Info on a 'Canadian' Nova..

[JayR]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427.060</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wouldn't think that turning Chevelles into Beaumonts would be profitable. One issue would be the VIN. Beaumont VINs start with 7, Chevelles start with 1. Although Beaumonts are much rarer they don't usually bring much, if any, more than a comparable Chevelle.
James </div></div>

I agree. I don't know who would buy a U.S. built Chevelle turned into a Canadian Beaumont, but I guess it's happening. The biggest plus to the Beaumont is the availability of GM Canada Vintage Services documentation, something you'll never get for a Chevelle Beaumont. Documented Canadian cars are always worth more than a comparable U.S. car just for this paperwork alone. I don't know how the VIN situation you mention is being handled for these Chevelle Beaumonts. Beaumont cowl tags are also very different from same year U.S. Chevelles, both in format and content. I sincerely hope they aren't being changed.

Bob