General Motors used the Parisienne name in Canada throughout the 1960s and 1970s. It was applied to GM of Canada’s version of the U.S. Chevy Impala and/or Caprice. But Pontiac employed the name “south of the border” from 1983… more»
Parisienne
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Bring A Drivetrain: 1963 Pontiac Parisienne Safari
The automotive world can be fascinating, and few vehicles better demonstrate that than this 1963 Pontiac Parisienne Safari Wagon. GM of Canada offered a unique variety of vehicles that utilized underpinnings from various General Motors marques. This one rolled… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Canadian Poncho: 1958 Pontiac Parisienne
In the U.S. in 1958, the Chevrolet Impala debuted. That first year, it was limited to a special 2-door hardtop and convertible before becoming the leading Chevy in 1959. At GM of Canada, 1958 also brought the Pontiac Parisienne,… more»
Jul 29, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Canadian Droptop: 1959 Pontiac Parisienne
A luxurious Canadian Chevy. That might adequately sum up in four words how the Pontiac Parisienne started life when it was introduced to the Canadian market in the late ’50s. Mechanically, the car was just about the same as… more»
Jan 12, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Open To Offers: 1986 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham
This 1986 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham has been listed for sale to settle an estate. The vehicle has been sitting for many years and will need some work to return to a roadworthy state. However, the seller has not set… more»
Sep 24, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
First Year survivor: 1958 Pontiac Parisienne Hardtop
The Parisienne name first appeared within the Pontiac brand in 1958 as a deluxe “halo” offering within the Laurentian model. While sources tend to be lightly contradictory, it is believed that only around 1,226 examples of the Parisienne V8… more»
