That is pretty cool, Mr. Wright who lived across the street from us had one like this with the Vista Roof when I was a kid. It was Yellow and white. I never thouight about it having a big block but I suppose it could have. It was sweet, almost like a Cadillac to me then.
My buddy called him and is gonna get some more pics. He Loves the 59-60 chevs. I got told about a running/driving 60 poncho vista, for $4500 this weekend. Don't really need another car around here right now though.
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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
come come now buddy are you sure you really care ? Just think of the adrenaline rush that big block will give you and the excitement about having a 348 care ??
Just think of the adrenaline rush that big block will give you and the excitement about having a 348 care ??
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
I remember that engine bay pic you sent me! (then checked your profile that said you were from Krydor!) The 60 is up on jackstands and torn apart already. The engine was too far gone (it was a 61 block) so Ive been snooping around for a replacement. I'd love to use this hardtop as a loaner but the guy never answers his phone. We'll see I guess! All's well though.
I am curious if this is one of my dads cars. The first car was his first bought new from Oshowa. It was a 60 Impala 4dr ht,tri-power 3-speed manual. It was white with red interior.He left that one in Powell River. The second car he bought in the 80s was a 6 cylinder with 2sp glide, white with red interior. I built a 348 with a Qjet carb and bolted to a 2sp glide kept the generator power steering and brakes factory added a clear dist. cap. I put short turbo mufflers under it which sounded good. When mom died he sold it cheap. I am not sure who bought it but it was sold from Salmon Arm in about 1992 - 1993. The car in Naniamo looks like it. If anybody knows more about this car, let me know.
I am curious if this is one of my dads cars. The first car was his first bought new from Oshowa. It was a 60 Impala 4dr ht,tri-power 3-speed manual. It was white with red interior.He left that one in Powell River. The second car he bought in the 80s was a 6 cylinder with 2sp glide, white with red interior. I built a 348 with a Qjet carb and bolted to a 2sp glide kept the generator power steering and brakes factory added a clear dist. cap. I put short turbo mufflers under it which sounded good. When mom died he sold it cheap. I am not sure who bought it but it was sold from Salmon Arm in about 1992 - 1993. The car in Naniamo looks like it. If anybody knows more about this car, let me know.
Good morning..... I remember seeing a car very, very similar to this car in Powell River a number of years ago. It sat in a driveway outside in the weather for what seemed like forever. When I saw this listing, I emailed the owner and asked him if it had come from Powell River and he said yes it did.........hope this helps..........(pm sent)........Doug.
a friend had the exact same 4 door in Three Hills, white, red interior, 348 that big wraparound back window, and i think it had air and power windows. He sold it at his business auction for 2500
If I remember this it was about 17-19 miles to a gallon. the car is about 4500lbs. the torque is nothing of a 283 2bbl;. It would lift the front end like you would not believe. And would rev faster than a 327. If you have never owned a W motor...you will never know what it's like.
IF someone would post more pics Icould give a good history on this car It was stored in dads shop for 10 years. body and paint done in 1982. Never Liked the crushed velvet .Radio is cool takes a min. but is good.
I have tried the number probably 20+ times to no avail-who knows, the car may be gone already. The first and only time I spoke with him he said his parents wanted it out of their yard! Keep us updated if any info emerges.
