[68ragtop]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

We have old pics of my fathers 69 GTO when he bought it new. Same deal. Front bumper was never perfect, just the way a lot of these cars were. Some day I'll scan the old glossys and get them on the computer.

Could look at old photo's all day...... Especially when there is a backstory.
I got so frustrated getting things lined up on mine, I cut & re-welded the back bracing in the fenders in a few spots.
Now they fit the bumper just like they were never supposed to.

[Formulajones]

Oh boy, If you only knew all the stories he has about this car, after 48 years and counting, he's still making stories, LOL

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by The Boss

Nordic?

Possibly. Cameras play havoc with these blue/green/silver type colors.
It's a beautiful photo. I suspect it's from a color slide.

[trophy421]

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

That IS a beauty. Can't tell if it's Alpine or Turquoise. I think Alpine.

Here is an article about that car and its owner. Article says Alpine Blue.

http://www.oneownercollectorcar.com/...-sharon-bruzek

[Greg Reid]

Very nice article. Thanks for posting t421.

[agator]

I'm very biased because like many of you I spent high school in either my 1969 GTO convertible or a friends 1969 Carousel Red Judge. I still have that 69 and it's now a project I'd love to get on the road again.
That being said the 68 had some serious innovation and won all kind of style points. I love the rear quarter stickers that clear up any confusion about what type of GM A body someone is looking at. The Hurst Dual Gates are pretty awesome and the list of great features in GTO's of this era go on and on.

[Judas]

Difficult to say. I like the single glass of the 69's doors, but always preferred the front parking light/side marker arrangement of the 68 way more than the 69's "portholes". Ideally, I should build a hybrid but I know everyone will excoriate me for it. :P

[Red Box Rebel]

The 1968 GTO is my favorite of the 68 and 69. Not only was it my first car, it was the first year of the new body style and was Motor Trend Car of the Year.

The '68 was the first car to incorporate a colored bumper that was an extension of the body of the car itself. All cars today do not have a bolt on chrome bumper and the '68 GTO was the first car ever to start this trend that is now standard on the industry with regards to styling.

Yes, improvements to under the hood things were made in '69, but the '68 grill work, interior work and the rear bumper looked better in '68 and were not improved for '69.

No offense to the '69 owners, but '68 is the best year of all GTOs. Have owned mine for 45 years and have no plans to ever sell it.

[Half-Inch Stud]

Rather thrilled to own the 68. Even if it were a 68 LeMans. I like when others own the 69s

[PONTIAC LARRY]

This below and those great Arrow rear side marker lights FTW !

Originally Posted by b-man

1968.

Motor Trend Car of the year, for what it's worth.

First of the new body style with the revolutionary Endura front bumper.

First round-port engine (RAII). Simple and functional Ram Air pan.

Last year for vent windows, I like them.

Last year for the '6.5 Litre' fender badges.

Last year for the steel dash topped by a dash pad.

Last year for the ignition key in the dash.

Last year for Rally I wheels, they look simply awesome on a '68.

Last year for low-back buckets.

All in all, it has the new modern look with the same feel and features of the older GTOs.

Simple is better.

[vertigto]

Between the '68 and '69 model year, I prefer the '69 (rear bumper, side windows, ignition in column, no arrowhead on endura, etc). Had a '69 Cameo White that I sold and replaced with my overall favorite...1970!

[300deluxe]

68 and 69 GTO's are cool, but they ain't 55 Chevy 2 door post cool!

[300deluxe]

Love 68 and 69's, I like 68's slightly better than 69's...but a 55 Chevy 2 door post, coolest car ever created by man.

[Scarebird]

68, except for the rear bumper

[etennett]

I like both best


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[VCho455]

I've owned several of both and the 69 is the best GTO in my world.
The 69 pluses are...
Head rests on seats.
Marker lights are way better.
As are the front bullseye turn signals.
The dash is much sportier. Love the early 69 GTO emblem on the dash.
The way the coupes look when the windows are rolled down. (No post cars included)
TH400.
The Judge option!

The 68 downfalls...
Emblem on the endura bumper.
The taillights are miserable to work on.
Wing windows with roller handles.

[vamman1]

My 68:
LOVE the Wing Windows with crank
The steel dash with woodgrain and pad
Ignition in dash
Rear Tail lights
Rear marker lights!

[gtokid1968]

68 to the front!