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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Sept. 26, 1968—PAGE 7 ar on Pontiac for 1969 a hardtop coupe. It will go on sale for the first time on Sept ember 26. Among the Grand Prix's host of innovations in addition to the concealed radio antenna are an electrically heated rear window defogger, a driver’s command seat completely enclosed in en ergy-absorbing material for op timum protection and the long est hood in the history. A special custom option, cal led the Grand Prix Model SJ will be available. It consists of the 428 cubic-inch large valve control, power disc front brakes, special instrument panel gauges, lamp group, Polyglas tires and special high-performance sus pension. “The 1969 Grand Prix is to tally new in image, concept and level of luxury,” said Mr. De- Lorean. “It is the blue chip in the specific body sports car field.” The Grand Prix front end styling is distinguished by a wrap-around bumper, individ ually mounted headlamps and new large parking lamps at the front of the fenders which also serve as side marker lamps. A unique recessed fine-line grille adds to the overall bold appearance. From the side view, the Grand Prix roof line is as ev ident and attractive as the long hood. Large sail areas provide limousine-type privacy for rear seat passengers. INTERMEDIATES The 1969 intermediates from Pontiac Motor Division blend big car styling with exact en gineering and safety. The entire line-up of Tem pest, Custom S, Le Mans and GTO models reveals a new ver tical theme front end appear ance, newly designed instrument panels and the absence of vent windows on hardtop coupes and convertibles. In addition, there is a new two-way tailgate for station wagons, an ignition-steering gearshift lock, two Ram Air options for GTO customers and the three speed Turbo Hydra- matic has been made available on all models. “These new models are styled and engineered to further ac celerate the surge which is car rying them to • new sales re cords. ” DeLorean said. Fifteen Pontiac intermediate models are offered in four se ries. The new Pontiac look is most apparent from the front where the finely compartmented grille design is deeply recessed inside the chrome bumper. The GTO continues with its exclusive En- dura energy-absorbing front bumper. Twin horizontal head lamps are placed at the extreme ends of the peripheral bumper. The line has individual park ing side marker lamps for 1969. The parking lamps are below the bumper on all models except the GTO where newly designed lamps are set in the outer ends of the valance panel. Side markers for all models including the GTO have their own circular desiqn and are on the lower side of the front fen der forward of the front wheel opening. All models except GTO continue with the Vee crest rear side marker on all except station wagons which have rec tangular lamps. A new GTO crest rear side marker provides added identity to this sport se- wheel. ries. The Le Mans station wagon The sides emphasize the ven- features rich burgundy walnut turi shape and accentuate the grain on the sides bordered long hood, short deck silhouette with wide light wood toned vinyl appearance. All models have a moldings. The same motif is long, low, bright rocker mold ing extending from wheel to continued on the standard dual hinged tail gate. Both the 1969 Pontiac Firebird and the LeMans models combine sports car de sign and big car luxury. The Firebird, represented above by the hardtop coupe, is also available in a convertible model. A choice of five engines and now a three- speed Turbo Hydra-matic transmission option make the Firebird one of America's most popular sports cars. The LeMans convertible, along with the two-door sports coupe, two-door hardtop coupe, four-door hardtop and station wagon feature new interior fabrics and colors, draft free ventilation and additional padding for safe ty and comfort. NOUNCES THE GREAT BREAK AWAY! to humdrum driving! Prix. )e you’d like to break away with a brand-new With typical Wide-Track handling and a range of V-8 choices that’ll make your head spin (including lous 400 Ram Air option). Brand-new styling, too. san, ready looks. Plus 13 exciting new colors . . . -theft ignition, steering and transmission lock. There’s also The Great One. Our GTO, the one that started it all. Complete with baseball-bat-proof bumper, fully padded instrument panel, distinctive Redline tires, along with specially designed suspension. Plus an assortment of V-8’s that'll make your break from dull driving just about as pleasing as any you’ve ever made. And don’t forget our luxurious Bonneville. With a standard, 360-hp, 428-cubic-inch V-8, a long, long 125" wheelbase, a new upper-level ventilation system, color-keyed energy absorbing bumper at both front and rear, plus the kind of interiors you’d like to install at home. Bonneville. Who needs more? MAMM Of faCfufftCI Pontiac Motor Division HAMS, EXECUTIVES, CATAL1NAS, GTO's, LE MANS, CUSTOM S, TEMPESTS AND FIREBIRDS ARE AT YOUR AUTHORIZED PONTIAC DEALER S NOW.