beacon cars

[Guest]

while in high school in the 40s , a friend owned a beacon coupe . well , i never heard of or seen one since . this beacon was a 35 or 36 model coupe & resembled other cars of that era ( middle 30s ). anyone ever hear of one & can tell about it???

[novaman]

Kenny, the Beacon you're asking about was built by the Continental Motors. It was biult for two years I cn't remember either '34 &'35 or '35 &'36. If I remember correctly, they were sold through Western Auto stores. I have a friend that is restoring one in NC. His is a four door. If you would like more info. let me know and I will ask him the next time I see him.

[novaman]

Oops, i goofed. the beacon was made in 1933 &1934 It had either a 4 cyl or the Big 6 cyl.

[novaman]

If you go to my chapter's website, under the photo gallaries, to the 1999 BMOC Show. There is a picture of the Beacon one of Alamance Chapter's members is restoring. It was brought to the show because of it being unsual and to show an example of a restoration in progress.

[Guest]

<A HREF="http://www.aaca.org/alamance/1999_bmoc_show.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.aaca.org/alamance/1999_bmoc_show.htm</A>

[novaman]

duh. Why didn't I think of that? Thanks Peter. I must be having a case of brain fade from going to work early and trying to get ready for Hershey.