1967 Pontiac Parisienne Custom-made Convertible
1967 Pontiac Parisienne in All Saints, TV Series, 1998-2009 Ep. 7.40
Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin: 
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Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene
Comments about this vehicle
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◊ 2014-06-27 13:00 |
1967 Pontiac Bonnville/Catalina/Laurentian Sedan converted into a Convertible |
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◊ 2014-06-27 14:11 |
Or Parisienne. This was assembled in Australia. -- Last edit: 2014-06-27 14:12:42 |
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◊ 2014-06-27 17:12 |
Parisiennes in Australia? I thought that name was used only in Canada! I would never have imagined that these big Pontiacs were assembled in Australia. Thanks for the info, Ans. In Canada, the Pontiac Parisienne was actually built on the Chevrolet chassis with the American Pontiac-styled exterior body panels (they weren't the same as U.S. Pontiac panels since they had to fit the shorter-wheelbase 119" Chevrolet frame). Looking a bit on the Internet, I found these brochures for the "Holden Pontiac Parisienne". Fascinating to see a Parisienne with RH steering! My brothers had '64 and '65 Parisiennes. It was a thrill to ride in them when I was a kid. These cars were very popular in Canada. Link to "www.oldcarbrochures.org" http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/Australia-2/1968-Pontriac-Parissiene And here's something about a 1967 Australian Parisienne convertible. It seems the Australian Pontiac Parisienne sedans and hardtops were assembled locally but that the convertibles were shipped from Canada to Australia, with right-hand steering! Very interesting. http://users.chariot.net.au/~dale3 -- Last edit: 2014-06-27 21:58:01 |
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◊ 2014-06-28 12:30 |
Well, I didn't even know that the convertibles were imported CBU into Australia. That's very interesting. Also they were assembled in Australia between 1961-70. Also at the same time this one was made, you could also get the Impala. Also only the Laurentian and Parisienne names were used in Australia. Bonneville and Catalina were not used down under. Slightly off topic but the Parisienne was also avaliable in Europe Picture here: Link to "en.wikipedia.org" -- Last edit: 2014-06-28 12:40:59 |
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◊ 2014-06-28 15:16 |
"Also only the Laurentian and Parisienne names were used in Australia". Maybe you can answer this question Ans. Since they were chosen by GM expressly for the Canadian market, why were those names also used in Australia? It would have made more sense to give them local names, as they did in our country. The "Laurentian" name comes from the Laurentian Mountains range and "Parisienne" was chosen to appeal to the French-speaking people who live in the province of Quebec (I'm one of them). So, why not do the same thing in your country and give these cars local names? BTW, GM Canada also sold a badge-engineered version of the US Chevyll/Nova called "Acadian" (to pay tribute to people of French ancestry who live in the Maritimes, those provinces situated in the Eastern-most part of Canada, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean). http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/Canada/1963-Acadian-Brochure Finally, it must have been quite an experience to drive these very large, gas-guzzling cars in Europe, especially in the small streets of the old towns! -- Last edit: 2014-06-28 16:27:20 |
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◊ 2014-06-29 01:13 |
They were also built in the Philippines; General Motors had a local distributor, Yutivo Corporation starting from the early 1950s to the mid 1970s. They were apparently the first General Motors assembly operation in Asia. They built cars from CKD kits including the Canadian Pontiac Parisienne, Buick Electra, Chevrolet Camaros, lots of Impalas and Bel Airs etc. even Opels, Vauxhalls and Holdens to be sold locally. http://www.69pace.com/1967_yutivo_other.htm |
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◊ 2014-06-29 03:15 |
To be honest, I'm not that sure why only Laurentian and Parisienne was used. I'm guessing it was probably just the decision of GMH Australia. I mean, they were using Canadian kits, so maybe that's why? As for driving one of these in Europe, well it would be different from driving anything else. I have heard of the Acadian, very interesting. It just seems to be like the 1960 Frontenac, which is a badge engineered 1960 Falcon. -- Last edit: 2014-06-29 03:21:59 |
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◊ 2014-06-29 03:18 |
Well ,I didn't even know that. Very interesting. |
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◊ 2014-06-29 05:17 |
I'm amazed how much I've learned about automotive history and marketing strategies, all that just from a single picture. Thank you guys! |
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◊ 2014-06-29 22:22 |
Aus assembly probably more likely to be CDN origin than US due to Commonwealth tariff arrangements. |
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◊ 2014-06-29 22:49 |
You're probably right. I'd forgotten that both Australia and Canada were and still are members of the Commonwealth. General Motors US must have felt fortunate to have a Canadian subsidiary since they benefitted indirectly from this tariff arrangement! In the 1960's, General Motors was the largest corporation in the world. Today, with over two million employees, it's Walmart!!! One offered good pay which allowed for a decent standard of living, the other gives its "associates" minimum wage; in fact, these employees get so little money, that many of them rely on food stamps to feed themselves and their family! One thing is sure, Walmart workers won't ever be able to buy a new GM car. The American middle-class has shrunk considerably over the past 30-40 years. Sadly, America has become the land of the super rich and of the working poor. OK, end of today's editorial... -- Last edit: 2014-06-30 16:34:44 |
