Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Auburn
Fall event, 30 August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$15,000 - $20,000
Offered from The Shrine of the Holy GrilleThe top-of-the-line Edsel
from the first year of productionSold new in Grand Bend,
KansasFinished in Jet Black; largely original, including much of
its factory White vinyl and Gold cloth interior345-bhp, 410-cu. in.
E-475 OHV V-8 and Teletouch automatic transmissionUsed in the 2000
film Thirteen Days
The 1958 Citation represented the Edsel at its most luxurious and
best-built, with solid construction accenting its unique styling,
and a 345-hp, 410-cu. in. E-475 V-8 under the hood. Another
innovative feature was the Teletouch transmission, memorably
shifted using pushbuttons mounted in the center of the steering
wheel. The Shrine of the Holy Grille's example was originally
delivered in Grand Bend, Kansas, and has always been well
preserved; in fact, it retains much of its original factory
interior. Seen in the 2000 film, Thirteen Days, it would be a
wonderful, eye-catching tour and cruise-in car for a new owner.To
view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
