1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible

$45,000

Back in 1956, Ford Motor Company realized that there was a void in their selections of mid-size automobiles. While Chevrolet owners could "move up" to a Buick, Pontiac or Oldsmobile (and Dodge owners could advance to a Plymouth or Chrysler), Ford buyers were looking at Mercury alone.

Ford instituted plans for an entirely new car division, and an entirely new car. The design of the car was to be completely unique - distinguishable from any angle. And the promotional build-up of the car would be like nothing else.

One of the most talked about feature was the "Teletouch" shifter, which controlled the automatic transmission selection electronically from push buttons in the center of the steering wheel hub. (A series of planetary gears in the column keeps the buttons stationary as the wheel turns.) Many other Edsel-original ideas are still found on today's cars.

The car was referred to as the "E" car (for Experimental) from its inception. After a massive promotional campaign, which included multi-page "teaser" ads in major national magazines, some 2.5 million Americans poured into Edsel dealerships on "E-Day", September 4, 1957. But it was quickly apparent that few cars were actually being sold. The public expectation was much higher than the car could live up to, and sales reflected the disappointment.

There was a combination of other factors that led to the name "Edsel" becoming synonymous with "failure"

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Paint Number: Palomino Brown, Frost White, Sunset Coral
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Title: State of Maine clear title
Registration: Current State of Maine Antique Auto valid registration
Mileage: 24753 miles showing on odometer. True original mileage unknown.

In 2011, the car's fuel tank was reconditioned in Canada, a rebuilt carberator and fuel pump. New points, condensors, timing, battery, and spark plugs.

All instruments work, including radio, clock, power antenna, blower and all electric windows.

This Caribbean is one of the most popular Packard designs of all time. There's too much to choose from, but if we must:

1. The push-button transmission in the steering wheel hub--the only year and only car to ever use this device!
2. The gorgeous spinner wheel covers
3. The exuberant interior--the colors will blow you away.