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carnut70ls4


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Thought I would share I had the opportunity to purchase of a one owner 1968 Parisienne Convertible here in Calgary.

It's a numbers matching old girl, been sitting awhile thankfully inside, did not take too much to massage her back to life.

Getting the years of dust off her along with a new fluids etc. Was very surprised how the 396 moves this car along.

I would like to thank a member on this site for sharing this information on this gem for me to purchase.

Out of respect for his privacy I'll let him identify himself, but again a big thank you Sir.

Was not able to load any photos? But will try again later.



-- Edited by carnut70ls4 on Monday 16th of October 2023 05:53:16 PM

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If you can't get the photos to work please send me a PM, I'll give you my email address and I can post them.



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Congrats, can't wait to see her!



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I'll raise my hand and admit it was I that alerted Wayne of this car. Knowing he's always on the lookout for a gem in the rough, I figured this was right up his alley. I'm glad it worked out for all parties.

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seventy2plus2 wrote:

I'll raise my hand and admit it was I that alerted Wayne of this car. Knowing he's always on the lookout for a gem in the rough, I figured this was right up his alley. I'm glad it worked out for all parties.

 

Why am I not surprised. 

It was Clint that found a near perfect 68 convertible frame for me last year.

Well done.

 

Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)



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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
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Cool to see the correct "396" on the right valve cover to cover the Tonawanda decal that would have been placed on there when the engine was built.

What a nice car!

Will you submit a story with pics to Todd for a feature?

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What a nice car ! Power windows too.

 

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Awesome Ride, Excellent !!

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What a find! You're going to have some fun with that.



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SCORE!

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Sarnia Ontario dealer ?

An Eastern survivor that went west biggrin

Kind of backwards for Canada.

Cool car !



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Nice find. What emblem is on the steering wheel?

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Pontiac Emblem/crest on centre of steering wheel.

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What are your plans with it?



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Great find.

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cdnpont wrote:

What are your plans with it?

 None really, just kinda tinkering with the old girl keeps me out of mischief.



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All I ever see or hear of are 327 cars. The 396 325-horse was not the greatest in a car like a Camaro, but in a full-size car they are very well suited.

That car sure is a beauty, and mostly original

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Congratulations on this find. Beautiful car, all the better because it is a big block 



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These cars glide along. No effort. Silent.



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