1933 Continental Beacon 40
Special features
- Four cylinder, Continental Red Seal C400 engine.
- Twenty-five to thirty miles per gallon
- Three-point chassis suspension.
- Exclusive spring design.
Models and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Roadster | $3551 |
| Business Coupe | $3801 |
| Two Door Sedan | $3951 |
| Four Door Sedan | $4151 |
| De Luxe Business Coupe | $4251 |
| De Luxe Two Door Sedan | $4401 |
| De Luxe Four Door Sedan | $4601 |
1 1933 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Grand Rapids
Serial number range
- C-40-1001 to C-40-5092
Hayes body numbers
- Five Passenger Four Door Sedan (Standard and De Luxe): 185-
- Five Passenger Two Door Sedan (Standard and De Luxe): 188-
- Commercial Coupe (Standard and De Luxe): 189-
- The two passenger roadster was shown in brochures but was not produced.
See Hayes body numbers for the other makes.
Specifications
| Engine | 4 cylinder "L" head, 40 horsepower, bore 3-3/8" stroke 4" |
|---|---|
| Fuel system | 10½ gallon fuel tank. |
| Brakes | Steeldraulic, four wheel brakes |
| Wheels | Five wire wheels. |
| Tires | 5:25 x 17-inch |
| Wheelbase | 101½ inches |
| Upholstery | Corduroy velour. |
References
- [BRANHAM37] pg. 40-41
- [NYT] Continental advertisement, New York Times, January 8, 1933, pg. AA4