Vehicle Description
This 1958 Edsel Bermuda was modified in 2016 by Roush from a
steering column-shifted manual transmission to an automatic
transmission that utilized the same steering column configuration,
along with several minor repairs. The 361ci V8 engine was removed
to repair several minor cracks in the front frame rails. While out,
the exhaust manifolds were replaced as the old ones were cracked.
The carburetor was rebuilt, the distributor vacuum advance was
replaced, the engine was painted the appropriate yellow and a new
ignition system was added for reliable operation. The frame was
found to have a few age-related cracks, which were easily repaired,
and was painted black as appropriate. Several areas of the floor
pan needed replacing to assure solid body panels, then paint and
heat insulation were added as appropriate. The original manual
transmission was replaced with a 3-speed period-correct automatic
transmission. This required several other items to be changed: The
three pedals inside the car were converted to the period-correct
2-pedal system appropriate for the automatic transmission and
transmission oil cooler lines were installed. The steering column
was modified to accept the transmission control linkage and PRNDL
indicator. The exhaust system was modified to fit the automatic
transmission package and a new driveshaft was designed and built to
accommodate it. A new transmission control linkage was fabricated
to connect the steering column linkage to the new transmission. The
rear axle was rebuilt with new seals, bushings and brakes. The
interior was upgraded by adding heat shielding, new carpeting and
seam sealing. The seats and door panels were refreshed to like-new
appearance and many interior components were repainted. The dash
panel gauges were cleaned, painted or polished as required, the
radio and amplifier were repaired, seat belts installed for added
safety and a new headliner was added. A new battery was installed,
the sending unit in the gas tank was updated as well as some of the
wiring associated. The voltage regulator was replaced as well as
some of the age and heat-related under-hood wiring harnesses. This
Bermuda comes from the personal collection of Edsel B. Ford II, the
grandson of Edsel Ford, for whom the vehicle was named. The vehicle
is autographed by Edsel B. Ford II as well.