Description
Rare American classic in lovely condition. MOT valid until February and a perfect MOT history back to 2006. 220 cubic inch (3. 6 litres) and 3 speed column change transmission. Seats 6 people. Previously displayed at the prestigious NEC Classic Motorshow and appeared in numerous films including the last Indiana Jones movie The Dial of Destiny.
Comes with lots of spares including fuel tank, body side mouldings, brake shoes, carburettor, rear light clusters, pistons, fan belt, hoses and workshop manual.
Reducing my collection so no swops. Jeff Sledge of Richmond , Virginia was the CEO of the Edsel Owners Club of America and proud owner of this car. When he passed away in 1996 his good friend Eddie Clarkson of Stockton in the North East of England bought it from Jeff’s estate. At the time it only had 37000 miles on the odometer , it now has 48000.
Eddie was known as Mr Edsel as he owned cars from the three model years of the Edsel. I bought it from Eddie’s widow six years ago. I also bought his 58 model although from a different owner which now resides in a museum in Limassol, Cyprus.
Edsel was launched as a separate make by Ford in September 1957 with a massive fanfare including an Edsel TV show starring Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong but the car was a sales flop. The plug was pulled on Edsel after only three years losing the mighty Ford Motor Company $250 million and almost putting them under. However yesterday’s loser is today’s winner as the low sales figures of the time make Edsel a rare sight today helping retain their values compared to more common brands.
