361cid E-400 V8, Teletouch automatic transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
702463 manufactured in San Jose, CA on September 12, 1957
Owner:
Kerry L Johnson
The car is almost all original excluding engine (original:
yellow/white) modifications, performance/economy carburetor (so now I can
pass everything including the gas station), air cleaner, ignition, NASCAR-style
cooling fan, alternator, RV cam, overbore pistons & bearings. Teletouch
transmission has increased bands (width). Interior has added sound proofing
and sound system. New dash/carpet/paint, some chrome added.
Visit my web site at www.pict.com/kerry
Location:
Bainbridge Island, Washington State
Owned since:
April 19, 1998
Mileage:
70,007
Condition:
Drives Well, used daily, looks great!
Originality:
Modified (see notes)
Accessories included:
Car came equipped with Electric Clock, Tachometer, Radio. But no carpet.
Notes:
I am the third owner of this beautiful Black & White automobile. I
bought it in Seattle from Michael Busek who bought it from a man in
Bellingham, WA, who bought it new. While I was rebuilding the interior I
found a receipt for the purchase of a bottle of champagne from Beaulieu
Vineyards (in Rutherford, Napa Valley California) dated February 14th, 1961. This
just added to the romantic attitude that I have always have towards the
automobile, especially the Edsel. When I was a kid (5 years old) my Dad & Mom
were shopping for a large family car (My mother gave birth to 7 children in 5
years - 1 set of twins, one set of triplets & 2 singles) I remember looking at
the Edsel Bermuda, but my parents picked out a Mercury Wagon with the 427
Turnpike engine. I swear that car was a block long!