Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Auburn
Fall event, 30 August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$40,000 - $55,000
Offered from the Calumet CollectionOne of two known 1959 Edsel
retractable hardtopsA one-off custom vision of "what might have
been"Beautifully and carefully constructed to factory
standardsFully functional retractable hardtop303-hp, 361-cu. in.
Super Express OHV V-8 and DualDrive automatic transmission
A unique vision of what could have been, this car was built as a
1959 Edsel version of Ford's famous Skyliner retractable hardtop.
Based upon a Fairlane 500 Galaxie's structure, it was extensively
rebuilt to a highly professional, factory-correct standard, with
the rear of the body reshaped to accommodate Edsel taillights,
tailfins, "continental kit," and trim hardware, and the interior
finished in correct 1959 Edsel trim and hardware, including the
full Edsel dashboard and factory air conditioning. Extensive
hand-workmanship was used throughout to blend all of the components
together, resulting in a car that looks as if it could have been
done by the factory, with superb fit and finish. Under the hood can
be found a 303-hp, 361-cu. in. Super Express V-8 and DualDrive
automatic transmission, the most desirable powertrain combination
in any 1959 Edsel. Thanks to the excellent maintenance during its
time in the Calumet Collection, the car runs and drives well, and
the retractable hardtop has been serviced to function as new.To
view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
