Re: The New Project: Part Deux!
In talking to Steve, he suggested I add this to the thread.
I think I remember this car from London, Ontario. The LMP dealership on Richmond St. was pretty well known. I used to ride my bicycle by there, with my best friend, on the way to our favorite hobby shop, back around 1974-1975.
My dad was an exec at GM's Diesel Division in London Ontario from 1973-1977. He special ordered a new 1974 Trans Am 455 (Buccaneer Red) for his 3-month/3,000 mile company car. My oldest brother began street racing that brand new 74 Trans Am 455. While I was young at the time, I recall my brothers always talking about a black Formula (without spoiler) as they cruised the 74 Trans Am around London (Dundas Street being the center of the cruise scene). I remember them chatting abut various cars they would see every weekend, and they used to mention this black Formula they'd see now and then. I remember back then, as my brothers were teenagers, it was memorable when someone would give them a wave as they passed. That made them feel really cool. Anyway, I remember they said that one Sunday afternoon, the "guy in the black Formula" gave them a wave as he passed them on Richmond Street heading into the city.
As a sidenote, my brothers ended up getting busted at Airport Rd. in London one night, when about 30 cars were there watching street races. The London police broke them all up, but gave a written warning to my oldest brother. I guess seeing a teenager in a brand new red 1974 Trans Am was an easy target. That was the end of my dad bringing home "cool cars". From then on it was Oldsmobiles and Buicks for his executive ordered drivers. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img]
I believe all the Pontiacs destined for Canada were billed to "GM Of Canada" (at least the invoices I've seen). I attached an invoice of a 1971 Judge 4-speed for reference.
Again, cool car Steve, and a great find! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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