Otherwise, the car shared many features with the 1968 models.īut the big news was the new Trans Am package, a name that would stick with the Firebird for decades to come. The broader fenders and wider look gave the car a more muscular look. This also helped distinguish the Firebird from the similar looking Camaro.
The most striking change to the Firebird occurred at the front of the car with the fact that the headlights were now separated from the grille and the use of a new bumper.
But both cars were still selling relatively well, so the move paid off for GM. Both the Firebird and its General Motors cousin the Camaro did a rare thing in 1969 and underwent significant restyles even though a full restyle was coming the following year.
