I can't stop liking those cars. I always thought they were good looking and quality wise, great cars.
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GM did a great job for the time on those downsized big cars. My father-in-law gave me his 1977 Olds 98 Regency with 403 power back in the late 1980s. It was comfy, roomy and solid - and thirsty.
That green was very popular around 1977/78. The car in question looks like a time capsule. I expected it to have a 305, but a 350 is much better. The U.S. cars were Bonnevilles and had completely different engines than the Chevrolet 250, 305 & 350 that we got in Canada. In the U.S. they could have a 231 Buick V6, 301 & 350 Pontiac, and even a 400 Pontiac.
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67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.
In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...
Cam, Toronto.
I don't judge a man by how far he's fallen, but by how far back he bounces - Patton
Took my driving test in one of those, an '81 back when it was new. Got quite a bit of seat time in one and I will always remember how nice the car drove. Very comfortable, and it left an impression on my with how well it handled. Not sports car handling, but it just felt tight and planted to the road, much moreso than its predecessors... didn't wallow around like most of the cars I've owned from the sixties and seventies.
I often become tempted by these, as you still see very nice examples going for cheap money...
OK how come it's always the GREEN ones that survive like this? As a friend once said to me when we were looking at a low mile survivor at a car show, " Man that guy must have really hated that car not to drive it much all those years".
After having a '77 Cutlass S with a "pillow-back" interior, I'd never own one again. I hated that car.
Sorry, but I think this car is an "old man's" car. I'm 53, and I'm not old enough to drive this car!
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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.
After having a '77 Cutlass S with a "pillow-back" interior, I'd never own one again. I hated that car.
Sorry, but I think this car is an "old man's" car. I'm 53, and I'm not old enough to drive this car!
Hate to break it to you Darryl, but pretty much all we're interested in are "old man's" cars...
Sorry again, but I don't consider my "old car" an old man's car Mark.
I'm not ready for white shoes, black nylon knee socks, plaid shorts up to my navel, and tucked-in rayon "sports shirts" yet. That's the attire you need to drive one of these.
Maybe I'm too young for this site!
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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.
a few years back at cruise night, identical one was at cruise night all the time. Same green on green but a nice stout 454 with a/c tucked under the hood. (wolf in sheeps clothing). I agree whole heartedly its an old mans car. Buuuuuut I like old mans cars. I own one. My son owns one. I am saving my knee high socks, for shuffle boarding in Florida in 20 years...just kidding. The car looks very clean. Owner is a gear head. (look in his garage) so its probably really well maintained.
a few years back at cruise night, identical one was at cruise night all the time. Same green on green but a nice stout 454 with a/c tucked under the hood. (wolf in sheeps clothing).
i stand corrected....no a/c, but that car is so clean. I loved it...disappeared a few years ago. Havent seen it at cruise night in years.thanks for pics Carl
i bought a red 78 one once for the 350. the previous owner had a skinny driveway between to old building in old halifax. both side had serious rash. stuck that motor in a jeep.
After having a '77 Cutlass S with a "pillow-back" interior, I'd never own one again. I hated that car.
Sorry, but I think this car is an "old man's" car. I'm 53, and I'm not old enough to drive this car!
Hate to break it to you Darryl, but pretty much all we're interested in are "old man's" cars...
Sorry again, but I don't consider my "old car" an old man's car Mark.
I'm not ready for white shoes, black nylon knee socks, plaid shorts up to my navel, and tucked-in rayon "sports shirts" yet. That's the attire you need to drive one of these.
Maybe I'm too young for this site!
Wasn't a jab, Darryl... just making a joke. I'm always hearing that the old ponchos and muscle cars that I like are "old man's cars"... true enough as most of them were made over 40 years ago!
A lot of young guys these days aren't interested in cars at all, and many tend to look at any old car as bad for the environment.
I'm a little younger than you and likely a whole lot less mature (again, a joke)! My memories of a 1981 Parisienne are learning to 4-wheel drift (foolishly) and blasting the stereo as a teenager just learning to drive. To me, the car doesn't have "old man" memories, whereas you have a different experience with them. They are all still old cars enjoyed by previous generations... it's all in the perspective, I think.
After having a '77 Cutlass S with a "pillow-back" interior, I'd never own one again. I hated that car.
Sorry, but I think this car is an "old man's" car. I'm 53, and I'm not old enough to drive this car!
Hate to break it to you Darryl, but pretty much all we're interested in are "old man's" cars...
Sorry again, but I don't consider my "old car" an old man's car Mark.
I'm not ready for white shoes, black nylon knee socks, plaid shorts up to my navel, and tucked-in rayon "sports shirts" yet. That's the attire you need to drive one of these.
Maybe I'm too young for this site!
Wasn't a jab, Darryl... just making a joke. I'm always hearing that the old ponchos and muscle cars that I like are "old man's cars"... true enough as most of them were made over 40 years ago!
A lot of young guys these days aren't interested in cars at all, and many tend to look at any old car as bad for the environment.
I'm a little younger than you and likely a whole lot less mature (again, a joke)! My memories of a 1981 Parisienne are learning to 4-wheel drift (foolishly) and blasting the stereo as a teenager just learning to drive. To me, the car doesn't have "old man" memories, whereas you have a different experience with them. They are all still old cars enjoyed by previous generations... it's all in the perspective, I think.
Enjoy your '64, it'll be sweet when it's done!
I'm, at the most part, joking around also, sort of.
Certain cars just bring to mind certain stereotypes of drivers. It's all in the image of the marque, body type, year, colour, etc. that brings you to that stereotype.
Some people love cars like the one in this thread, but I was just stating another point of view, the view of a young man.
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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.
Certain cars just bring to mind certain stereotypes of drivers. It's all in the image of the marque, body type, year, colour, etc. that brings you to that stereotype.
Therein lies the difference. I'm not into stereotypes. They're just cars - anybody can drive them.
Yeah, you likely think an LT1 Fleetwood is an old man's car too Darryl......!
No comment ... by doing that I will not incriminate myself.
There is a reason why I don't usually comment (good, bad, or indifferent) on "these type" of cars, and by commenting on this '78 Parisienne, I broke my own rule. I'll bite my tongue from now on!
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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.
