Courtesy of: Pontiac Historic Services

"The 1969 Grand Prix is totally new in image, concept and level of luxury," said John Z. DeLorean, a General Motors vice president and Pontiac's general manager. "It is the blue chip in the specific body sports car field." The Model "J" stands for John Z. DeLorean.

The Grand Prix front end styling is distinguished by a wrap-around bumper, individually 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 evident and attractive as the long hood. Large sail areas provide limousine-type privacy for rear seat passengers.

As was done with the hidden windshield wipers, Pontiac now has concealed the radio antenna, marking another first in the industry. The hidden antenna is exclusive and standard to the Grand Prix.

Fabricated with the windshield is a barely visable wire, .005 inches in diameter, which extends up the center of the windshiel and across the full width at the top. A wire at the lower center of the windshield connects the antenna to the radio.

This antenna is not subject to weathering, being bent or broken. Another side feature is the exclusive door handle of an all-new flush design. It is operated by pushing the button shaped end of the handle and pulling the handle as it comes out of its recessed position.