i'm sure there was a Silver Beat for sale in France on here some time ago, can't find the Ad now so possibly same one?
Any plans to French Reg it? if so good luck unless you're in the South where anything goes!
re: the manuals you want i have a fair few that may be of use to you, dave winsper gmail com just fill in the gaps with the appropriate things.
Out of interest where about are you? our Beat has been to LM24 a few times as well as our maison secondaire near Le Lude