Interesting that it has a Safari emblem. I always thought, and am willing to be corrected, that all the 55, 56 and 57 Safaris mimicked the 55, 56 and 57 Chev Nomads. That is to say a 2 door wagon with the curved B pillar.
A quick bit of research suggests that in 1957 the name Safari was applied to all wagons, even though the sporty 2 door Nomad inspired wagon would see its last year of production. In the US Pontiac added a high line 4 door wagon similar to the sporty two door and named it Safari Transcontinental.
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Ray White, Toronto ON
1973 LeMans 454 "Astro-Jet"
Built March 9, 1973 - Oshawa ON
1993 Corvette Convertible LT 1
Polo green metallic & tan - Bowling Green Kentucky
That wagon is so cool! Certainly a rare sight today. The only other '57 wagon (I think it also is a Pathfinder Deluxe Safari) is one belonging to Vern Hill in Manitoba. I think his user i.d. is 57poncho.
When I say there are probably only a handful left, I mean with small hands. The passage of more than 60 years, accidents, scrap-age, the tin worm & harvesting parts have whittled the likely number left to practically nothing.
I know this 57 Poncho wagon very well because i know one of the previous owners from Toronto. Thank you for bringing back some dignity to this 57. It had a roof rack with surf boards, goofy looking wheels and a surface rusty front clip. Now she is looking far better and continued good luck with this fine time machine. Cheers.
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1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan restored 261 six
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon low mileage original 400 V-8
Very nice long roof . Over the years I have only come across 5 4 door wagons still around and only 4 are road worthy. One of the 4 is in California. If you need any info on the car message me and I'll dig up what I can. I have every thing from original paint chips to master parts manual and more.
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1957 Pathfinder deluxe 4 door wagon 1961 Pontiac Parisienne bubble top Traded for a Harley sorry guys.
Also the reference pics you posted from on line are of American Pontiac's. The easiest way to distinguished the difference is by looking at the front fender behind the wheel opening. The Canadian cars only have about 4 inches at the base where the American car have about 8 inches.
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1957 Pathfinder deluxe 4 door wagon 1961 Pontiac Parisienne bubble top Traded for a Harley sorry guys.
The picture I posted is from a Canadian sales brochure listing it as a Pathfinder Deluxe with Pontiac on the fender.They must have used the pic from an American car ?
You just don't see these wagons around at car shows.
Yes, your wagon certainly stands out ... beautiful. You should feature it on the site (if it hasn't already).
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
Got her out again pulling the 49 trailer.Had many stop by the site to chat about the combo.I like asking people to guess what year both were made to see how close they come.
More work on the old wagon this winter. Installing new weather stripping on the front PS door along with new vent window seals. Had to replace the window channel as it was rusted through and the window glass was loose.
Since I can't go anywhere I repainted and installed my old license plate. Now when people walk by they know what year this old wagon is. Can't wait to get out and enjoy it again.
