In the U.S., Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle mid-size car in 1964, which would be an immediate sales success. But north of the border, there was a Canadian derivative of the Chevelle, the Acadian Beaumont. Thought of as a Pontiac,… more»
Acadian
Apr 12, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Rare 1962 Acadian Beaumont 4-Cylinder Convertible
The Acadian was a brand of automobile built by General Motors of Canada. In 1962, it was based on the new Chevy II. The Invader was the base model, while the Beaumont carried a higher level of trim (like… more»
Jul 30, 2020 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Canadian Convertible! 1965 Acadian Beaumont
The American automobile market only gets certain makes and models when new, and back in the day, the Acadian was one such example that didn’t make it to the U.S. This nice example is for sale here on eBay… more»
Mar 26, 2019 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Painted Lady: 1976 Pontiac Acadian Woody
A rebadged Chevette wearing the Pontiac name and woodgrain sides in one of the world’s most beautiful cities? Oui, merci beaucoup! It all comes together in the form of this 1976 Pontiac Acadian found here on eBay in Quebec… more»
Aug 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
A Bit Different: 1965 Acadian Beaumont Convertible
Writing for Barn Finds has taught me one really important lesson: No matter how much I think that I know about cars, there’s always something new to learn. I write these articles and I do make mistakes. Some are… more»
Feb 27, 2014 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Canadian Muscle: 1965 Acadian Beaumont L79
We don’t often come across a car from one of the Big Three that leaves us intrigued and curious, well except for the occasional prototype that is. When we came across this 1965 Acadian Beaumont here on eBay, we… more»
