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Hello, Yes I know it says camaroman,and yes I have a 1972 SS 396 camaro.Here's the story.My wife was born in 1972 and we have a 1972 Camaro.I was born in 1960 and I want a 1960 Pontiac of some kind.There are two for sale here in Alberta,one is a Laurentian and the other is a Parisienne,both two door cars.Just wondering if any one has any suggestions as to which one they would choose and why? Just started looking today and the guy with them for sale has not got back to me about what each one has as far as options and running gear.Thanks for any input.



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To me both are beautiful cars, and so similar that condition/options/price would be the deciding factors. I dont know enough about 60's to say if there is a great benefit between one or the other. I dont know the production numbers, and perhaps one is more rare than the other, if that matters to you. I'm sure someone with firsthand knowledge will chime in. Good Luck....let us know the details when the time comes! We love pics too.

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Thanks for your input much appreciated.Going to take a road trip this weekend and take a look at both.I will post pics of the one I get.

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The Parisienne was a higher trim level than the Laurentian. That's about the only difference. Buy the one that's more solid and complete.

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69Laurentian wrote:

" Buy the one that's more solid and complete."

 

I agree if they are both 2 door hardtops!!!  If it was a choice between post and hardtop, I hope the HT is in better shape.  Or buy both and make a supercar.



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I know that the parisienne will be a Canadian made car......will the Laurentian be also Canadian made? Thanks.......just wondering.....

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YES, LAURENTIAN IS A CANADIAN MODEL.



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Is there a 66 Laurentian 2 door hardtop? I've sure never seen one.

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I agree with Carl. There was no 2dr hardtop offered in the Laurentian series in 1966, just a 2dr. sedan AKA post car.



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68 427 wrote:

YES, LAURENTIAN IS A CANADIAN MODEL.

 Thank you.......



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in 1960 there was



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Thanks for the comments guys. They are both 1960 hard tops.Will be viewing them the week of the 18th of July.Will send pics of both and of course I will pick the one that is the better of the two.

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Laurentian

https://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd473/canadianponcho2/4532h20_20.jpg

 

 

 

parisienne

 

https://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae36/canadianponcho/ByDSuDQWkKGrHqEOKiUEwO3cv6BMQH-NfTW.jpg



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68SD, Thanks for putting the pics on.They are so much alike.Like you guys said,pic the best one,will do next week.

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are these the cars your going to look at?



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yes I do believe so.why? Are they no good?



-- Edited by camaroman72 on Friday 8th of July 2011 01:43:17 AM

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Definately buy the one with the footprint gas pedal....really increases re-sale biggrinbiggrin



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Yes a totally restored car would be alright but,I'm looking for a project car. Just want to build something reliable and cheap,with attitude, to pull a car trailer to different events with my(1972 SS 396) Camaro in it. Love the attitude and look of the 1960 Pontiac's.



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Oh ok get the one with the customized gas pedal. HA HA HA!!!

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1965CS wrote:

Definately buy the one with the footprint gas pedal....really increases re-sale biggrinbiggrin

 Also has the custom interior, steering wheel and hoodpins!!  Very Rare options....LOL



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1960 Laurentian Safari 
1960 Laurentian 4door(scrapped)
2001 Grand Am Traded on a '96 Suburban 2WD
2002 Hyundai Accent(SOLD)
1968 Grand Parisienne Scrapped and SOLD

 

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How about a Strato Chief?  2 door sedans make cooler hot rods (my opinion only), and this one is up on all 4 wheels already...

http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1960-Pontiac-Strato-Chief-2-door-post-W0QQAdIdZ279451156#

 

1960 Pontiac Strato Chief - 2 door post

   
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Date Listed28-Jun-11
Price$1,800.00
AddressEdmonton, AB T5S 2B5, Canada
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MakePontiac
ModelOther
TrimStrato Chief
Year1960
Kilometers9999
Body TypeCoupe (2 door)
TransmissionManual
ColourRed
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive (RWD)
Fuel TypeGasoline
   
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Here is our 1960 Pontiac Strato-Chief. It is a Canadian model, thus having Chevrolet's frame, engine and transmission and Pontiac's body.
The transmission is standard Syncro-Mesh and the engine is a 261 cu. in. inline six (the Strato-Six).
This car needs complete restoration, but is all there and all original, could make a really cool car, that very few people have. See some sample pictures, I really wanted to hot rod this car but have way to many projects.

 

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WOW, i love that baby blue hot rad car...............sweet



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MC wrote:

How about a Strato Chief?  2 door sedans make cooler hot rods (my opinion only), and this one is up on all 4 wheels already...

http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1960-Pontiac-Strato-Chief-2-door-post-W0QQAdIdZ279451156#

 

1960 Pontiac Strato Chief - 2 door post

   
8513hh2_19.jpeg
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8513hh2_14.jpeg7351ak0_14.jpeg5956ddh_14.jpeg9403230_14.jpeg
8351mmk_14.jpeg6647c81_14.jpeg3554emm_14.jpeg 
   
   
Date Listed28-Jun-11
Price$1,800.00
AddressEdmonton, AB T5S 2B5, Canada
View map
For Sale ByOwner
MakePontiac
ModelOther
TrimStrato Chief
Year1960
Kilometers9999
Body TypeCoupe (2 door)
TransmissionManual
ColourRed
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive (RWD)
Fuel TypeGasoline
   
  • Description
  • Insurance
Here is our 1960 Pontiac Strato-Chief. It is a Canadian model, thus having Chevrolet's frame, engine and transmission and Pontiac's body.
The transmission is standard Syncro-Mesh and the engine is a 261 cu. in. inline six (the Strato-Six).
This car needs complete restoration, but is all there and all original, could make a really cool car, that very few people have. See some sample pictures, I really wanted to hot rod this car but have way to many projects.

 

8513hh2_20.jpeg

7351ak0_20.jpeg

  I think this one went thru Calgary a couple years ago.  Showed up on a trailer at a car show.   Its pretty rusty, floors, trunk were gone.  I believe its in the registry....



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1960 Pontiac Strato Chief Safari
1960 Laurentian Safari 
1960 Laurentian 4door(scrapped)
2001 Grand Am Traded on a '96 Suburban 2WD
2002 Hyundai Accent(SOLD)
1968 Grand Parisienne Scrapped and SOLD

 

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camaroman72


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yes I seen that Strato on here,was wondering about it. I'm not in a hurry so the more cars that show up for sale the better.Thanks to all who let me know of 1960's for sale,much appreciated.Did anyone notice the trailer brake handle below the dash on the drivers side? I had to ask about it,didn't know what the thing was.



-- Edited by camaroman72 on Friday 8th of July 2011 09:35:39 PM

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68sd wrote:

Laurentian

https://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd473/canadianponcho2/4532h20_20.jpg

 

 http://saskatchewan.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1960-Pontiac-Laurentian-W0QQAdIdZ277164850

 

 

 the Laurentian is in Prince Albert , my home town .  I know the owner and the car , very solid and sweet,,,drive anywhere.  IT is for sale ....

 



-- Edited by rabbit64cs on Friday 8th of July 2011 09:43:56 PM

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