Poll: Which '70? (3/6/2023)

That dash and the hood were significant selling points. Pontiac touted the dash as something like a cockpit, with everything oriented toward the driver. The hood was "the longest in the industry," and you felt it sitting behind the wheel. It was a new approach, and people loved it. Interestingly, and without nearly as much fanfare, Ford did much the same thing with their dash on their full-size cars in '69.

@jkuvakas 

The full-size Ford dash was truly a command center for the driver.  No chance of any passenger ever being able to change the radio station!

@jack-dodds 

The term used to describe the curvature / slant of the side glass into the roof. 

At least that's what I've heard / read.  I've been lucky over the years to be invited to preview / critique some car designs.

Steve

Posted by: @jkuvakas

That dash and the hood were significant selling points. Pontiac touted the dash as something like a cockpit, with everything oriented toward the driver. The hood was "the longest in the industry," and you felt it sitting behind the wheel. It was a new approach, and people loved it. Interestingly, and without nearly as much fanfare, Ford did much the same thing with their dash on their full-size cars in '69.

I once had a 1969 Ford LTD and I really liked this dash configuration.  It was a great car.

I'm going with the more refined design of the Monte Carlo as opposed to the in-your-face styling of the GP.