361 Super Express V8, Dual-Power 3-speed transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
713359 manufactured in Louisville, KY on December 11, 1958
Owner:
Mike Gordon
Location:
Central New Hampshire
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
102,000
Condition:
Drives well, needs minor restoration
Originality:
New non-Edsel interior, engine components
Accessories included:
Radio, Whitewall Tires, Wheel Covers, Two-tone Paint, Electric Wipers, Dual Exhaust,
Hooded Side Mirror
Notes:
This is a 99% rust free original complete Arizona car. There is one small hole in the
right-hand rocker that is not visable unless you crawl under, and there is also some blistering
of the paint on the passenger side door that might be rust forming underneath, but the spot is
no bigger than a quarter. The car has been repainted at some point and is faded on the
upper surfaces. The interior was redone and it does not appear that original patterns
or fabrics were used, but it looks very good. Headliner is original and in perfect
condition. The only thing this car really needs bodywise is new rubber gaskets on all
the glass, doors and trunk. The passenger side front window is cracked but all the rest
of the glass is good. The odometer reads 102000. Engine runs very well, and uses no
oil. Transmission shifts OK, too. I had new dual exhaust pipes custom bent as
well. The previous owner replaced the carb with an aftermarket Holley 4bbl. He also
changed the wipers to electric and replaced the Treadle-Vac unit with a manual master
cylinder. I think he still has the original booster and cylinder but it needs
rebuilding. The car stops OK as is so I left it alone. This is an excellent driver as is
or a prime candidate for a complete restoration if that's what you want. Every piece of trim
and script is there.