The Acadian 1962-1971: When the Pontiac Tempest went AWOL in Canada, GM Canada whipped up the Acadian to fill the void. A Chevy II in disguise, it had more personalities than a soap opera character, with trim levels like Invader, Canso, and the swanky Beaumont. It shipped out from Oshawa to places as far-flung as Chile and South Africa, proving it’s not just a car, but a global ambassador. Canada kept it all under wraps until 1971, when it was replaced by the Pontiac Ventura II, ending its quirky run.