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Topic starter
24/01/2025 10:46 pm
This is one of my favorite Pontiac models, actually the three I have by Route 66/Conquest Models are all pretty great.
1958 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible in Tropicana Turquoise & White w/a white top.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
24/01/2025 10:49 pm
It is a beauty for sure John; my personal favorite is the HT....wow!
24/01/2025 11:22 pm
Great model but I also like those heavy boulders in the background.
Roger Kerr
24/01/2025 11:53 pm
The Conquest 1958 Pontiacs are beautiful models. I have the open convertible in Mallard Turquoise and Marlin Turquoise.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
25/01/2025 12:27 am
Aside from having the letters "P O N T I A C" on the hood & fenders instead of "Bonneville," I see no other differences - which is kind of rare at that time. Usually there were at least some trim changes.
25/01/2025 6:47 am
A gorgeous automobile and color of this Pontiac replica from Route 66/Conquest. Exceptionally nice one shown here !
25/01/2025 11:08 am
Yes, John's pic settings never fail to disappoint.
Steve
25/01/2025 12:48 pm
The 1/1 of this Canadian Pontiac belongs to Buz Kirkel in his car collection. While the car, at a glance, looks like the Bonneville, there are many differences between the two. Happy to have this model in my collection.
25/01/2025 1:02 pm
there are many differences between the two.
They must be under the skin, perhaps a Chevrolet frame or different interior pieces. 🤔 🤔
John Merritt and Jack Dodds reacted
25/01/2025 6:19 pm
"not so wide track" Pontiac.
...right, but "wide track" was their slogan in 1958.
I know '59 CAN Pontiacs used '59 Chevy "not so wide" chassis, which resulted in odd looking cars. But in 1958, I assume the differences between Pontiac & Chevy chassis was negligible. 🤔 🤔
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Topic starter
25/01/2025 6:36 pm
The '58 Pontiac Parisienne was the top of the Canadian Pontiac lineup, which was the Strato Chief, the Laurentian and the Parisienne. All three nameplates used the Chevrolet chassis, engine and drivetrains with the US Pontiac body panels adapted to fit the smaller platforms.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
25/01/2025 8:53 pm
@jcarnutz Yes, I recall Buz saying the car was a few inches shorter than the US model. BTW, Buz's name for his car is 'Pierre'. Quite fitting.