361cid E-400 V8, Teletouch automatic transmission, 3.22:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
700593 manufactured in San Jose, CA on August 6, 1957
Owner:
unknown (online auction car)
The chrome and brightwork is in super nice shape, all gauges (except temp) work
fine. The lights, interior lights, courtesy lights, dash gauge lights, turn signals
all work fine. There is an aftermarket temp gauge under the dash. She idles in
traffic at about 190 with no overheating. She starts, stops, and runs down the road
just fine.
Known issues includes a leak from the power steering and the oil pan. Also, the rear
diff leaves a bit of a drop. Leave her sitting for a few days and you get 3 spots in
a row. Not bad, but really annoys me. There's a scratch on the wood panel rear
passengers side which is not really noticeable unless you know it's there. Someone has
touched it up with paint and it looks ok. The windshield wipers do not
work. There is a tear on the driver's side arm rest, but the rest of the interior is
really nice.
I purchased this car from a West Coast dealer. Not the show car I expected, or paid
for, but a really nice #3 driver car. Very rare here on the East Coast as well to find
such a solid, original rust free car.
I was given the history that it was restored about 6 years ago, all seems to be consistent
but I have no documentation to go with it.
Location:
Stevensville, Maryland
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
27,630
Condition:
Runs and drives very well
Originality:
All parts are factory authentic for the car
Accessories included:
Teletouch Automatic Transmission, Town & Country Radio, Power Steering, Power Brakes,
Whitewall Tires, Wheel Covers with Spinner, Two-tone Paint, Front Bumper Guards,
Dual Exhaust, Hooded Side Mirror, Roof Rack
Notes:
Teletouch works perfectly. This car was previously restored/refreshed and is in
excellent running condition. This is a SoCal car and the body, frame, etc. is in
very good condition. There is no rust or repairs, or evidence of an accident that
I can tell. It has been repainted, and the job is good, but not show. I would
rank it #3 on the show circut, but it drops jaws wherever she goes.