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WHAT'S THIS EDSEL ITEM?


"What do you know about this Edsel item?"  Just when you think you've seen everything in the Edsel universe, someone poses this question alongside the strangest piece of Edselbilia you've ever seen.

If you have some background on any of these Edsel artifacts, some of their owners are anxious to hear from you.


New Dealer Binder


 
 
Personally embossed with "O. D. Lee", this contains hundreds of pages of information presumably for the man looking to become the next successful Edsel dealer.  This 3-ring binder contains the correspondence, worksheets, classnotes, and other training information as well as Edsel Service Beacons for 10/57 - 4/58, 1958 color chip charts, and 1958 Air Conditioning and Transmission manuals.  It's 2.5" thick.

Its owner was wondering exactly where it came from and how many others might've survived.
Email admin@edsel.com if you have any insight to share.


Edsel Milk Bottle Topper


 
 
This colorful pre-E-Day announcement was part of the morning milk delivery in 1957.  The milk bottle topper shown here measures 7 inches high and 6 inches wide, with a 4-inch ring that capped off the glass milk bottles of the time (or door knobs, or however your local Edsel dealer decided to use them).  According to the Edsel Announcement Material catalog, a run of 500 pieces was offered by the Edsel Division for $7.35, which included the printing of the the dealership's name and address across the bottom.
Besides Townley Motors, it's not known how many other Edsel dealerships may have used this rarely seen promotional tag.


Hallmark Edsel Mirror


 
 
Lou at Inno623@aol.com is looking for any information on the origins of his Edsel Mirror.

"The size it is shown here is close to actual.  The words on the bottom edge after 'EDSEL AND THE EDSEL LOGO...' are not legible, but probably are '...REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.' or like reference to Ford's rights.

Thank you for trying to help!"


Teletouch Sales Mask


This item's amazing.  It's owner explains:



 
 
These items are not for sale, but I'd love to hear what people think about it.
Thank you,
A fellow Edsel enthusiast
 
Email about this item can be sent to admin@edsel.com.


If you have an Edsel item that you can't find any history on and would like to post it here, send an email to admin@edsel.com.