Went for a scoot on the bike today, down the 401 to Colborne, and made a deal on the 67 Grande Parisienne that Fred (68sd) posted about a while back. A little weary of working on the 69', I felt I needed a "driver" to sooth the soul for a while.
327/275, TH400, 12 bolt. 56000 original miles.
I'll have what I think is a piece of CP history in my drive next week!
-- Edited by cdnpont on Tuesday 15th of September 2009 07:03:50 PM
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
"So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think... The good outnumber you, and we always will." Patton Oswalt
I'm glad to see a member buy that car. It's as nice a 67 you will find anywhere. You have got to find out more about the embassy history and post it. In the meantime what a great driver!
I happen to think the 4 dr hardtop is one of the most under rated cars ever built. They were great examples of engineering and looked as good if not better than the 2 dr hardtops. I don't think any automaker has attempted to duplicate this design since the 60's. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. This is a beautiful example of 60's design and engineering and I'm very glad to see it in the hands of someone that will drive and enjoy the car. Congrats!!
She sure is a darling!!! Had I not of had a 4-dr Grande, I would have snatched this one for sure!! Cangrats Mark!!! Keep her safe.......... Oh, and by the way, you can edit your bio now as it seems you have convinced the "boss".....................(lol)
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Tuesday 15th of September 2009 07:22:13 PM
She sure is a darling!!! Had I not of had a 4-dr Grande, I would have snatched this one for sure!! Cangrats Mark!!! Keep her safe.......... Oh, and by the way, you can edit your bio now as it seems you have convinced the "boss".....................(lol)
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Tuesday 15th of September 2009 07:22:13 PM
Bio changed...lol!
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
looks fantastic !!! I always loved 4-door hardtops, shame on those in the hobby that undermind 4-doors-that car looks great ! A true Classic appearing in incredible condition.
It causes me pain seeing it because I remembered I crushed my 69 Grande Parisenne zone manager's car because it was a 4 door hardtop.... 427, every option known to man but it was a 4 door hardtop....... I just can't believe I used to think that way. You bought a beautiful car.
Out in the country here (when I was a kid) we used to say those 4 door hardtops were the best cars for hunting rabbits because with all the windows down that shotgun could be moved around to cover a lot of ground!
Of course we were joking...
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
It causes me pain seeing it because I remembered I crushed my 69 Grande Parisenne zone manager's car because it was a 4 door hardtop.... 427, every option known to man but it was a 4 door hardtop....... I just can't believe I used to think that way. You bought a beautiful car.
Out in the country here (when I was a kid) we used to say those 4 door hardtops were the best cars for hunting rabbits because with all the windows down that shotgun could be moved around to cover a lot of ground!
Of course we were joking...
wonder what the city boys think ? drive by shootings ?
1960 Pontiac Strato Chief Safari 1960 Laurentian Safari 1960 Laurentian 4door(scrapped) 2001 Grand Am Traded on a '96 Suburban 2WD 2002 Hyundai Accent(SOLD) 1968 Grand Parisienne Scrapped and SOLD
Wow, congrats! Great score, can't wait to see it, glad it went to a CP member.
I agree with everyone else, 4 door hardtops are just beautiful. I remember seeing the big two page ads for these types of cars when I was a kid in magazines like Life, The Canadian (which used to come in the Toronto Star on weekends) and others and just always thought they looked so classy. I think they continued to make them in GM B bodies through the mid 70's. I know a friend bought a 75 Delta 88 Royale four dr hardtop in dark blue an it was a beaut!
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1970 LS4 (eventually an LS5) Laurentian 2dr hdtp -and a bunch of other muscle cars...
I think they continued to make them in GM B bodies through the mid 70's. I know a friend bought a 75 Delta 88 Royale four dr hardtop in dark blue an it was a beaut!
Yup, here is a page from the '76 GM Canada brochure, last year for the 4 dr. hardtop at GM.