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After a short month with the Gp, today she went up to the farm to hibernate for 5 or so months. I just have to say, I've never had a car that got as much positive attention as this one. Young and old, male or female, people give it the thumbs up, or just walk over and strike up a conversation. Nice people. Heads strain to see it, guys run out of garages, it's hilarious to watch, and it becomes a sport. I think people remember these, and back then, I don't think they got much respect. Transportation more or less. But today... well, you just never see them but the memories are there.

Can't wait till the next summer, it's really a summer kind of car, looking best with the windows down. I'd love to take it down east, it's more than comfortable enough, and it gets pretty good fuel economy to boot. I'll be stocking up on parts over the winter to go through the suspension in the spring.

It's one thing to be elbows deep in a resto, but it really makes you feel part of the hobby having something to drive.

Mark

You guys have probably seen enough, but here's a few shots from today...

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mark that is such a amazing car you have there

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That car was a pleasure to go for a ride in, Thanks Mark!

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that car always looks sharp? think its the only GP i came across myself ,seem to be a rarity here in ontario?

wonder why?    Rus?  ,low income in ontario in the 60's?

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that car always looks sharp? think its the only GP i came across myself ,seem to be a rarity here in ontario?

wonder why?    Rust?  ,low income in ontario in the 60's?

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of our 67 Grandes in the registry we have

1 in B.C
2 in Alberta
8 in Saskatchewan
0 in Manitoba
1 in ontario
1 in New Brunswick
1 in Germany

i still havnt seen one in a wrecking yard in ontario

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I'd say you're right... it's simply the salt!



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for 66 we have
1 in B.C
5 in Alberta
10 in Saskatchewan
2 in Manitoba
1 in ontario

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1 in alberta
3 in Saskatchewan

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1 in Alberta
2 in Saskatchewan
1 in Manitoba
1 in ontario

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Great photo's Mark. I can attest that this is one great smooth running car!

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More and more, I think that's my favorite car on this forum. Very classy ride!



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I have never appreciated a 4 door hardtop like I appreciate them now after seeing your car on here. They used to be parts cars to me.

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Hey, if you are ever this far east,  you can stay here, and we'll cruise.....then when I repeatedly hear  "wow....you dont see these anymore"....I can say, yea, theres another one right there!  I expect to be in St Catharines in late May to and ready to roll.  I'll let you know when I go through Burlington, we can meet at Tims or something. I'd love to look at a few things on your beautiful machine.  Hope for an early spring. The kids will miss their dad being so eager to drive them places when I have to use a minivan or neon.  I am anxious to see mine with a hardtop and fresh paint and bigger wheels....seeing yours gives me a preview...now I may even get the fender skirts painted too, just in case.

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1967 Grand Parisiennes and Grandprix's are Beautiful cars for sure !

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I just returned from a trip to the Southeastern U.S. and the yard I visited had what I think was a 69 GP two door complete car.  I noticed all the emblems and mouldings had been removed but all the sheet metal was good.
I know a local guy that had a 67 GP convertible and I never really realized how rare that car was.
I two have a new appreciation for the 4 door hardtop, it has all the styling of the two door, you have to drive with all the windows down and the room and convience of the 4 door. 
Great looking car!!

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That car is simply artwork ,love it

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oh yeah....never have seen enough.

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I love the original wheel coverS and the Rallies!!!!    I am going out to Andersons next week, and have a better look at the 67 Grand Parisienne in YOUR avatar   I think if the floors are gone, I should buy it for the front end alone!   Its only a 2 door though  lol 

 



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It's a nice day here in SW Ont. I'm going to take the Laurentian out for a drive this afternoon. Looks like we'll have a nice week too!

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good day and good week coming  Its 2:10 and I am going to get Ventura out and go to Goderich   We had a death in the family... Our 1978 Sharp Carosel Microwave oven stopped   Got to go get a new one   only lasted 31 years.....

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Those GPs look awesome. One of the nicest looking cars made in the 60s. I was never able to find one close to home, but I'd love to have a BB some day.

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Thanks guys very much for the kudos, nice to see these big 4 doors getting some respect. I'm working on getting some actual shots of this car as it drove in Ottawa '67.

2stone'.. Late may '10? Lets all get together and meet you in Burlington as you come through! I'll arrange it time come for sure!



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Love that 4 door. I think after i install the snow blower on the tractor today, I'm gonna go for a rip in the Zapper. Still can't believe nobody in the area wants a clean 2nd gen.

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Here is a pic of my brothers 2 67 ponchos. The one on the left is a Canadian 67 gp 327 he sold 3 years ago. The guy who bought it did a total restore of the car . The one on the right is the one he still has American GP loaded 428 70000 original miles never been painted a true survivor



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Yea May 2010....I'll be sure to send you plenty of reminders!  (nice pair 'o 67's there!)

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