1) I was wondering if any Winnipegers might be able to keep an eye out for early 1970's Park Pontiac badged cars; I understand the badge is supposed to have a field of green, but I also thought there was supposed to be red in the "P" over the tree... or maybe on the "P" as well as on "PARK"...
This is just a gut feeling.
2) If, by any odd chance any one has pictures (vintage or from an original car seen at a local show) of a 70-73 Firebird with either the 'Birchwood' or 'Park' badges still in place - I'd really like to see where they were mounted. (yup, I know this one is a stretch)
3) If by any chance anyone has any articles they might be able to share about Birchwood's racing efforts; I spoke a couple times last year with Denis Verrier around the time that he offered to give me one of his few remaining vintage Brichwood badges; During the discussions he told me that he even went with the team as far as Mission raceway running cars - the one that stands out to me was a Formula with the 455HO. (yes, I know that if the last one was a stretch, this one is a real long shot)
My car is from Birchwood, and an online acquaintance has a 1970 Trans Am which is from Park Pontiac - he is refinishing his badge, and will be putting it on his car. My intent is to authentically mount my badge (gasp!) - so I'd like to try to be sure I put it in the correct spot!
1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red on black (std) interior "no drivetrain option" car (same base drivetrain as GTO) 1:411 1970 Firebird Formulas originally sold in Canada
I really wonder how consistent the placement was over time, different trim guys installing etc etc. Have you tried connecting with the MB Pontiac Club?
I'll hit up a couple shows and will keep an eye out.
I hope it's a stick on badge, I don't think I'd consider installing it on a restored car. It's really a 'day 2' peice.
I did reach out to the Winnipeg club;
The badge for my aqquaintances car was given by a member of the club.
He cut the badge posts off;
At this time, my intent is to actually mount the badge, as opposed to two sided tape ect.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red on black (std) interior "no drivetrain option" car (same base drivetrain as GTO) 1:411 1970 Firebird Formulas originally sold in Canada
Oh!
Those are pretty cool!
- I wonder what the Park Pontiac plate was for - I don't recall Manitoba ever NOT having dual plates!
(my first licensed car was my firebird, and that set was the old black and white plates! - I think I still have them squirreled away somewhere!)
I will take it then that I was mistaken on the red bit;
I know my dad (whom some joked as changing cars more than underwear) had several Park Pontiac vehicles;
I'll chalk it up to a memory that was less than accurate.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red on black (std) interior "no drivetrain option" car (same base drivetrain as GTO) 1:411 1970 Firebird Formulas originally sold in Canada
