361cid E-400 V8, Teletouch automatic transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
711365 manufactured in Louisville, KY on September 5, 1957
Owner:
Michael Mitchell
This convertible is a complete car that runs and drives like a dream. It has power steering, the top works
every time. She gets attention everywhere we drive her. The upholstery, carpet and convertible top and boot are in
good condition. The trunk is solid. Has jack and spare tire. I just have run out of time and money to spend
on her. She desrves a home where she will get a fresh coat of paint and some rechroming in places.
In the last htree and half years I have completed the folowing work:
Known issues:
The car is for sale - see Edsel.com Ad 408 for details.
Location:
Derby, Kansas
Owned since:
2014
Mileage:
47,557
Condition:
Excellent
Originality:
Modified, see Notes below.
Accessories included:
Teletouch Automatic Transmission, Radio, Power Steering, Whitewall Tires, Wheel Covers with Spinner,
Rocker Panel Mouldings, Windshield Washer, Front &nmp; Rear Bumper Guards, Dual Exhaust, Hooded Side Mirrors,
Back-up Lights
Notes:
I have a beautiful 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible for sale. I have owned her for a little over three
years. This is my second Edsel. My other Edsel has been our family for 59 years.
- Rebuilt brakes
- New shocks
- Rebuilt the front end
- New wide whitewall tires
- New breaker for convertible top
- New hoses for convertible top
- Balanced the drive shaft, new u-joints
- Replaced the 400 cu in Cleveland engine with a 361 Edsel engine out of an Edsel Pacer
- Replace the C4 transmission with a C6 transmission
- All new belts and hoses
- New original looking radiator
- Underdash MP3 player
- New stereo dash speaker
- Added the correct sunvisor hardware
- New exhaust
- New battery
- Not a numbers-matching car
- Previous owner, Dwight Deem:
- Removed the Pacer emblems
- Added the red scallop and Citation scallop chrome
- Replaced the Tele-touch steering column with an Edsel column shift steering column
- Replaced the original engine and transmission (I put an Edsel engine back in it)
- Electric windshield wipers work, just not hooked up
- Some rust repair (normal locations on an Edsel convertible)
- Needs new glove compartment fiberboard
- Needs new paint
- Drivers window glass is cracked
- Pacer emblems missing from front fenders
- Radio and clock do not work
- Side air vent window chrome is pitted.