What is the value of a 1958 Edsel?

“You can get them for less than $5000. Nice ones go for about $5000 to $10,000,” says Mike Hinsch of North Plains, Oregon, of cars like his 1958 Edsel Pacer two-door hardtop.

What is a 1958 Edsel?

The Edsel was a division of the Ford Motor Company that designed and produced cars from 1958–1960. Attempting to close the gap between itself and GM in the domestic American automotive market, Ford invested in a yearlong teaser campaign leading consumers to believe that the Edsel was the car of the future.

What is an Edsel Ranger?

The Edsel Ranger is an automobile that was produced and sold by the newly formed Edsel Division of Ford for the 1958–1960 model years. It was available in two-door coupes, four-door sedans, and two- and four-door hardtops with a convertible also offered in 1960.

How much is the Ford family worth?

Great-grandson of Henry Ford and the executive chairman of the Ford Motor Company. Ford Family Net Worth As of November 2020, Martha Firestone Ford has garnered a net worth of $1.4 Billion, and William Clay Ford, Jr. has garnered a net worth of $1 Billion.

When did the Edsel Citation come out?

The Citation was produced solely for 1958. For 1959, Edsel consolidated its model offerings to Ford-based vehicles, including the Ranger, Villager wagon, and Corsair (shifting to a Ford chassis).

What kind of engine does a Ford citation have?

Using a body-on-frame layout, the Citation shared design commonality with Mercury and Ford, using a leaf-sprung rear axle and independent ball-joint front suspension with coil springs. The Citation was powered by a 410 cubic-inch MEL V8.

What is the difference between the Corsair and the citation?

Slotted above the Corsair, the exterior of the Citation was distinguished by additional stainless steel trim and a gold-anodized aluminum cove panel (emulating the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser ).