Company overview
The Acadian was a compact automobile produced by General Motors of Canada from 1962 to 1971. It was introduced to provide Canadian Pontiac-Buick dealers with a model suitable for the market, following restrictions on U.S.-made cars under the Auto Pact. Initially based on the Chevrolet Corvair and later adapted to the Chevy II platform, the Acadian was offered in Chile as well. The car used Pontiac styling elements while remaining a separate make, never marketed as a Pontiac. Models were available with four-cylinder, six-cylinder, and V8 engines, with a range of transmission options. In 1966, the Beaumont brand was established as a separate make from the Acadian line. From 1966 to 1969, Beaumont continued as a separate make using the Chevrolet Chevelle body. After 1969, Canadian dealers sold Pontiac LeMans models. The Acadian continued as a separate make until 1971, when it was replaced by the Pontiac Ventura II. From 1976 to 1987, the Acadian was a version of the Chevrolet Chevette sold in Canada.
