[BR57]

While we are talking about Plain Janes this Acadian Invader which was sold by Pontiac has to rank up there as the most potent. The original owner had explained it this way when asked why he ordered only a radio and a high performance L-79 327. He said that he had 2 small children at the time, and couldnt afford the $250 for the 4 speed. Yes this L-79 327 with 350 HP is backed by the standard 3 speed bolt action tranny.

[gto4door]

BR57.....great thread! Keep em coming! Eventhough I am a longtime Pontiac hobbyist from the US, I am a big fan of Canadian Pontiacs, Beaumonts, Acadians and Astres as well as other GM CKDs that shipped out of Canada.

[BR57]

Wow, is that a Beaumont I see in your avatar gto4door? Well you obviously have great knowledge about the Canadian cars. Very impressed that you mentioned the CKD's. To explain that one to everyone else, CKD referred to Complete Knock Down. GM Canada actually shipped cars to Europe, Australia and other overseas markets on this basis, built then disassembled for shipment. These cars were usually right hand drive. Cars like this can also be found in the Philippians, Greek Islands, South Africa. Beaumonts were sold in Chile for example until 1971. I'll try to find a RHD car in my archives to post.

[BR57]

Found one, a 1967 Parisienne RHD drive in Australia. These cars were assembled and serviced by Holden, manufactured by GM Canada. This one has V8 badges most likely a 327.

[gto4door]

Originally Posted by BR57

Wow, is that a Beaumont I see in your avatar gto4door?

Yes, the avatar pic is of my 69 Beaumont Custom. It is one of my favorite A-body cars that I have ever owned. The 67 Acadian belongs to my next door neighbor. He too is a Pontiac car collector. Most car people find it hard to believe that two Canadian Pontiacs reside in adjacent garages down here Texas.

[BR57]

Well you'd be hard pressed to find two finer examples here is Canada and yes it is incredible to find these beside one another in Texas. I do suppose though that in a State with a town named Beaumont it is appropriate.

The model line up for 69 Beaumont lined up with Pontiac would be as follows:
Deluxe - Tempest
Custom - LeMans
SD396 - GTO
Engines in '69 would be 230 - 6, 250 - 6, 307 V8, 350 V8 2bbl, 350 V8 L48 (300 HP), The SD396 had two 396's at 325 and 350 HP respectively. In terms of V8 the 307 was the most popular choice but a large number of cars would have come with 6's.
Which engine is in your Custom gto4door? 1969 would be the last year for Beaumont in Canada as 1970 marked te first year that Tempest/Lemans/GTO would be build in Canada. In fact my father bought a 1970 Tempest 2dr. sedan in exactly the same colour as your '69 Custom. That Tempest came with a 350 'blue block" and when he traded it in in 1973 on a LeMans Sport that came with a 350 "orange block".

The gold Acadian is a Canso Sport Deluxe (SD). The '67 models were: Invader, Canso, Canso Sport Deluxe, The engine line up was: 194- 6, 230 -6, 283 V8 and 327 V8.
It looks as if the Canso Sport Deluxe is equipped with one of the six cylinder engines.
While based on the Nova it is pretty obvious that the trim level and general appearance of the Acadian was much nicer.

[BR57]

While this classy car may look like a 4dr. Grand Prix it is actually a Canadian model, the Grande Parisienne 4dr Hardtop. This car was also available as a 2dr. Hardtop and Convertible with engines from a 327, 396 and 427. This one is the 327 275 HP. In 1967 this was the top of the line for a Canadian Pontiac with this car filling the Bonneville/Grand Prix market position. This particular car was sold out of Oshawa directly by GM Diplomatic Services to the USSR Embassy in Ottawa. Imagine the stories it could tell.

[gto4door]

Originally Posted by BR57

Well you'd be hard pressed to find two finer examples here is Canada and yes it is incredible to find these beside one another in Texas. I do suppose though that in a State with a town named Beaumont it is appropriate.

The model line up for 69 Beaumont lined up with Pontiac would be as follows:
Deluxe - Tempest
Custom - LeMans
SD396 - GTO
Engines in '69 would be 230 - 6, 250 - 6, 307 V8, 350 V8 2bbl, 350 V8 L48 (300 HP), The SD396 had two 396's at 325 and 350 HP respectively. In terms of V8 the 307 was the most popular choice but a large number of cars would have come with 6's.
Which engine is in your Custom gto4door? 1969 would be the last year for Beaumont in Canada as 1970 marked te first year that Tempest/Lemans/GTO would be build in Canada. In fact my father bought a 1970 Tempest 2dr. sedan in exactly the same colour as your '69 Custom. That Tempest came with a 350 'blue block" and when he traded it in in 1973 on a LeMans Sport that came with a 350 "orange block".

The gold Acadian is a Canso Sport Deluxe (SD). The '67 models were: Invader, Canso, Canso Sport Deluxe, The engine line up was: 194- 6, 230 -6, 283 V8 and 327 V8.
It looks as if the Canso Sport Deluxe is equipped with one of the six cylinder engines.
While based on the Nova it is pretty obvious that the trim level and general appearance of the Acadian was much nicer.

