1969 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible

[HO455]

Beautiful 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible four-speed coming to Mecum in January 2016 ~ formerly of the Brett Torino Collection.

https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/FL0116-229799/0/1969-Pontiac-Trans-Am-Convertible/4-Speed/

[DW31S]

Will the Brothers Collection scoop it up? Are you at liberty to discuss, Charley?

[Charley Lillard]

It would be nice....

[442w30]

Don't the Brothers already have 3 or something like that?

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

But they don't have a triple white one........

Ryan

[Charley Lillard]

They have 4.

[442w30]

I think one 4-speed would be enough for me but, truth be told, I never fell in love with them. Gimme a Judge or RAIV ragtop instead!

[bashton]

This would be the <span style="font-style: italic">only </span>known 69 Trans Am convertible that <span style="font-style: italic">has not</span> been shown at MCACN.

That is...until this year, because it will be at our show November 21-22, along with<span style="font-style: italic"> another </span>that was previously shown with us, but recently restored for The Brothers Collection by Level One Restorations in Arvada, Colorado.

Bashton

[HO455]

COOL!! Should be great show!

[auwrestling]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bashton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This would be the <span style="font-style: italic">only </span>known 69 Trans Am convertible that <span style="font-style: italic">has not</span> been shown at MCACN.

That is...until this year, because it will be at our show November 21-22, along with<span style="font-style: italic"> another </span>that was previously shown with us, but recently restored for The Brothers Collection by Level One Restorations in Arvada, Colorado.

Bashton </div></div>

Depends on who falls into the category of &quot;known&quot; .

[The Boss]

They are all &quot;known&quot; now - 8th one recently traded hands and will be restored shortly.

On another note, I got to visit Rob Lozen's shop this past week when in town for the MCACN show - pick of his 1 of 8 below.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/11/full-5151-34725-img_7239.jpg

[70 Forest Green Zee]

I've been to Rob's shop and his collection is absolutely incredible! He has some really cool pieces.

[PeteLeathersac]

Wow if all 8 T/A 'Verts have been found!
Kissimmee ad for one of the M40 cars...
https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/FL0116-...=FL0116-TransAm (https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/FL0116-229853/0/1969-Pontiac-Trans-Am-Convertible/Automatic/?utm_source=emv&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=FL01 16-TransAm)

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~ Pete

[Charley Lillard]

There will be two TA converts at Mecum.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Charley.....is Rob Lozen running his through the auction again? One of the two pictured on the Mecum site has the same IL plate as Rob's car pic from this thread so that's why I ask.

[Charley Lillard]

Yes...

[70 Forest Green Zee]

I remember the last time Rob took his car to the auction and it was a no sale....he showed up the very next weekend driving this magnificent car to cruise night in Rolling Meadows IL....Rob is a brave man driving a million dollar plus car to cruise night considering the way people around here drive like idiots.....good luck with the sale Rob....I hope you get your number this time!

[The Boss]

Rob doesn't want to sell it but agreed to have it there to create &quot;hype&quot; for the other one. He's put a high reserve on it and if it sells at that, he won't be disappointed.

[Charley Lillard]

The other one has plenty of it's own hype.

[The Boss]

Just relaying the conversation from Thursday night.

BTW, I'm the guy who was next to Jim Mattison and across from you at the bar on Friday night - I don't think we got introduced.

[GTO_DON]

Hey, what about me? I was there. Wasn't I ?

[The Boss]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GTO_DON</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey, what about me? I was there. Wasn't I ? </div></div>

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I was sitting across from Don as well.

[Tracker1]

You mean I was spitting distance from Don White at the doubletree bar and didn't know it? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cry.gif

[ShakerRT]

What is the story on the 8th TA convertible, where was it found? Is there any photos of it that have surfaced?

[Charley Lillard]

Was found in Detroit. The fellow that had it bought it out of Canada years ago and had it stored. Being restored by Scott Tieman and will get unveiled at MCACN in November.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was found in Detroit. The fellow that had it bought it out of Canada years ago and had it stored. Being restored by Scott Tieman and will get unveiled at MCACN in November. </div></div>

Where in Canada? I enjoy any Canadian MuscleCar stories:-)

Ryan

[StealthBird]

These are the eight 1969 Trans Am convertibles, their color schemes, and their original dealer destinations.

This chart is from an article I wrote about the 1969 Trans Am convertibles, published by the Pontiac-Oakland Club International, in January 2016.

The Canadian car that Charley is referring to is #3 on this list. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Mike

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Wow, 3 of 8 went to Canada:-)

Now, 0 of 8 in Canada?

