W8RT701067

Dataplate specifications
Bermuda, 4-door 6-passenger wagon, Spring Green
Two-tone green vinyl interior

361cid E-400 V8, Teletouch automatic transmission, 3.22:1 axle ratio
Edsel number 701067 manufactured in San Jose, CA on August 15, 1957


Information as of:  September 2009

Owner:   unknown (online auction car)
Location:   Bethesda, Maryland
Owned since:   unknown

Mileage:   88,048
Condition:   Excellent
Originality:   Aftermarket temp guage

Accessories included:   Teletouch Automatic Transmission, Town & Country Radio, Whitewall Tires, Wheel Covers, Seat Belts, Front Bumper Guards, Hooded Side Mirror

Notes:
The Teletouch transmission works flawlessly.   The paint has some cracking and there is a small amount of rust in the rear parts of the rocker panels.  Other than that, the car is rust free including the frame.  This is an excellent candidate to made made into a concours condition car.

The front seat has a tear and door panels are not great, but the rest of the interior (including the cargo bay) are very good.  The wood decals are excellent but surrounding painted faux wood could use some redoing.  There's a small chip in the front windshield but the rest of the glass is good.  Headliner is good.  All guages work including Town and Country radio.  Under the hood is very clean with some detailing.


Information as of:  June 2008

Owner:   unknown (online auction car)
Location:   Orangevale, California
Owned since:   2002

Mileage:   87,813
Condition:   Excellent
Originality:   Aftermarket temp guage, AC vents added

Accessories included:   Teletouch Automatic Transmission, Town & Country Radio, Whitewall Tires, Wheel Covers, Seat Belts, Front Bumper Guards, Hooded Side Mirror

Notes:
This is one of the most photographed and well-traveled Bermudas in existence.  It was restored by a legendary surfing champion in Hawaii named Randy Rarick.  The car was shipped to Los Angeles to be sold.  It was driven to a Las Vegas Edsel event where it was purchased by a pair of British collectors (two brothers) who shipped the car to England.  It shows up in U.K. magazines from time to time.
The brothers sold the car (maybe 8 years ago) to a collector in Atlanta who brought it back from overseas.  I bought the Bermuda from the Atlanta collector around 2002.

The car runs great and gets a ton of looks wherever it goes.  It has a rare single-tone Spring Green color scheme.  The Atlanta collector was considering putting on an aftermarket AC unit, and added the rare AC cowl at the base of the interior of the windshield.  The car has basically no rust to speak of – very clean.  There are two small chips in the windshield, and it would look better replaced.  There’s a tear in the front seat at a seam – which can be repaired.  There are a couple small tears in the headliner.  The radio and heater work fine.  There is a temp gauge to the left of the gas gauge.

This car was photographed for inclusion in Quentin Willson's book, "Classic American Cars", and was also featured in a mass-market 2005 calendar.


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