1. Frank A. says

    August 13, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    Here is an Advertisement or a 1969 Firebird Comanche .

    Attachment:

    Reply
  2. Frank A. says

    August 13, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    They were an Extensive Dealership Packaged Firebird 400 Car done out of Quebec Canada .

    Attachment:

    Reply
  3. Frank A. says

    August 13, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    The Comanche Firebirds were advertised in Track & Traffic Magazine back in 1969 and 1969 . They eventually changed the name of the magazine to Car Guide .

    Attachment:

    Reply
  4. Frank A. says

    August 13, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    More Ads

    Attachment:

    Reply
  5. Frank A. says

    August 13, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    Another 1969 Firebird Comanche Ad .

    Attachment:

    Reply

Leave a Reply to Frank A. Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About FGF

We are an organization that gathers and recreates yesteryear’s information for today’s needs. We have specialized in information for the First Generation Firebird (1967, 1968, and 1969).

Forum Recent Photo

WP FGF Photo Gallery
67 at Warbird show

Forum Recent Topics

New Topics
1967 Pontiac Firebird
by jameshanks. 02/16/19 03:04 AM
Ram air hood pan install 67 bird
by Bob S.. 02/15/19 06:32 PM
leaf springs
by kelly. 02/15/19 03:57 PM
68 Pontiac 400 AIR/SMOG Points Distributor 1111300 7J21 Firebird GTO 326 350 428
by jameshanks. 02/14/19 03:05 AM
Bucket seat rebuild foam cushins
by bill v. 02/13/19 06:41 PM

F.A.Q. Recent Updates

  • Dealer Technical Bulletin 68-T-19 – Scratched Rear Quarter Window Glass on 1968 Tempest Sport Coupe or Hardtop Coupe
  • Dealer Technical Bulletin 68-T-18 – Never Pre-Load Wheel Bearings
  • Dealer Technical Bulletin 68-T-17 – Delayed Upshift – Checking Procedure
  • Dealer Technical Bulletin 68-T-16 – Left Air Conditioning Duct Extension Loose – 1968 Tempest
  • Dealer Technical Bulletin 68-T-15 – Appearance of Hood to Bumper Opening – 1968 Non-Air Conditioned Tempest

Recent Comments

  • Nick ralston on Etched Window GlassMy dad found a passenger window at a junkyard for his 69 camaro and when he....
  • admn on Loose GroundBLK69JUDGE said: try jumping your dimmer switch From FGF Forums: https://firstgenfirebird.org/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=38713&Number=318909#Post318909
  • admn on Custom Trim OptionFrom our Body Tag Analyzer (https://firstgenfirebird.org/body-tag-analyzer/): 1967 Pontiac Firebird Coupe with Custom Trim Option The paint....
  • Josephcamaro on Brake Lights Stay OnIn regards to the previous post "Brake lights staying on or not working" I am going....
  • Junior on Loose GroundHi All, I have a 67 400HO --All four headlights don't work. Front parking/turn signals work....
Return To Top
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy
  • ChangeLog
  • Contact
Copyright © 1996-2019 First Generation Firebird

Pontiac and Firebird are Registered ® Trademarks with General Motors

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

All Rights Reserved.

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.