1966 Beaumont Convertible 396 - West Kelowna, BC - $19,800.00

Greaser · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

1966 Beaumont Convertible 396 - West Kelowna, BC - $19,800.00

66 Grande guy · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

It''s a "real car"? Good to know.

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

Regardless, it sure looks to be a deal...

And if it's real? Wow.

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

66 Grande guy wrote:

It''s a "real car"? Good to know.

Now get out to the garage and get to work!

73SC · A Poncho Legend!

Never understand the mentality of posting lousy pictures that show the car is he worst of condition. Take a week, clean it up get someone who knows how to take a picture then post it for sale for $10,000 more. All this ad suggest is that that the seller is desperate for money.

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

X2 .

interesting car I'd have to see progress pics of the restoration..

Beaumont67SD · Guru

Looks like the $40K pro restoration shop used POR15 generously on the rusted out edges of the inner wheel wheels & break drums for good measure.

Yikes - what a mess, at first glance for $55,000 invested (15+40) in a $20,000 car (is it even an SD model, ad doesn't say...??).

- even has the front GM 396 cross flag's, might still be a "driver" vs a "decent or correct frame off"

-- Edited by Beaumont67SD on Thursday 18th of December 2014 04:37:58 PM

NOS · Poncho Master!

no rear 1/4 script, no rocker moldings, no wheel well moldings ??

dale, a poncho supporter

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Beaumont67SD wrote:
Looks like the $40K pro restoration shop used POR15 generously on the rusted out edges of the inner wheel wheels & break drums for good measure.
Yikes - what a mess, at first glance for $55,000 invested (15+40) in a $20,000 car (is it even an SD model, ad doesn't say...??).
- even has the front GM 396 cross flag's, might still be a "driver" vs a "decent or correct frame off"

If thats a frame off.... then I'm 20 years old biggrin what a mess (in my opinion) I can show you some Frame off photos and you can sure see the difference

bjburnout · Uber Guru

73SC wrote:
Never understand the mentality of posting lousy pictures that show the car is he worst of condition. Take a week, clean it up get someone who knows how to take a picture then post it for sale for $10,000 more. All this ad suggest is that that the seller is desperate for money.

........agree Ray.......this is a poor case of something........get the car correct starting with removing

those CHEVY cross flags and put it's Beaumont dignity back (V8) and about 5" down

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I refrain from commenting further..

need to see more pics..!

CdnGMfan · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

"Selling for a friend..." The seller may not be as knowledgeable as the car's owner. Then again perhaps it is a ruse.

It says that it is a real V8 Beaumont convertible, as in a 736 series. That isn't necessarily saying it is an original Sport Deluxe. Could even be a 734 series for that matter. It wouldn't be the first 734 series to gain buckets, console & selected trim...

It says that it has power steering. The original p/s setup on a big block car would be a remote reservoir setup because of the short water pump and the resultant accessory grouping. If it is a later long style water pump using the integral p/s pump then I would say that the car is most likely just a built car. Offer accordingly.

If that car is a factory Sport Deluxe with a documented 396 then it needs to have the V.V.S. documentation. Then I guarantee that car will be gone, brush paint restoration or not. (Sorry, that was mean). Por15 is not a restoration. The frame sections I do see look decent, but thats just it. What are they really showing potential buyers? Whatever they want to show, and nothing else.

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

It has the long water pump setup on it in the picture.

Still, there's only one way to prove if it's a big or small block car, and thankfully that documentation is available.

ZAPPER68 · Addicted!

Frame off restoration...???

Maybe Jerel can check it out the next time he's over on the West side...

jmont64 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

ZAPPER68 wrote:
Frame off restoration...???

Maybe Jerel can check it out the next time he's over on the West side...

Has me a little curious so will try look at it on the weekend. Everyone has a different definition of restoration and level of work.

boo boo · Veteran Member

Is this frame off?

Indian · Guru

The car looks like a custom, guy has removed all custom trim, can't afford to put on SD trim. I'd be scrutinizing firewall plate, especially the rivits, wouldn't surprise me tags have been rebodied, that car screams custom model. There's no way that car has had a frame off, restoration, frames didn't come bumpy like that, you'd think the guy would have replaced the rear springs as part of the forty grand, buyer beware on that car. The ad is "no longer available",

-- Edited by Indian on Friday 19th of December 2014 03:49:28 AM

jmont64 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Guy got back to me this morning and it sold yesterday. Might not have been great but was worth that anyhow.

66 Beau · Poncho Master!

I wonder where he got the "274" number. Doesn't match anything in our registry.

I think it was "well bought" if the body is decent. POR 15 may not be Concours, but from my experience, it does do what it's advertised to do.

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

from a previous post?

1966
73167    159
73267    274
73517    899
73567   this is tricky may not be acurate 113 total   105/107CDN 8 to Puerto?
73617    3318      244 SDs
73667    565 confermed as well also 241 were SD's    4 to puerto Rico?

boo boo · Veteran Member

66 Beau wrote:
I wonder where he got the "274" number. Doesn't match anything in our registry.

I think it was "well bought" if the body is decent. POR 15 may not be Concours, but from my experience, it does do what it's advertised to do.

I use these products sparingly on very light surface rust in impossible to get at places. The deeper rust areas do not get penetrated and thus these products can't promote the formation of ferric tannate. The deeper rust is just covered now by the thin layer of ferric tannate.

Here is a pretty good video I watched the other day showing some angle iron after a year. Notice the POR-15 in the cab of his truck after a year though. Perhaps he didn't have proper surface prep or ?

jlysholm · Guru

jmont64 wrote:
ZAPPER68 wrote:
Frame off restoration...???

Maybe Jerel can check it out the next time he's over on the West side...
Has me a little curious so will try look at it on the weekend. Everyone has a different definition of restoration and level of work.

Jerel, I have time to view it on Sunday if you want sum company? This car has my interest... (my Dad once owned a '66 Beau Custom Convertible)

jlysholm · Guru

jlysholm wrote:
jmont64 wrote:
ZAPPER68 wrote:
Frame off restoration...???

Maybe Jerel can check it out the next time he's over on the West side...
Has me a little curious so will try look at it on the weekend. Everyone has a different definition of restoration and level of work.
Jerel, I have time to view it on Sunday if you want sum company? This car has my interest... (my Dad once owned a '66 Beau Custom Convertible)

(should have completely read this entire thread) ...I see it's sold now.

1964Canso · Guru

The guy should let the black paint dry before he takes a pic next time...............

Be very surprised if it actually sold.

CdnGMfan · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

CdnGMfan wrote:
...Could even be a 734 series for that matter. It wouldn't be the first 734 series to gain buckets, console & selected trim...

When I said 734 I really meant 732 series. Funny that the seller quoted 274 as the production, that is what the 732 series convertible production figure was.