Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Auburn
Fall event, 30 August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$35,000 - $45,000
Offered from The Shrine of the Holy GrilleThe ultimate, most
prestigious and costly Edsel from the iconic 1958 model yearOne of
just 930 madeChalk Pink and Charcoal Brown Metallic with Pink and
Charcoal Brown vinyl interior345-hp, 410-cu. in. E-475 OHV V-8
engine and Teletouch automatic transmissionPower brakes, steering,
windows, and topOne of the stars of the collection
When it comes to Edsels, the 1958 Citation convertible is the cream
of the crop. No Edsel was more luxurious, and none was ever so
costly. It was a genuinely comfortable and beautifully built
automobile, with all of the trademark 1958 features, plus
"scalloped" rear fenders, with a contrasting color insert, and a
345-hp E-475 V-8 and Teletouch push-button transmission as standard
equipment. Only 930 examples were built, and the survivors are
highly sought after by Edsel enthusiasts such as Jim and Carolyn
Popp, owners of The Shrine of the Holy Grille. One of the
centerpieces of their collection, this car is an older restoration
in its original color scheme of Chalk Pink and Charcoal Brown
Metallic, with power brakes, steering, windows, and top. It has a
wonderful, evocative appearance and can surely be considered the
ultimate Edsel from the marque's legendary inaugural season.To view
this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please
visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.