The owner of a 1966 Grand Prix could boast about some points over the Grande Parisienne, such as wide track chassis, optional triple-carb performance engines, optional 8 bolt wheels, lower body chrome cladding and real wood trim.
However, the Grande Parisienne owner can claim some counter boasts:
>Lower production/rarity. 5,147 Sport Coupe vs. 36,757 Grand Prix.
>Stronger top engine option. 425 hp 427 vs. 376 hp 421.
>1" longer. 215.8" vs. 214.8" (even though the Grande Parisienne's 119" wheelbase is 2" shorter)
>Fancier standard wheel cover. With three-way simulated spinner vs. without spinner.
>Fancier standard steering wheel. Two spoke with lower partial horn ring vs. without horn ring.
Tachometer as standard equipment on all 4 speed Grande Parisiennes vs having to pay extra for it on a 4 speed Grand Prix. ...
Carl, is that a 1966-only fact? It might be a similar marketing situation to the 1966 Caprice with bucket seats - they came with a complete gauge setup in the centre stack.
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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
Tachometer as standard equipment on all 4 speed Grande Parisiennes vs having to pay extra for it on a 4 speed Grand Prix. ...
Carl, is that a 1966-only fact? It might be a similar marketing situation to the 1966 Caprice with bucket seats - they came with a complete gauge setup in the centre stack.
65 and 66 Canadian Pontiac for sure. I think also 63 and 64 as well but don't have proof.
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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 (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
