I talked to owner this morn.  I told him to contact gentleman  in PEI.. The gentleman, talked to him and passed on the car..I got a call from owner tonight, and I canceled my flight.. Going to look at 68 Grande Parisienne in New Hamburg tomorrow..  has been sitting since 94 is on bias ply  asking 2200 or b.o.

69Laurentian wrote:

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From what Carl tells me the car is rough. Rust in rear window area, doors, rear quarters and frame has been repaired using square tubing (!). Engine runs poorly. Chock this one up to needing a lot of TLC (Tons of Loot and Cash). I hope someone saves it.
Todd

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Yep, I was in contact with the seller also ... there is a lot of work to do to the car ... it probably needs a lot of new skin! Rust under the vinyl top, a bad paint job that is bubbling. The car looks good from afar, but far from good.
The interior is nice, the drivetrain is untouched/all there, but the frame has been boxed.
Oh well, if someone has the time, $$$$, and help (I can't spend that much on a car because I'm restoring a 150+ year old farm house here on the Island), it will be a fantastic car! 

MC wrote:

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Just out of curiosity, would that frame be the same as a '68 Impala unit?

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That would be correct sir!

I think this car is a better buy than the 69 2+2 that was for sale a while ago, just because of the color combo. I really want a big block Pontiac, but I just couldn't warm up to that 2+2.
This one is too far away for me though.

What has happened to the 2+2 427 4 spd. in Naticoke?

MC wrote:

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Saw this on kijiji, and if I were in a position to buy right now I'd be on it big time!

Here's the ad url:

http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1968 -PONTIAC-GRAND-PARISIENNE-W0QQAdIdZ49621418

The text from the Ad:

1968 PONTIAC GRAND PARISIENNE Price: $8,500.00

Ad ID: 49621418   Visits: 352

Street address: PEI View map Location: Halifax Date Listed: 03-May-08 Rare 1968 Pontiac Grand Parisienne 2 door hard top 1 of only 30 built with 427-385 hp, turbo 400, 12 bolt posi, all numbers matching. Asking 8500$ located in Summerside PEI no emails please call 902-436-4921

A couple of pics (2 more in the actual ad):

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      The owner called me today, and wanted me to pass on, that this car is not rotted out, and has safe frame repair, and is drivable. I had passed on car ,because I wanted to drive it ,immediately home 1200 miles... He says the locals are looking for more car, for the money, something that is perfect ,and ready to go...   He seems to think, we could help him find a buyer, who knows how rare it is    1 OF 30 is very rare.. how many of those are left?     If I had a xtra 8500 I would buy it, and leave it with Peter, in Sackville, until I could drive down and trailer it home ... There is a dealer in P.E.I.who travels to car auction in London EVERY week..He has 5-6 car carrier.. If anyone can think of someone who can save this!!!!!  please call owner.. The 69 4 speed was 16 thou? wasn't it?

69Laurentian wrote:

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In my opinion it would still need a frame swap. Did you ask him his lowest price or is he firm?

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        I am sure it would need the frame   I didnt ask him about less money, but I would bet 7500.00 would buy it...

MC wrote:

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Saw this on kijiji, and if I were in a position to buy right now I'd be on it big time!

Here's the ad url:

http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1968 -PONTIAC-GRAND-PARISIENNE-W0QQAdIdZ49621418

The text from the Ad:

1968 PONTIAC GRAND PARISIENNE Price: $8,500.00

Ad ID: 49621418   Visits: 352

Street address: PEI View map Location: Halifax Date Listed: 03-May-08 Rare 1968 Pontiac Grand Parisienne 2 door hard top 1 of only 30 built with 427-385 hp, turbo 400, 12 bolt posi, all numbers matching. Asking 8500$ located in Summerside PEI no emails please call 902-436-4921

A couple of pics (2 more in the actual ad):

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       would anyone be more interested in this car, IF I got it to Ontario????

I think Dave should buy it for two reasons:
1) He has experience doing frame swaps
2) He needs a new avatar

MC wrote:

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I think it's awesome that you're trying to find a good home for it. Way to go.

FWIW, even with the frame repair it still looks like a pretty good deal, given the rarity and uniqueness of the car. It does deserve proper treatment, and I agree that a frame transplant would probably be the best course of action, without actually seeing the level of corrosion in person. Hopefully someone with the desire to save it and the means to do the work will snap it up.

I would imagine there would be some Chevy fans down south who would jump at the chance of getting probably one of the most unique 427-powered cars there is...

Still wish I had the means to get it, though...

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       I hate to let this car go to a non Pontiac person..Gregg offered me a better deal on it to help with shipping...I just cant make up my mind..I can buy the 455 bonneville from NC for 10 and it had air and needs nothing 

-- Edited by 427carl at 20:25, 2008-05-12

It really is a tough decision. Like a lot of guys here I'd be all over it if I didn't have a toy already and a pile of landscaping to do this year (walkways etc etc-the expensive stuff). Too bad GM of Canada didn't have a museum. That would be a perfect piece.. Maybe I should open a Canadian Poncho museum!
Todd