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Hardtop Sedan

This car is equipped with the 'E475' Engine (Edsel engines were the only engines to have torque rating on rocker arm covers), 410 cubic-inch, 345 horsepower, 475 ft-lbs of torque. There is a 'Teletouch' Pushbutton gear selector. Features include tubeless tires, self-adjusting brakes, and signal-seeking radio. The car is a four door hardtop and there were 6,355 produced, with an original base price of $3,390.

The car has had four previous owners. Mr. Henrich purchased this car in Chicago, IL in the fall of 1999. First in Class 2005 International Edsel Club Rally Bowling Green, KY: First place 2008 Edsel Rally Cleveland, TN, Numerous top 50 awards at local car shows.

The restoration was completed as budget allowed, drive-train was first in 2000, followed by suspension in 2002 and lastly the body and chrome in 2005.

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.

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