332 Express V8, Mile-o-matic 2-speed transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
726807 manufactured in Louisville, KY on February 19, 1959
Owner:
Matt McLaughlin
I purchased it at an Iola car show in Wisconsin in 1999 from an estate settler from
Indiana. I drive it regularly and I'm getting it fixed up as I go along.
October 2000:
May 2005:
Location:
Arkdale, Wisconsin
Owned since:
1999
Mileage:
100,000+
Condition:
Drives well
Originality:
unknown
Accessories included:
Power Steering
Notes:
This car was purchased new from Sesi Lincoln-Mercury-Edsel in Ypsilanti, Michigan
March 23, 1959. The person that bought it new was J.T. Montonye, who lived
at 1899 W Huron River Drive in Ypsilanti. (This info I got fromt he "Authorized
Edsel Dealers Service Policy" I found in the glove box a while back. It has a
1000 mile inspection service coupon attached to it that was never used.)
Newer tires, recored radiator, new hoses, ignition wires and spark plugs, older restoration
showing wear, great daily driver, this is not a perfect Edsel, but from 20 feet away it
looks good. Some chrome has pitting, paint is fading, cracked drivers side window,
convertible top rear window is bad, the top is good and in good working order.
Very fun car.
It has a new gas tank, dual welded exhaust from front to rear with turbo mufflers,
new radiator, new carburetor, complete top end engine rebuild that included
a valve job and new exhaust manifolds, and also has a new oil pump and all new
engine gaskets, newer tires and brake work, new 29NF battery. Also included
is a new in box convertible top. The one that is on the car is ok but the
rear window is missing. The interior and
exterior are showing wear, but are presentable. Car is equipped with power
steering but it leaks so I do not fill
it. It has a minor rust hole under the spare tire in the trunk and a fist-size
rust hole in the drivers rocker panel, otherwise the floors are solid and rust
free. There is evidence of body repair in the quarters and other areas from an
older restoration back in the 80's. The heater, radio, gas gauge and wipers are
inoperable, also the drivers window is cracked.