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1956 PONTIAC CANADIAN BROCHURE PICTURES


Hey Fella's,  here's some pictures of the Canadian 1956 Pontiac Brochure.

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One of these just sold the other day on evil pay.  Are you the lucky new owner?

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I like it because it shows us that the 265 small block painted green.

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I did get it on Ebay but it was a few months ago. I'm quite pleased as it is in really good condition.  I'm thinking about getting it scanned for all to enjoy. Don't have a scanner myself but one of my nieces or nephews might. 

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That would be great because the only one we have posted for 56 is a dutch version, rare but we don't know what it says, also only offered 261 in export models. Even a good colour copy would be ok if you don't have a scanner you could mail the copy to someone who does.

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yes sounds like a good idea

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Yeah a scan would really help me trying to understand whether I should advise my brother with the 56 four door hardtop laurention to hang on to it or not.

(the 56 four door thread)

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Did you give up on scanning this brochure? I would be quite interested in seeing it and having a copy to look at on my computer. I have a 1956 Pathfinder and a 56 Laurentian. So this brochure would be great to read and look at. I did get the copies of the one from the Netherlands.

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-- Edited by 427carl on Wednesday 30th of June 2010 12:42:40 PM

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I just ordered (from a Canadian guy through evilbay) an ad that shows BOTH Canadian models (Pathfinder and Laurentian) and US model (Star Chief) on the same page!!! Here's a little version, I will post a big version when I get it (some day ... it's coming Canada Post, eh).

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IF you look close you can see the difference in front fender outline, CAN versus US.

Dave

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Wasn't '56 the strike year when Oshawa production was severely cut, so GM brought in cars (and trucks?) from south of the border?



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4 1/2 month strike  from September 9. 1955  until February 22, 1956

Chevrolet  canadian
Year        Built                 Imported

1955         79,030              4,668

1956        48,556               12,017

1957         79,318              324

Totals       206,904             17,009

-- Edited by 68sd on Thursday 1st of July 2010 10:18:54 PM

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Interesting, very low production year then.  My bro is getting very interested in his Canadian 56 Laurentian 4 door hardtop (black with yellow interior 265 3 speed)
so this will be even more motivation to get the rare beast up and running.

Good to know!





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38 Willys pickup electric

39 Buick (327 with 700 r4)

66 Beaumont 4 door hardtop

69 Chevy CST pickup

1976 GMC 23'  motorhome

1994 Impala SS (temporary, according to my wife)



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CBC clip  really cool!


http://archives.cbc.ca/economy_business/labour_unions/clips/16862/#

-- Edited by 68sd on Friday 2nd of July 2010 09:33:15 AM

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i once heard there were plans to scrap the whole Canadian 56 model year

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Wow! Cool news video. Didn't know they preserved them and had them available for viewing from over 50 years ago. Thanks!

Dave

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  1964 Acadian Beaumont SD convert, 283 - factory 195 hp, Powerglide, 3.08 10-bolt - Cruiser

  2012 US-built crew cab truck - Daily Driver and Boat Trailering



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Yes very cool, took me back to the many times I was on strike in the railway. Can be a nasty bussiness.

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68sd wrote:


Chevrolet  canadian
Year        Built                 Imported

1955         79,030              4,668

1956        48,556               12,017

1957         79,318              324


Umm, what were Pontiac numbers?

Dave

 



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  1964 Acadian Beaumont SD convert, 283 - factory 195 hp, Powerglide, 3.08 10-bolt - Cruiser

  2012 US-built crew cab truck - Daily Driver and Boat Trailering



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well i can give a estimated guess?  these are yearly totals but...

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-- Edited by 68sd on Friday 2nd of July 2010 04:09:54 PM

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