Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Auburn
Fall event, 30 August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$10,000 - $15,000
Offered from The Shrine of the Holy GrilleOne of just two examples
built to celebrate the Edsel's Golden AnniversaryBased upon a 2008
Ford Crown VictoriaCustom paint, interior, and trim, including a
front end restyled with the signature Edsel grille210-hp, 4.6-liter
Police Interceptor SOHC V-8 and four-speed automatic
transmissionAbout 20,000 actual milesThe ultimate conversation
piece for the true Edsel fanatic
Edsel enthusiast Rob Cerame celebrated his favorite car's 50th
Anniversary by envisioning what would have become of the marque had
it survived all these years. Cerame produced two 50th Anniversary
Edsels, based on new Ford Crown Victorias. As Edsel.com notes, "For
accuracy, Rob changed only the same things that are different
between a Crown Victoria and a Grand Marquis, as these items would
be the things that separated Edsel from Ford/Mercury." The car was
given a customized Edsel grille and 1958-style taillights, as well
as additional Edsel-inspired trim both inside and out, including
correct Edsel cloth door panels and seat inserts, and Edsel
insignias on the wheel covers. It was natural that one of these
cars would find its way into The Shrine of the Holy Grille, where
it is well preserved with 20,000 actual miles.To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.