Automotive Landscape of 1969
A look at models launched in 1969
- Mar 2: Concorde Supersonic Speed and Auto Design – Supersonic aerospace engineering heavily influences aggressive wedge-shaped styling trends in European sports car design, championed by Italian stylists.
- Jul 20: Apollo 11 Moon Landing and Lunar Rove Tech – NASA develops specialized aerospace mobility technologies that influence rugged off-road vehicle engineering and lightweight alloy manufacturing.
- Sep 1: Nissan Fairlady Z (Datsun 240Z) Launch – Nissan introduces the Datsun 240Z globally, offering breathtaking styling, independent suspension, and reliable sports performance at a fraction of the cost of European rivals.
- Oct 29: ARPANET and Factory Automation – Early computer networking principles begin influencing automated factory robotics and inventory logistics within modern automotive assembly plants.
US
Dodge Charger
R/T
POWER
425 HP
RARITY
89,000 Sold
US
Chevrolet Blazer
K5 4x4
POWER
200 HP
RARITY
4,935 Sold
US
Chevrolet Blazer
K5 4WD
POWER
200 HP
RARITY
4,935 Sold
US
Nissan GT-R
Hakosuka
POWER
160 HP
RARITY
2,000 Sold
US
Pontiac Firebird
Trans Am Package
POWER
345 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
US
Dodge Daytona
Winged Warrior
POWER
425 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
US
Dodge Daytona
Charger Daytona
POWER
425 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Fiat 128
Berline
POWER
55 HP
RARITY
3,107,000 Sold
EUROPE
Autobianchi A112
Supermini
POWER
70 HP
RARITY
1,254,178 Sold
EUROPE
Ford Capri
MK1
POWER
138 HP
RARITY
400,000 Sold
EUROPE
Ford Capri
MK1 1600GT
POWER
138 HP
RARITY
400,000 Sold
EUROPE
Porsche 914
914/6
POWER
110 HP
RARITY
118,978 Sold
EUROPE
De Tomaso Pantera
L
POWER
330 HP
RARITY
7,260 Sold
EUROPE
De Tomaso Pantera
Ghia Coupe
POWER
330 HP
RARITY
7,260 Sold
ASIA
Nissan Fairlady Z
240Z
POWER
151 HP
RARITY
450,000 Sold
ASIA
Nissan Fairlady Z
S30 (240Z)
POWER
151 HP
RARITY
450,000 Sold
ASIA
Mitsubishi Galant
AII
POWER
125 HP
RARITY
50,000 Sold