This humorous commercial from 1969 encourages potential customers to “break away” in a brand new Pontiac Firebird. The commercial begins with several attractive young people moping in a field. They are keeping to themselves and look dejected. An announcer’s voice begins to tell the viewers why the people are so dejected: they could not get their hands on a Pontiac Firebird as soon as they were released: Pontiac could not manufacture the vehicles fast enough. The announcer bears good news, however. Customers like the people in the commercial-and you as well-can get immediate delivery on a brand new Pontiac Firebird. Customize your own Firebird with your choice of engine and bells and whistles. Your local Pontiac dealer, the announcer tells you, will “practically let you write your own deal.” If you don’t take advantage of this excellent offer on the exciting 1969 Firebird, the announcer says, you might get left behind.
How much does a replacement or reprogrammed ‘plug and play’ ECU / ECM cost?
Note: A high quality vin matched replacement ECU / ECU is typically $600 less than dealer installed parts.