Dave,
The car on the 69 page here is a senior GS model. The unique grill and domed hood of the GS 350 and GS 400 are visible in the picture. The apparent trim along the full length body crease line is actually a paint stripe. Among mid-size cars, only the Sportwagon uses chrome molding along the crease, that to set apart the wood grain trim. Optional chromed protective side moldings were offered for full size cars, but not for mid size that year.
On the 68 models, the GS350 and GS400 had no chrome molding along the crease. The base Skylark and the Skylark Custom had a chrome molding here standard. It would be hard to state that a 68 GS350 could not be special-ordered with chrome moldings, but option price lists don't show such an item. Adding the moldings back on would go against the usual styling rule of 'dechroming' the sportiest models.
Other differences in 68 side trim are present. The Skylark Custom uses fender skirts, the GS and base Skylark do not. The GS uses a large single 'vent' in the front fender just behind the wheel. The Skylark Custom and base Skylark use 3-narrow horizontal 'vents'. The GS has a triple racing stripe along the rocker panel which Skylarks do not have. GS models have special deck lid trim in addition.
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