I just found this user forum, and would like to add my car to your registry.
I have a 1966 Beaumont Convertible that is a very late production model, possibly even the final SD assembled, in conversations with Frank (who is very helpful, well worth the investment and time) at Vintage Vehicle Services it is likely. It was assembled on July 4, 1966 and has a VIN# 67366701XXXX. I have attached the Heritage certificate prepared by the previous owner, as well as the VIN plate and Cowl Tag. When I purchased the car, I became the 4th owner - the original owner manual and Protecto-Plate Warranty Booklet came with the car. It was sold in Edmonton from Jenner Motors to a local doctor in early 1967.
She's a 283/Powerglide, Provincial White, Power White Top, Red Interior. Here are a few photos I just took.
There is quite a story as to how I found and purchased the car, along with it and me relocating to Texas. I am a Native Albertan, born in Edmonton, raised in Calgary. My wife's and my family all still live there, so we come back often.
My son just used it for a 2020 high school graduation parade, and we received lots of comments and interest.
Dave, the build date and shipped date are miles apart. Has to be a story there too
Canadian Poncho said
Jun 9, 2020
Welcome aboard Dave!
Ponchoheart said
Jun 9, 2020
Great colour Combo ! Congrats
4SPEED427 said
Jun 9, 2020
Welcome here!
I hope you don't mind, as one of the moderators here I thought it might be best to blank out some of your VIN. You can't be too careful online. I't best not to give out the VIN to anyone. If you really want the entire VIN to appear I will certainly reinstate it.
Would you be interested in having your car featured at the top of this page for a month?
dpmwest said
Jun 9, 2020
OK, thanks. I will edit the photos I attached as well.
Thanks for relocating the post.
David
dpmwest said
Jun 9, 2020
I would not mind if you would like to feature it. I can come up with a pretty good story about it, along with some more photos.
I know she's not 100% original, the previous owner changed to an Edelbrock 4BBL. It runs Ok, except when it sits too long and the dang Ethanol fuel varnish jams the accelerator pump...
Let me know what you need.
Thanks again.
David
73SC said
Jun 10, 2020
Is that ever a sharp car!
jmont64 said
Jun 10, 2020
Awesome car and welcome to the site from the Okanagan valley, having also escaped from central Alberta. You couldn't have picked a better color combo. I'm looking forward to hearing the rest of the story.
66 327 sd said
Jun 10, 2020
I believe I might know that car and the original owners. Was it a Dr D?
66 327 sd said
Jun 10, 2020
I believe that we show one other 66 with a July 4th build date (which is indeed the last build date we show for the 66):
July 4th 1966 73617 A51 V8 2D (391 black buckets) Alberta link
#841825 Sport Deluxe 2dr hrdtp M35 Mist Blue met. spot. sixtywagon
Pontiacanada said
Jun 10, 2020
Ponchoheart wrote:
Great colour Combo ! Congrats
X2. Welcome from Canada's east coast!
Pontiacanada said
Jun 10, 2020
dpmwest wrote:
I would not mind if you would like to feature it. I can come up with a pretty good story about it, along with some more photos.
That would be great. Tell a Texas-sized tale.
cranks38 said
Jun 10, 2020
Welcome from Regina.
I'll look forward to your feature and the whole story!
dpmwest said
Jun 10, 2020
Yes, Dr. D. was the original purchaser. Ukrainian name, if that helps further. Don't know if I should post it, let me know. I can post a photo of the Protecto-Plate if so.
66 327 sd said
Jun 10, 2020
No need to post. That is indeed the good Doctor. Small world... but I wouldn't want to paint it!
66 327 sd said
Jun 10, 2020
Here's a grainy pic of it in the late 80's, complete with whitewalls, wheel covers (possibly snow tires), and an incorrect side mirror.
Ok Geoff, now I'm going to need some more details...!
I am curious to find out as much about this car as I can. If you have any contact information for the original owner's family, I would very much like to send them a message. As I understood it, the Dr. passed away, and the car was sold as part of the estate? The purchaser was the individual named in the Heritage Certificate (come to think of it, might want to cover that up as well admin), who either had the partial restoration performed or did it himself? There was a load of paperwork that came with the car, some from the first restoration in the '80's, some from the 2003-2005 timeframe during the "second" restoration.
