Not very often do you come across a Canadian 67 Pontiac 2+2. It's even more seldom you'd find one with a 396. Imagine finding one with a 4 speed. Now imagine finding a convertible with a big block and a 4 speed. You'd have a better chance finding a needle in a haystack. Well, Rick Hoinkes found that needle and it's painted red!

Tell us all about it Rick!



"The car is a 1967 Pontiac Parisienne 2+2 and was purchased in April of 1999
as my first hobby car. I was looking for a convertible and soon found that
any traditional muscle cars in good driving condition were too expensive for
my budget. I then stumbled across this beauty and decided that even though
it was not a traditional muscle car, it was close enough.



This Canadian Pontiac came with a Chev 396/325 hp and a 4 speed Muncie
transmission. Combined with bucket seats, ragtop and nice red paint, it
turns heads wherever I go. 

My goals were to find a hobby which got me off the couch and provide an
opportunity to involve my daughters in something automotive/mechanical. So
far these goals have been met. The car requires constant care and attention
to keep it on the road and the girls are happy to help with occasional
cleaning. We have attended numerous Show n Shines and they seem happy to be
invited along. The most fun we have is cruising and looking "cool".

The car is not perfect or perfectly original and I am not worried about the
blemishes. My desire is to improve the car at a faster pace than I am using
it. This involves regular maintenance, finding better parts, trips to my
mechanic and learning new skills.
 
As time went on I learned more about the car from GM Vintage Services. It
was 1 of 39, 396 hard top and convertible 4-speeds built in 1967.  I have
seen 1 other '67 4 speed and that was a hardtop. My car was built with some
nice options, power windows, tilt wheel, remote mirror, power antenna and F40 suspension.
I believe that I have improved the car significantly and will drive it just about anywhere.
My dream trip was to drive to and attend the POCI convention in 2006. My car
won 1st place in the 65-70 semi-modified class!



The drive up the Pacific Coast Highway was awesome, with perfect weather, top down and Beach Boys tunes. Life doesn't get much better than that!



Since then I have done some major work with the help of many talented
friends.
Installed a fresh BBC in 2007.
Replaced the sheet metal from the doors back in 2008.
Replaced transmission, front fenders and had the car painted colour in 2009.



The wish list now includes:
New top.
Fresh interior.
Disc brakes.
Posi.