Dataplate specifications
Citation, 4-door hardtop

"E-475" 410cid 345bhp V8
Edsel number 700001 manufactured in Somerville, MA on July 29, 1957

Information as of:  May 1991

Owner:   Henry Ford Museum
Location:   Dearborn, Michigan
Owned since:   July 1957

Mileage:   unknown
Condition:   Museum piece
Originality:   All parts are factory authentic for the car

Accessories included:   unknown

Notes:
Edsel Number 1, destined for permanent display, was actually built two weeks after production began.  This was probably so all the accessories were available at assembly time.

Serial numbers 700101 through 700120 were reserved for Somerville pilot cars.  Regular production VINs began with 700121.  This is the only Somerville car with an assembly number below 700101.