"E-475" 410cid 345bhp V8, Teletouch automatic transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
704058 manufactured in Wayne, MI on November 6, 1957
Owner:
Lewis Eustace
Location:
Invercargill, New Zealand
Owned since:
June 2007
Mileage:
98,000
Condition:
In restoration
Originality:
Stock, with some updated parts
Accessories included:
unknown
Notes:
Searching for door rubbers, top seal where the windows touch the roof,
door handle rubbers, Citation badge for front guard, glove box liner, etc.
Information as of:
February 2002
Owner:
Bruce Christmas
Location:
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Owned since:
May 4, 2001
Mileage:
93,951
Condition:
Drives well
Originality:
99% Original
Accessories included:
Teletouch Automatic Transmission, Power Seats, Power Steering, Town & Country radio,
Electic Clock, Windsheild Washer, Wheel Covers with Spinner, Power Antenna
Notes:
We imported it from the Houston, Texas when we brought it over the "Edsels For
Sale" column on the Internet.
Used as an everyday car.
Information as of:
February 2001
Owner:
Dan Orbeck
New or rebuilt: front end (most), rear springs, carb, teletouch
shifter and relays, brake system, waterpump, radiator, exhaust system, shocks,
fuel pump, gas tank, Trico wiper vacuum-motor. NOS front seat inserts, repro vinyl,
carpets, kick panels. Older Goodyear tires with no tread wear.
This baby runs well but just doesn't get out much.
Ownership History
Location:
Houston, Texas
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
95,000
Condition:
Drives well
Originality:
unknown
Accessories included:
Teletouch Automatic Transmission, Town & Country radio, Electic Clock, Windsheild Washer,
Power Antenna
Notes:
Nicely refurbished car, older repaint. Redone interior is correct. Engine
compartment is detailed with correct colors. Trunk has new cardboard side inserts
with jacking instructions - need floor mat and lid insulation. Please see many more
photos at
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/dorbeck8.
Non-working: Town & Country radio, clock, windsheild washer, power
antenna (not installed).
Missing: trunk floormat, padded dash.
Car is originally from Clifton, Texas, and was first owned by Shrantz family. It was
then sold to Danny Remington, then sold to Dan Orbeck.
This car is currently Jet Black with with Silver Gray Metallic.