Category Archives: Canadian Cars

Canadian Cars of the 80s

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Canada as many of you might know had quite a few different cars than the US, mostly in the budget category. Many Eastern Block cars like Ladas and Skodas which would not have gone over well politically south of the … Continue reading →

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Stan Reynolds dies

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

I heard via the Hemmings Blog that Alberta collector and museum founder Stan Reynolds had died. What a shame as he’d been one of the driving forces and the initial donor for the Reynolds Museum up in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Stan … Continue reading →

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1985 Hyundai Pony Brochure (Canadian)

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Another buy from the swap meet is this 1985 Hyundai Pony brochure. This particular type was sold in Canada but not the US. Other markets got a similar Pony but the Canadian bumper and headlights were unique. Not many of … Continue reading →

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Rarely seen Canadian Optima found in the junkyard

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

I needed to get a part for my Micra yesterday and found myself making a trip to the local scrapyard. There is always something interesting there and it didn’t disappoint this time. I came across an Optima GSi which is … Continue reading →

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Dodge The Dude – but also a Fargo

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

The Dude was an optional package available on Dodge trucks. Featured a cowboy hat logo and distinctive C shape stripe. Only 1500-2000 where made between 1970 and 1971. There is a Dodge Dude website out there with lots of information. … Continue reading →

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Frontenac – both versions

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Autos.ca is carrying a nice article on both the Durant and Ford Falcon based Frontenac cars. Both are Canadian only vehicles but the older, Durant based one is often forgotten. Motoring Memories: Frontenac – for Canada only – page 1 … Continue reading →

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Cold Canadian – Pontiac Acadian

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

I came across this rather solid looking Pontiac Acadian. This is an early one from the late 70s which looks very much like a re-badged Chevette that it is. The Chevette of course was Chevrolet’s version of the international T-car … Continue reading →

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Canadian GM – the Beaumont story

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

The Beaumont story can be a little confusing but starts with another Canadian marque, Acadian, in 1962. Acadian had been created so that Canadian Pontiac-Buick dealers had a sub-compact to sell. The Chevy II was re-badged and given some trim … Continue reading →

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Canadian Fords

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

In the United States Ford marketed three brands – Ford, Mercury and Lincoln but in Canada things got more complicated with up to six brands. Why all the brands? Often small towns would have either a Ford or a Mercury … Continue reading →

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Rare Canadian for sale – 1960 Frontenac

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

I can’t recall the last time I saw any sort of Frontenac for sale. They are a rare, one year only Canadian car. Obviously based on the Ford Falcon of the same year but with unique trim utilizing the Canadian … Continue reading →

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