361 Super Express V8, Dual-Power 3-speed transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
727300 manufactured in Louisville, KY on February 25, 1959
Owner:
St. Louis Car Museum
(Red/White interior trim combination was not a standard option. The stamped VIN plate's TRIM
code is blank, indicating this was a custom order.)
Location:
St. Louis, Missouri
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
75,326
Condition:
Show car
Originality:
Custom door panels, red dash buttons and trunk carpet
Accessories included:
Heater/Defroster, Radio, Power Steering, Whitewall Tires, Wheel Covers with Spinner,
Day/Night Rear View (no Side Mirrors), Two-tone Paint, Rocker Panel Mouldings, Dual
Exhaust, Back-up Lights, Fender Skirts
Notes:
"This beautifully restored example shows wonderfully from all angles! The
exterior paintwork and chrome are in magnificent condition, and the under hood
presentation is ready to impress! It showcases a solid original frame and body
panels, with a very comprehensive cosmetic restoration to like-new condition. The
carpeted trunk does lack the original spare, but is ready to haul mountains of luggage
to your next touring event. It comes to us from a prominent collection in Texas
where it has been cared for with great appreciation. Unfortunately, the St. Louis
Car Museum does not have enough documentation to support a true, actual mileage
claim.
This Edsel starts with ease and will impress the driver with its confident road manners."
Information as of:
June 2007
Owner:
unknown (auction car)
"Economy restoration with no concern or attempt at being authentic, solid body and decent
but far from show quality chrome or glass, missing a few pieces of trim and
badging. Overall condition 3-.
Location:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
93,000
Condition:
Excellent driver
Originality:
Repainted in factory colors
Accessories included:
Heater/Defroster, Radio, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Whitewall Tires,
Wheel Covers with Spinner
Notes:
From the June 2007 Leake Auction report (submitted by Jim Turner):
Bid to $20,600 and SOLD. Ran over the block on several occasions, taken up to $25,000
on one run, new owner ran it the day after buying it where it went to $22,500, no
sale. Another one of the cars that was part of a distress sale due to a bad bidder at
another sale."
(The side trim does not meet in the front)