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 |  | View more photos Convertible Chassis Num: W9UR705884 |
For 1959, the Citation was the top-of-the-line Edsel vehicle. It was basically a Edsel Ranger with a more powerful engine and many amenities as standard equipment.
The Edsel Company had been formed by the Ford Motor Company as a line of vehicles that were to satisfy the thirst of many American buyers who wanted a high-powered, fully-equipped automobile. Sadly, the Edsel's were introduced when the economy was struck by a recession and the pool of potential buyers dwindled. The Edsel marque lasted only a few short years, ending after 1960.
This example is one of the few that remain and is in superb condition. The blue paint scheme is striking and the interior alluring. At auction, the bidding reached $55,000 and the car was sold.
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New, this Edsel with all its options, listed for $3,480.
The production lifespan of the Edsel Corsair lasted from 1958 through 1959. The Corsair was nearly the top-of-the-line Edsel for 1958 and featured many high-grade amenities and appointments. The Corsair was given stainless steel trim and deluxe wheel covers. It was offered in both a two-door or four-door hardtop and was powered by V8 engine that displaced 410 cubic-inches and produced 345 horsepower. Mated to the engine was an Edsel Teletouch automatic gearbox. The buttons were placed in the steering wheel hub which were easily accessible to drivers, especially those who enjoyed using their horn a lot.
Sadly, the entire Edsel production line never met favorably with the hopes of the Ford marque. The Corsair faired just the same with a total of 9,987 examples being produced in 1958. 3,632 were hardtop coupes and 6,335 were four-door hardtops. The cost of ownership for the Corsair ranged from $3,310 to $3,390.
The push-button transmission system was not used in 1959, as it had been too trouble-some in the prior year. The powerplant was also changed to a Ford 332 cubic-inch V8 engine mated to a standard three-speed manual gearbox. The Mile-O-Matic two-speed automatic gearbox was optional and served as a replacement for the Teletouch system. Total production for 1959 was 9,318 examples. Due to slow sales, the Corsair was discontinued.
Sadly, the entire Edsel production line never met favorably with the hopes of the Ford marque. The Corsair faired just the same with a total of 9,987 examples being produced in 1958. 3,632 were hardtop coupes and 6,335 were four-door hardtops. The cost of ownership for the Corsair ranged from $3,310 to $3,390.
The push-button transmission system was not used in 1959, as it had been too trouble-some in the prior year. The powerplant was also changed to a Ford 332 cubic-inch V8 engine mated to a standard three-speed manual gearbox. The Mile-O-Matic two-speed automatic gearbox was optional and served as a replacement for the Teletouch system. Total production for 1959 was 9,318 examples. Due to slow sales, the Corsair was discontinued.
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Kruse International at Hershey, PA |
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Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall |
1959 Edsel Corsair |
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| Year | 1959 |
| Make | Edsel |
| Model | Corsair |
| Body Style | Convertible |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1958 - 1959 |
| Price | $3,075.00 |
| Weight | 3792 lbs | 1720.1 kg |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | W9UR705884 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Hydraulic valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 332.00 CU IN. | 5441.5 cc. | 5.4 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 225.00 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4400.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 16.9 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 41.7 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
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