This number doesn't simply indicate the number of Edsels that
were listed as "SOLD" on the
Edsels For Sale web page.
To be qualified for this designation, the Edsel Pages have to
be RESPONSIBLE for saving an Edsel. Listed above is the
documented number of cases where an owner has personally written to
say that if it weren't for the Edsel Pages, the car would not be
on the road today.
Testimonials
10 years ago I bought my first Edsel from the Edsel.com web site from a Gary S. in the Bay Area of CA. I
had not bough any Edsels or been in any clubs for 8 years and bought another Edsel from the bay area. I got there,
looked around and it felt like deja-vu. Suddenly I asked him, "did you sell a young guy a 59 Villager wagon in
green with no reverse almost 10 years ago?" It was the same guy! You could chalk up one ad for one car
to saving 2 cars that time, 10 years or so apart!"
-William Cooke III
California
Edsel #32:
October 10, 2004
"I have sold one of my cars because of these ads."
-Dan Hanusa
Iowa
Edsel #31:
September 19, 2003
"Add my '60 Edsel 2-door sedan to your documented cases of Esels saved because
of Edsel.com. I sold it to a man in Colorado. Thanks for the ad, I
appreciate it."
-Matt McLaughlin
Friendship, WI
Edsel #30:
September 12, 2003
"I wish to thank you for your help in saving my dad's edsel from the crusher. Andy
came today to take it to it's new home. I feel good that maybe it might be restored
or its parts help other to be restored."
-Charles G. Lynch
Bluefield, WV
Edsel #29:
March 28, 2002
"Add one more to the list. My wife was given the opportunity to purchase
a 'non-running' 1959 Edsel Ranger sedan for $500.00. The car is complete,
but in need of cosmetic restoration. The owner had decided to sell it for
scrap, but gave my wife first shot at it.
She consulted many web-sites on Edsels (finding yours to be her favorite) and decided to 'save' this car. We are the third owners of a Talisman Red and White car with only 49,000 actual miles. Since the car had been running up until 2 years ago, I decided to try and start her. After an afternoon of putting on new belts, hoses, flushing coolant and oil, and draining and re-filling the brake system, I gave her a crank. One three-second blast of starter fluid, and she purrs like a kitten!
We are now in the process of replacing the brake system and wheel bearings (she drove the 90 miles to our place just fine, but you know the old adage - Safety First, Last, and Always) and will later do a quicky engine overhaul (new seals, check valves, test generator, etc.) Then begins the work on the interior and exterior details.
Thanks for such a good web-page. Without it, I doubt my wife would have
fallen in love with such a fine car, and it probably would have seen the
scrap heap."
-Peter Polley
Benson, AZ
Edsel #28:
October 27, 2001
"Today I bought a 58 Villager that I found on Edsel.com. After getting the title,
the seller realized he'd had the car sitting in his yard for 30 years. I'm hoping to
have the car back out on the road within a few months. Thanks for all the information
you provide on your site. The entire site factored heavily in my decision to
purchase this Edsel."
-Steve Burton
Edsel #27:
October 17, 2001
"The Pacer convertible has been sold. The buyer did find my car advertised
for sale here, and I thank you for posting ads and maintaining this site. The
car went to a rabid Edsel lover who had a 58 when he was in high school. Its
nice to know a car as nice as this one was will be in the hands of an owner who
appreciates it as much as I did."
-John Walker
Edsel #26:
September 4, 2001
"The buyer found us through Edsel.com. We had many inquiries, but the first
inquiry took it."
-Delman Gaddie
Edsel #25:
December 13, 2000
"When I placed the ad on your site, it sold within a month. If only I
had a few hundred Edsels to sell, I'd be sold out by now."
-Al Fitzgerald
Edsel #24:
November 12, 2000
"Just wanted to let you know that I sold my 1958 Edsel
Pacer for $2400, which may have been too cheap, but the man I sold it
to was a real Edsel buff who is going to restore it
himself. Thanks for all your help and of course your great web
site which helped me to find a good home for my dad's Edsel."
-Dianne Sullivan
Edsel #23:
October 2, 2000
"We had a 1958 Pacer convertible listed on July 15, 2000 and sold it to one of
the first inquiries which happened to be a gentleman in Sweden! I spent the
rest of the summer helping him work out transportation to a port and then
shipping! Thank you for providing your site. We probably have had 20+
inquiries. Please add us to Edsels Rescued as we never would have restored
the car ourselves."
-Jeff and Lindy
Edsel #22:
September 10, 2000
"In total I probably got about 8 inquires off of the ad and that is where
the person that bought the car found it. It was sold to a guy that wants to
restore it, so another Edsel saved. Thanks for all your help."
-Carol Boram-Hays
Edsel #21:
September 1, 2000
"Both Edsels are sold. The 58 sold for $500 and the 59 sold for $450. Thanks
again for all your help. I will highly recommend your site."
-Karen Roy
Edsel #20:
August 28, 2000
"(We) sold the car thanks to the ad!!!! Thanks for posting it. It went to
a fellow Edsel lover, so we know it got a good home! Thanks again!"