My folks live local to Edmonton, and while they were storing it for me took it to a couple of cars shows back in 2006-2007 time frame.
There are a few pieces that are not original, and it would be nice to know the history behind the car.
Any help would be much appreciated. Many thanks.
David
norontcan said
Jun 10, 2020
Really enjoy the pics of the car. Nice colour combo.
The history of our cars is part of what makes them so special.
Here's another vote for featuring the car and it's story.
4SPEED427 said
Jun 10, 2020
Yes please!
David, can you work on putting a story together for the site administrator, Todd? Do you know which one he is on here, and how to reach him?
Canadian Poncho said
Jun 11, 2020
I sent Dave a private message with info on what's needed to have his car featured.
dpmwest said
Jun 11, 2020
Working on the feature. Thanks for the opportunity.
-David
Beau_SD_65 said
Jun 11, 2020
Wooow.. quite a story. Congrats for that great looking car and indeed it has quite some history behind it.
Regards from Chile,
Hello,
I just found this user forum, and would like to add my car to your registry.
I have a 1966 Beaumont Convertible that is a very late production model, possibly even the final SD assembled, in conversations with Frank (who is very helpful, well worth the investment and time) at Vintage Vehicle Services it is likely. It was assembled on July 4, 1966 and has a VIN# 67366701XXXX. I have attached the Heritage certificate prepared by the previous owner, as well as the VIN plate and Cowl Tag. When I purchased the car, I became the 4th owner - the original owner manual and Protecto-Plate Warranty Booklet came with the car. It was sold in Edmonton from Jenner Motors to a local doctor in early 1967.
She's a 283/Powerglide, Provincial White, Power White Top, Red Interior. Here are a few photos I just took.
There is quite a story as to how I found and purchased the car, along with it and me relocating to Texas. I am a Native Albertan, born in Edmonton, raised in Calgary. My wife's and my family all still live there, so we come back often.
My son just used it for a 2020 high school graduation parade, and we received lots of comments and interest.
Please enjoy.
David
Wow! Great car and great story. Welcome
Dave, the build date and shipped date are miles apart. Has to be a story there too
I hope you don't mind, as one of the moderators here I thought it might be best to blank out some of your VIN. You can't be too careful online. I't best not to give out the VIN to anyone. If you really want the entire VIN to appear I will certainly reinstate it.
Would you be interested in having your car featured at the top of this page for a month?
OK, thanks. I will edit the photos I attached as well.
Thanks for relocating the post.
David
I would not mind if you would like to feature it. I can come up with a pretty good story about it, along with some more photos.
I know she's not 100% original, the previous owner changed to an Edelbrock 4BBL. It runs Ok, except when it sits too long and the dang Ethanol fuel varnish jams the accelerator pump...
Let me know what you need.
Thanks again.
David
Is that ever a sharp car!
July 4th 1966 73617 A51 V8 2D (391 black buckets) Alberta link
#841825 Sport Deluxe 2dr hrdtp M35 Mist Blue met. spot. sixtywagon
X2. Welcome from Canada's east coast!
That would be great. Tell a Texas-sized tale.
I'll look forward to your feature and the whole story!
Yes, Dr. D. was the original purchaser. Ukrainian name, if that helps further. Don't know if I should post it, let me know. I can post a photo of the Protecto-Plate if so.
Here's a grainy pic of it in the late 80's, complete with whitewalls, wheel covers (possibly snow tires), and an incorrect side mirror.
I am curious to find out as much about this car as I can. If you have any contact information for the original owner's family, I would very much like to send them a message. As I understood it, the Dr. passed away, and the car was sold as part of the estate? The purchaser was the individual named in the Heritage Certificate (come to think of it, might want to cover that up as well admin), who either had the partial restoration performed or did it himself? There was a load of paperwork that came with the car, some from the first restoration in the '80's, some from the 2003-2005 timeframe during the "second" restoration.
My folks live local to Edmonton, and while they were storing it for me took it to a couple of cars shows back in 2006-2007 time frame.
There are a few pieces that are not original, and it would be nice to know the history behind the car.
Any help would be much appreciated. Many thanks.
David
The history of our cars is part of what makes them so special.
Here's another vote for featuring the car and it's story.
David, can you work on putting a story together for the site administrator, Todd? Do you know which one he is on here, and how to reach him?
-David
Regards from Chile,