Vehicle Sighting - 1962 Pontiac Parisienne

[Number_35]

Here's a classic Canadian "Cheviac" - pretty much a reskinned Chevy, badged as a Pontiac.

The three trim levels for Pontiac at that time were Strato Chief, Laurentian, and Parisienne. The Grande Parisienne came along later, perhaps for '66.

The drivetrains were typically pure Chevy. This one would likely be a 283/Powerglide.

Back in my oil, lube, and tune-up tech days, there were still lots of 1960s Chevys and Pontiacs on the road. I recall that a number of Chevy V8s had a "327 Turbofire" decal on the air-cleaner housing, and saw at least one Pontiac that said "327 Astroflash" instead.

 

[WobblyElvis]

That is the exact car I learned to drive wiht. At idle you could not tell if the engine was running. Went to the scarp yard around 1975 with 150,000 miles on it. Burned quite a bit of oil at that time. Thanks for the pics.

 

[hemitom]

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Here's a classic Canadian "Cheviac" - pretty much a reskinned Chevy, badged as a Pontiac.

The three trim levels for Pontiac at that time were Strato Chief, Laurentian, and Parisienne. The Grande Parisienne came along later, perhaps for '66.

The drivetrains were typically pure Chevy. This one would likely be a 283/Powerglide.

Back in my oil, lube, and tune-up tech days, there were still lots of 1960s Chevys and Pontiacs on the road. I recall that that a number of Chevy V8s had a "327 Turbofire" decal on the air-cleaner housing, and saw at least one Pontiac that said "327 Astroflash" instead.

My father had one of these think it was 230 or 235 six in his ?
i remember him saying pedal kissing the carpet she could break 90mph and not much more.

 

[eljefino]

Curved front and rear glass, flat side glass. They just started making curved glass.

Look at a 1960 Valiant. It's like the body style guys had to hurriedly introduce the new glass tech to the sheet metal.

The Poncho does this more smoothly. It was also a more premium vehicle.

 

[Number_35]

That is the exact car I learned to drive wiht. At idle you could not tell if the engine was running. Went to the scarp yard around 1975 with 150,000 miles on it. Burned quite a bit of oil at that time. Thanks for the pics.

A fellow student had a white '62. This would have been in 1974. I was jealous - thought the lines were classic even then.

 

[Number_35]

My father had one of these think it was 230 or 235 six in his ?
i remember him saying pedal kissing the carpet she could break 90mph and not much more.

I think the 230 superseded the old 235 right around then, so not sure which it would have been.

My first car was a '63 Biscayne wagon, 6-banger with a 3-on-the-tree and Armstrong steering. The shift linkage used to jam in 2nd.

Dad drove very aggressively, which I suspect is why he replaced the Biscayne with a 383 Chrysler.

 

[stormgol]

my favorite is the 66 Grand Parisienne. only 8 had the 425hp L72 427 engine option.

 

[drtyler]

I think the 230 superseded the old 235 right around then, so not sure which it would have been.

My first car was a '63 Biscayne wagon, 6-banger with a 3-on-the-tree and Armstrong steering. The shift linkage used to jam in 2nd.

Dad drove very aggressively, which I suspect is why he replaced the Biscayne with a 383 Chrysler.

235 through 1962; 230 came in 1963.

 

[Fabulous50s]

I love spotting a classic in a normal parking lot. Draws out the car guys, I've had many long conversations with fellow car guys in such circumstances.

 

[carviewsonic]

That ‘62 is a survivor, nice to see on the road in good original condition.
My high school best friend had a ‘66 Parisienne, I had a ‘66 Impala. Both had 283 powerglides. Reliable rides which were easy to work on for broke teenagers.

 

[hemitom]

I think the 230 superseded the old 235 right around then, so not sure which it would have been.

My first car was a '63 Biscayne wagon, 6-banger with a 3-on-the-tree and Armstrong steering. The shift linkage used to jam in 2nd.

Dad drove very aggressively, which I suspect is why he replaced the Biscayne with a 383 Chrysler.

Funny ! your dad and mine would have gotten along really well . he went to a Chrysler saratoga with a 383 and a windsor with a 361 and to this day the 383 saratoga he claims it was the best car he ever had.

 

[oldhp]

Man you set that out in front of the other melted blob cars it really sticks out. Gorgeous lines with tons of chrome!!! My favorites!!!

 

[AutoMechanic]

I can say that’s one classic car I’ve never heard of. I seen the name and thought it was something over seas lol.

 

[fantastic]

Same w/ @AutoMechanic I've never heard of this line of cars. Looks neat though.

 

[4WD]

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Here's a classic Canadian "Cheviac" - pretty much a reskinned Chevy, badged as a Pontiac.

The three trim levels for Pontiac at that time were Strato Chief, Laurentian, and Parisienne. The Grande Parisienne came along later, perhaps for '66.

The drivetrains were typically pure Chevy. This one would likely be a 283/Powerglide.

Back in my oil, lube, and tune-up tech days, there were still lots of 1960s Chevys and Pontiacs on the road. I recall that a number of Chevy V8s had a "327 Turbofire" decal on the air-cleaner housing, and saw at least one Pontiac that said "327 Astroflash" instead.

Trunk is too short for my liking

 

[97prizm]

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Here's a classic Canadian "Cheviac" - pretty much a reskinned Chevy, badged as a Pontiac.

The three trim levels for Pontiac at that time were Strato Chief, Laurentian, and Parisienne. The Grande Parisienne came along later, perhaps for '66.

The drivetrains were typically pure Chevy. This one would likely be a 283/Powerglide.

Back in my oil, lube, and tune-up tech days, there were still lots of 1960s Chevys and Pontiacs on the road. I recall that a number of Chevy V8s had a "327 Turbofire" decal on the air-cleaner housing, and saw at least one Pontiac that said "327 Astroflash" instead.

Why did GM feel the need to sell chevys with Pontiac badging and a different name in Canada? Was there some type of marketing issue/strategy to be gained?

 

[John105]

Nice. Had a GF who had a 1984 that belonged to her parents. And it was a nice car in 1986.

 

[John105]

Why did GM feel the need to sell chevys with Pontiac badging and a different name in Canada? Was there some type of marketing issue/strategy to be gained?

My dad taught me the pecking order was Caddy, Buick, Olds, Poncho, Chevy. I guess many would argue about #’S 2&3.

Here it is 2024 and I aspire to a 2025-26 Chevy Tahoe. I was always an underachiever

 

[Snagglefoot]

We had a 68 Pontiac Laurentian, another Canadian Pontiac. It had a 283 and no A/C. The next one was a 76 Pontiac Catalina with a 350 and 3 speed auto. That thing was an absolute land yacht.

 

[Kira]

The 1954 DeSoto Firedome gave way for the 1962 Pontiac Catalina just like the OP found.....same color exterior.
Our interior was a slivery grey.
edit: I don't remember the mirrors being so far out on the fenders.
I'm thinking the Parisienne (Canada) equated to the Bonneville (US).
I want to think the body spear was different too.

Q: Why say, "It's a Chevy with Pontiac badging"? The sheet metal is all Pontiac.