K430@webtv.net
Edsel #19:
August 28, 2000
"The ad was helpful; our first inquiry, (in fact the guy who bought the
car) was at 7:05 AM the next morning from your insertion. In addition we had
about nine other contacts resulting from the notice; Arizona, Indiana,
Missouri, Illinois, Maine, and of course California."
-Joe Peters
Edsel #18:
August 14, 2000
"We purchased a 1959 Corsair posted on your web site. We drove from Marysville,
Washington over the weekend and drove back home some 1800 miles later. I have
registered the car on your on-line registration site. We're very excited to give
the California car a new home in Washington."
-Ed & Kathy O'Malley
Edsel #17:
July 27, 2000
"Just a note to let you know I sold my Roundup for the asking price. This was the only
site that I had it listed on, so I must say that despite the fact it took a while for
the right guy to find it, it worked!"
-Randy Rarick
Edsel #16:
June 27, 2000
"1959 Corsair for 7200.00 sold from your ad for 6500.00 Thank You."
-Dick Richmond
Edsel #15:
May 10, 2000
"Thanks so much for the on-line ad. My Ranger was sold to an
Edsel guy who found out about my car through Edsel.com's classifieds. Couldn't
have done it without you!"
-Brian Stone
Edsel #14:
March 15, 2000
"The ad was terrific I got 4 calls and emails the first day and it sold full
price to the first call! Thank you!"
-Michael Levick
Edsel #13:
March 5, 2000
"I sold the 58 Citation to a nice fella in Boston. I strongly believe your ad
sold the car. Thanks, I owe you one."
-Dale Corbin
Edsel #12:
February 22, 2000
"Your site helped me decide to purchase my Ranger. I love the car and my
wife and myself are enjoying the restoring process. Thanks again for all
the information, and please add our car to the Edsels saved counter."
-Adam in California
Edsel #11:
January 23, 2000
"Would you please remove the ad placed on 11/17/99 for a 59 Ranger 4-Door Sedan. The
car belonged to a friend in Kelowna BC and I have just learned that he sold it the other
day to someone who had seen the ad on your web page. Thanx for a great service!"
-Peter McGowan
Edsel #10:
January 19, 2000
"I am writing to tell you that I have sold my Edsel (with) the ad you placed
for me. Sincere thanks as I am sure it was helpful in the sale."
-Mike Greeley
Edsel #9:
January 16, 2000
"Thanks so much for placing my ad in the (on-line) pages yesterday. Believe it or not,
the Ranger sold THIS MORNING! A kid here in San Francisco called at around
7:00 AM, showed up at the house about 90 minutes later, and tried
to buy both of the cars! (I have another 58 Ranger for a driver). Anyhow, he
plopped out the cash, and he and his buddy drove the little Ranger away. Thanks
again!"
-Tony La Motta
Edsel #8:
December 29, 1999
"Please accept the thanks of our nonprofit organization for allowing us to
offer this car on your website. The car sold today, for $4500.00, to a
gentleman who saw it on this site.
These funds were needed to help pay for renovating our facility, and your
website has made a number of new fans (2-legged and 4-legged)! Should
we receive any inquiries from other Edsel buyers, we shall refer them
to your EXCELLENT site!
-The Humane Society of Williamson County, Texas
Edsel #7:
December 22, 1999
"Thank you for letting me list my Edsel with you. It has sold to a collector in
New York and will go to a good home. He found it from your service. Thanks
again."
-Chuck Harley
Edsel #6:
December 14, 1999
"The Bermuda sold locally with an ad in the paper, the Pacer sold to
an Edsel guy in Portland, Oregon who saw the ad on your web site. Thank
you for your wonderful service."
-Ron Osborn
Edsel #5:
November 30, 1999
"I had the 58 turquoise Edsel Citation and Pacer parts car listed. They both sold two
days later over the internet, one goes to Kentucky and the Pacer to Michigan. Both new
owners sent cashiers checks, they both thought I had good deals. The Pacer will also be
restored he said it was way too good of shape to be parted out. Again thank you, I did
not ever think they would go that fast."
-Reba Spears
Edsel #4:
September 8, 1999
"Yes, the online listing did help sell the car. Thanks!"
Edsel #3:
July 7, 1999
"I think your Website is great. I am in the process of buying one of your
posted cars right now."
Edsel #2:
May 12, 1999
"Thanks to your ad on the Edsel Page we sold our 58 Ranger to a father and
son restoring one exactly like ours. They were like two little kids when
they saw it, and couldn't wait to get it back home. I wanted you to know
that the crusher didn't get this one and hopefully most of it will be back
on the road soon. Thanks again!"
-John & Carolyn Nantz
Edsel #1:
March 12, 1999
"I am writing to inform you of the sale of one of my two Edsels. I sold the
sedan but still have the Hard Top for sale. The Edsel is going to Colorado to
a Thomas Tramutolo. I would like to take the time to thank you. I would not
have been able to connect with this person for the sale of my Edsel. You
provided me a wonderful service and all who are either looking to sell or purchase an
Edsel or parts. I will continue to have my hard top for sale as listed.
Thank you for your help."
-Roger
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