Vehicle Description
1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible Here is an incredible 1959 Edsel
Corsair convertible in President Red. Seller states that it's a
three owner car that's been treated to one repaint. This example
has been pampered and well cared for all its life. Solid top and
bottom....floors, frame are in great condition as well. All the
right equipment including power convertible top, power seat, power
steering, radio and heater as well as a continental kit. Virtually
new wide white wall tires and deluxe Edsel full wheel covers with
spinners. A breakdown of the data plate information starting with
the serial number W8UR712345: W=361 cid/303 HP "Super Express" V8
engine 9=1959 model year U=Louisville, KY assembly R=Corsair
convertible 7=Edsel 12345=12,345th 1959 Edsel scheduled for
production. The second line of information breaks down as follows:
Body 76E=2-dr convertible/Corsair series Color single-tone
President Red Trim 44=Black and red vinyl interior Date
08M=Scheduled production date of 8 December 1958 with build date on
or about this date Trans 4=Dual-Power* Automatic Axle 5=2.91:1 rear
axle ratio. (*Edsel's "Dual-Power" transmission is identical to the
Ford "Cruise-O-Matic of the same model year.)
