1958 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible

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$88,000 USD | Sold

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  • “The Canadian Bonneville”; seldom seen in the U.S.
  • A 348 “Turbo Thrust” V-8 upgraded with Tri-Power
  • Subtle modern upgrades for safe, fun cruising

280 hp, 348 cu. in. OHV Tri-Power V-8 engine, TH-700R4 four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, coil-spring independent front suspension, live rear axle with coil-spring trailing arm suspension, front and rear sway bars, and power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes. Wheelbase: 117.5 in.

The Mallard Green and Teal Pontiac Parisienne offered here was built in Oshawa, Ontario, on May 13, 1958, and it was shipped two days later to Empress Motors, of Victoria, British Columbia, from which it was sold new. It received a comprehensive restoration, in which the body was taken off the frame and media-blasted prior to refinishing. The frame and all control arms and steering parts were sandblasted and powder-coated black before being reinstalled. During the restoration, the original 348 V-8 was retrofitted with a Tri-Power setup and all of the carburetors were fully rebuilt. A GM 700-4R automatic transmission was installed for effortless highway cruising, as was a 605 steering box to improve safety and steering effort. The front brakes have been upgraded to discs, the rear drums are new, and a newer-design booster and master cylinder have been fitted for added safety. It has also recently been fitted with a new fuel pump and fresh battery.

Proper dual spotlights with rearview mirrors were re-chromed and installed, as was a Continental kit from Continental Enterprises. A modern radio with a CD player has been cleverly installed in the tissue box holder. Other options on the car include fingernail guards, heavy sway bars, and an upholstered trunk.