Canadian Pontiacs question
General and hopefully an easy question to answer? Why did Canada opt to use a Chevrolet chassis and drivetrain under their Pontiac models instead of Pontiac platforms? In particular I am thinking of the 1950s-1960s. And extend their use beyond what the American market had? Thanks! Eric
The full-size and intermediate lines were also available in Canada in those years, but one had to usually special order them. My aunt was insistent on buying a brand new 1962 Bonneville, and the dealer tried to talk her out of it and attempted to sell her a Buick Invicta for the same amount of money that was immediately in stock. However, she held firm and got her brand new Bonneville. Here is a Canadian-market ad for a '62 Bonneville: Craig