Is It AI or Canadian?

If you’re a regular reader of The ClassicCars.com Journal, you know we strive to give Canadian cars their due — from Beaumonts sold at Pontiac dealerships and “Plodges” to Ford-like Meteors and Mercury-like Monarchs.

It could be said that these cars look like mock-ups that didn’t make the cut in Detroit’s styling departments, but admittedly, they also look as if they were generated by artificial intelligence. With this in mind, let’s play Is it AI or Canadian! The selection: 1964-69 Beaumonts.

If you’re far from the Canadian border, you may not have seen a Beaumont. Initially a trim level of the Acadian (a Canadian Chevy II), the Beaumont ended up being a Chevelle-like vehicle sold at Pontiac dealerships. Don’t call it a Chevy because it’s not, and don’t call it a Pontiac because it’s not — it’s just “Beaumont.” You’ll note the Pontiac split grille and interior components, but it was powered by a litany of Chevrolet engines. Give’er a shot, then post your answers in the Comments section below!

1964 Acadian Beaumont