1969 BEAUMONT CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE

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This Beaumont custom coupe was built by GM of Canada as the Canadian 'sister' car to the Chevy Malibu. In 1969 there were 4,177 Beaumont custom V8 hardtop coupes built, compared to 286,000 1969 Malibu V8 hardtop coupes. The Beaumonts were a step up in trim, with a diecast front grille, fender extensions, larger taillights and factory-installed 1969 Pontiac GTO dash. This Ruby Red 1969 Beaumont, nicknamed 'JESEZGRL,' is a custom Pro-Touring build. An award-winner at Detroit's Autorama, it’s

finished with BASF products, using three coats of a dark base, four coats Burgundy Pearl and topped with three coats of Glasurit Clear. The stance was achieved using RideTech drop spindles, QA1 coilovers and a full Global West suspension. The chassis was boxed and X-braced for strength. It rides on 18-inch Budnik G10 wheels and stops via 13-inch Wilwood brakes. It’s powered by a 6.0-liter V8 aluminum LS engine, built with AFR cylinder heads, COMP camshaft and FAST intake with a drive-by-wire throttle body. Accessories are driven by a Holley drive system. Cooling is by a DeWitts radiator with electric fans. It features Kooks long-tube headers and MagnaFlow stainless-steel exhaust. The engine is backed by a TCI 4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission with Billet torque converter turning a 12-bolt rear end with an Eaton posi-traction unit with 4.11 gears. The interior is full Pro-Touring with a modern console, bolstered power front seats appointed in maroon and black leather, and custom door and trim panels. The power steering rack is connected to an Ididit tilt column and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Monitoring the vehicle vitals is a set of custom Dakota Digital VHX gauges, with air conditioning by Vintage Air. An American Autowire harness supplies power. The engine starts via a Bowler Performance Touch-N-Go keyless system. A Detroit Speed Selecta Speed wiper kit was fitted in conjunction with power windows. It has 3,000 miles since completion and includes GM of Canada documentation. The car is located in Griot’s Garage booth outside of Tent 9. **TITLE IN TRANSIT**