Both cars came with sixes. A 400 SBC (made to look like a 327) now resides in the Acadian. Orginal six is wrapped up and nicely stored in the corner of the garage. Got a 454 BBC for the Beaumont, but may leave it alone since it runs so nice and barely sips gas with the six.

[BR57]

Not too many six cylinder Beaumonts and Acadians remain that way today. The SD model is often "cloned" from Deluxe or Custom cars and to us sadly many times the BBC SD models are cloned into Chevelle SS cars. A 400 sbc should make that Canso SD one wild ride.

[gto4door]

Originally Posted by BR57

Not too many six cylinder Beaumonts and Acadians remain that way today. The SD model is often "cloned" from Deluxe or Custom cars and to us sadly many times the BBC SD models are cloned into Chevelle SS cars. A 400 sbc should make that Canso SD one wild ride.

The Acadian does run good. My neighbor also put some Hurst mags all the way around. On cruise nights, both the Acadian and Beaumont always attract a crowd. Alot of Chevy people down here don't know what these cars are and have to get a double take.

[gto4door]

Here is another Canadian Pontiac I would like to have in my collection.

[hopper146]

I always laugh when Purists say all the Pontiac blocks were the same, no small block or big block. In Canada when someone said their Pontiac had a 400 we always asked small block or big block as it could have had a small block 400 chevy engine in it. Always liked the chevy 400 too. My friend bought one at Sears years ago for his Nova. Thing was faster than heck...and everyone was always upset when they found out they were beat by a Sears engine...lol

[BR57]

The 400 small block was used in big Pontiacs like Laurentians and Safaris. It has a lot of tourque for great low end response, perfect for a street racer.

The sports model of the Acadian was the Sport Deluxe or SD up to 1968 when the car became the Acadian SS like the '69 photo gto4door posted. The SS was produced from 1968 through to 1971 until the Ventura II was introduced. Acadian SS cars came with the L48 300 HP small block 350. Little known fact was that these body style cars were actually produced in Willow Run beside the Nova and shipped to Canada exclusively for sale.

I know the owner of the very nice example shown in the photos attached.

[bryansMtngto]

just grab yourself a Nova it looks to be the same thing. Probably easier and cheaper to find.

Originally Posted by gto4door

Here is another Canadian Pontiac I would like to have in my collection.

[BR57]

One of the hardest Canadian Pontiacs to find is the unique tri 5 Sedan Delivery. These vehicles were actually sold by GMC as a reflection of their truck like function. Production is very low on these. This is a 1957 example owned by the Treasurer of the Canadian Pontiac Specialty Chapter - POCI. It is powered by the 261.

[BR57]

Sedan Deliveries are the rarest of the rare. These cars were used as trucks or delivery vehicles and it is said that only about 10 survive today. Every now and then someone will drag one out of the bush near an old abandon lumber camp. Here is another one owned by the same gentleman. This is a 1955 example. Originally a 261 it is now powered by a Ram Jet 350.

[BR57]

In the period 55 through to the late sixties many Canadians opted for six cylinder Pontiacs. Pontiacs were known as the "Success Car" and were #1 in sales in Canada for many years. 1958 was not a particularly strong year for sales but this 58 Parisienne is very striking. From 40 feet it looks like a Bonneville, until you get closer and see that it is shorter, then pop the hood to find a 261 six. Also included is a 1958 Strato Chief which was the low cost entry level Pontiac.

[bryansMtngto]

Originally Posted by BR57

One of the hardest Canadian Pontiacs to find is the unique tri 5 Sedan Delivery. These vehicles were actually sold by GMC as a reflection of their truck like function. Production is very low on these. This is a 1957 example owned by the Treasurer of the Canadian Pontiac Specialty Chapter - POCI. It is powered by the 261.

that would be a really neat vehicle to street rod. Had a 56 Pontiac wagon i had to sell during a divorse and cross country move.

[BR57]

The 55 Sedan Delivery is a mild resto rod. Would take a lot of character to restore that 57 back to factory new condition like that.

Here is another Canada only model, the two door wagon, made in 58 & 60 only. Low production car again.

[gto4door]

Originally Posted by BR57

The 400 small block was used in big Pontiacs like Laurentians and Safaris. It has a lot of tourque for great low end response, perfect for a street racer.

The sports model of the Acadian was the Sport Deluxe or SD up to 1968 when the car became the Acadian SS like the '69 photo gto4door posted. The SS was produced from 1968 through to 1971 until the Ventura II was introduced. Acadian SS cars came with the L48 300 HP small block 350. Little known fact was that these body style cars were actually produced in Willow Run beside the Nova and shipped to Canada exclusively for sale.

I know the owner of the very nice example shown in the photos attached.

Very nice! Thanks for sharing those photos.