This Pontiac Parisienne is a striking and tastefully customised example of the stylish classic American cruiser, offered in smart overall condition, and previously converted to a four-door convertible. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 327-cubic inch (5.4-litre) ‘Turbo-Fire’ V8, driving the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. The odometer currently displays 48,691 miles, however this is not warranted. This right-hand drive, Australian-market example is understood to have had six owners from new. This Parisienne was originally manufactured as a four-door sedan, but was converted to a convertible at some point in its history. This 1968 Parisienne is finished in white with a matching vinyl soft-top roof, over a red vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring matching carpets and chrome trim accents. It now rides on an aftermarket set of 15-inch U.S. Wheel Cragar S/S-style alloy wheels, which are shod in mixed tyres. The factory specification includes manually operated windows, heater and ventilation controls, and folding front and rear armrests. This Parisienne now features custom ‘Cadillac-style’ taillights, the removal of the taillight panel trim, front wing-mounted spotlights, an aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel, a Pioneer stereo, and a Hurst Pro-Matic 2 gear shifter, as well as the previously mentioned conversion from a sedan to a convertible. The car will be accompanied by a spare wheel, the Pioneer stereo instruction booklet, a locking wheel nut tool, the Hurst shifter leaflet, and a number of maintenance invoices dating back to 2002. The white paintwork is reported to be in generally good shape, though the seller notes a slight dent on the bonnet. There are also minor stone chips on the front of the car, cracks and mild surface rust on the front valance, scratches on the rear bumper, slight signs of a previous repair on the lower nearside rear quarter panel, a scuff on the nearside rear quarter panel, and a few other minor blemishes around the car, which are documented in the photo gallery. Moving inside, the cabin is presented in good shape given the car’s age and usage. There is creasing on the seats, slight wear on the driver’s seat bolster, blemishes on the rear bench seat base, flaking on the front seat rails, and a few other minor blemishes and signs of light wear around the trim. The seller is not aware of any mechanical faults, though they do note that the heater is not working. This Parisienne’s most recent maintenance was carried out in November 2021 at an indicated 47,375 miles by Automotive Satisfaction, which consisted of both front wheel bearings being replaced, a new brake hose, and two new brake discs and pads. A transmission service was carried out in July 2019 at an indicated 45,098 miles by Russells Automatic Transmission Specialists. Other notable maintenance includes the power steering hoses being replaced with new high-pressure custom power steering hoses, the driver’s seat repaired, a new distributor fitted, NGK spark plugs fitted in April 2018, and the stitching and framework of the convertible roof repaired. This Pontiac Parisienne is an eye-catching and tastefully customised example of the stylish American classic, offered in smart overall condition. Presented in a bold white finish over a red vinyl-trimmed interior, with a vocal V8 engine, and converted into an open-top cruiser, it would make a distinctive addition to any assembly of classics, and a charismatic companion for weekend drives, fair-weather cruising, and classic car show visits alike. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.