Ryan

[Luvchevs]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StealthBird</div><div class="ubbcode-body">These are the eight 1969 Trans Am convertibles, their color schemes, and their original dealer destinations.

This chart is from an article I wrote about the 1969 Trans Am convertibles, published by the Pontiac-Oakland Club International, in January 2016.

The Canadian car that Charley is referring to is #3 on this list. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Mike

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That is very surprising that 3 of the 8 originally came to Canada! That chart is really neat, thanks for posting! Is the complete article you wrote available to read online?

[Charley Lillard]

# 6 on the chart from when I had it at Supercar Reunion in 2006. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-23-39760-9_7_06_090.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-23-39761-9_7_06_023.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-23-39762-9_7_06_017.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-23-39763-9_7_06_018.jpg

[Xplantdad]

More:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Super%20Car%20Reunion%209/Saturday/tn_64CharleyLillardfront.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Super%20Car%20Reunion%209/Saturday/tn_63CharleyLillardrear.jpg

[Canuck]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, 3 of 8 went to Canada:-)

Now, 0 of 8 in Canada?

Ryan </div></div>

Did any have the KO5 block heater or bias ply snow tires?

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow, 3 of 8 went to Canada:-)

Now, 0 of 8 in Canada?

Ryan </div></div>

Did any have the KO5 block heater or bias ply snow tires? </div></div>

That top would let all the cold in, in winter:-(

PS: I love the look of bias ply snow tires:-) A guy I used to work with had an L72 Impala back in the day and he used the snow tires for traction in summer:-)

Ryan

[Postsedan]

SCR in 2006 was a blast.....the reunions at Collinsville were the BEST!

You can see Jeff`s Monaco Orange COPO Chevelle <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dan

[Luvchevs]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"># 6 on the chart from when I had it at Supercar Reunion in 2006. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-23-39760-9_7_06_090.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-23-39761-9_7_06_023.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-23-39762-9_7_06_017.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-23-39763-9_7_06_018.jpg
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Based on the chart the only blue top, blue custom interior, 4 speed. Would be my first choice of the bunch! Gorgeous! I don't recall ever seeing 69 firebirds with a blue convertible top. Was the blue top only available on the TA's?

[Luvchevs]

So one was delivered to Edmonton, Alberta. Anyone know where in Canada the other two resided?

[Canuck]

One resided in Vancouver for several years according to an article in Muscle Car Review back in the 80's. It may have been sold new here.
The two issued to GM of Canada may have been brass hat cars.

[Luvchevs]

Thanks. I'm interested to hear if one ever resided in Ontario? If so, I never saw it!
The 69 TA's have always been rare and you don't see them very often.
What is a &quot;Brass Hat&quot; car? Built for GM Executive?

[68 Vert]

I first saw #6 around 1979. It was parked next to a machine shop I did business with at the time. Car was under a tarp and looked to be a drag car. Not for sale.

I believe a board member bought it shortly after that.

[DW31S]

Yes, Brass Hat cars were for GM management. The cars were ordered by the GM employee to their specs. Then, it was to be driven by that exec. or another in that Zone or Sales Region. At the end of usage, usually 3-6 months and 3,000-6,000 miles it was shipped to whatever dealer had been chosen to do the delivery paperwork. There was a very significant price reduction and if memory serves me well, each employee was eligible to purchase two cars a year through this program/perk. When I was a kid selling new cars, I handled several deliveries. I think the dealer was paid a few hundred dollars for processing the paperwork and the salesman may have been paid $25.00. I met a lot of neat people doing it and I was the only &quot;car guy&quot; on the sales floor (the others sold cars as a means to an end). I would eagerly do as many as I could. The other salespeople finally figured out why I had more referrals and more people coming in and specifically asking for me.......it paid off, and I did get to meet a lot of neat people. I'm pretty sure GM limited the dealerships to only deliver the brand for which they had the franchise.

[Craig_Maiorana]

Pure wow .... this car is gorgeous. I am not a convertible fan but these are diamond status kind of cars and they are insane

[grantprix]

I'll never forget the day I was lucky enough to sit behind the wheel of one of these cars!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/03/full-4389-40192-100_1201_2.jpg

[442w30]

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[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: grantprix</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll never forget the day I was lucky enough to sit behind the wheel of one of these cars!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/03/full-4389-40192-100_1201_2.jpg
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Looks like Charley's garage <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[grantprix]

Yep! I need to visit him again... its been a while.

[Xplantdad]

We saw him today in AZ <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[grantprix]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We saw him today in AZ <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif</div></div>

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