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05/02/2026 12:15 am
'68 Mercury or Pontiac?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
05/02/2026 12:28 am
wow! I love that GTO, but to me, the Mercury out-cools it. I'm a sucker for a nice-looking fastback!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
05/02/2026 1:40 am
I went with the Merc in spite of it non-muscle color. I remember how disappointed I was with the complete change of this GTO from the previous few years, which remain my favorites of the marque. GM did tweak it a bit in '69 though, which made quite a difference.
05/02/2026 3:20 am
I thought all '68 GTOs came with the Endura front bumper? Could it be the Endura bumper was damaged and unavailable, so a LeMans bumper and grill were substituted? In spite of the front end, I'll go with the GTO
05/02/2026 6:37 am
I've had earlier versions of each car - a 67 Cyclone GT and a 64 GTO. First off, Pete is 100% correct; the 68 GTO had the plastic front bumper, not metal/chrome. I actually dislike each of these two cars for 68 but am going with the Merc because of the GTO roofline and vinyl top.
05/02/2026 7:16 am
You guys already know my answer, lol. Pete, you could actually get the GTO with the chrome bumper, very few did and it was a rare, (code 674), factory-order "Endura Delete" option. Thanks John for another great Pontiac. 😊
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05/02/2026 7:50 am
Geno, you're GOOD! Thanks for setting the record straight.You guys already know my answer, lol. Pete, you could actually get the GTO with the chrome bumper, very few did and it was a rare, (code 674), factory-order "Endura Delete" option. Thanks John for another great Pontiac. 😊
John Bono
North Jersey
05/02/2026 7:50 am
GTO. It looks sophisticated compared to the Mercury.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
05/02/2026 8:25 am
Tie. I found it hard to come out and say I liked one more than the other. I have always liked a fastback but I am not to crazy about the grill or the color on/of the Mercury. To me the firebird like grill and vinyl roof on the GTO are disappointing.
05/02/2026 8:43 am
Neither of these are favorites of mine but based strictly on looks, the Mercury wins.
05/02/2026 9:14 am
Not a fan of fastbacks, and totally dislike the GTO's after the great '65 - '67's. I'll take the Mercury over the GTO. Bought a Coronet Super Bee in '68 and loved it.
05/02/2026 10:24 am
I went with the Merc. It reminds me of the 66-67 Dodge Charger which are my favorites.
05/02/2026 10:40 am
I looked and I typed. PONTIAC! Not a fan of the "fastback" roof-line on any car and for my taste there were too many of them during the muscle car era.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
05/02/2026 10:53 am
GTO please John. Both choices are great here but the Pontiac appeals to me more.
05/02/2026 11:44 am
Agreed, the front end styling of the Merc isn't too pleasing. To me anyway, I like the rest of the styling, but my Pontiac-centricity overules here, lol.😁GTO please John. Both choices are great here but the Pontiac appeals to me more.
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