Getting the Last Laugh A 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible

When you are an Edsel owner, you take a lot of ribbing. Every time you see one it kinda' brings a smile to your face. All the old Edsel jokes are legendary. But Edsel owners may now be getting the last laugh. These cars are so rare that they are drawing more money in resale than their classic Ford cousins these days.

To prove that point, this week a private collector from Rindge, New Hampshire is offering his 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible for sale. It is the Turquoise over White version with the desirable Teletouch electronic push button automatic transmission. The seller says it features Coker radials designed to exactly duplicate the look of the original bias ply tires which would have come with the car. Of course, they are white walls. He says the top works with new top cylinders. You'll find dozens of detailed photos on the ad page.

The 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible was a step above the Edsel Ranger which was not offered as a convertible. It had contoured seat backs, nylon upholstery, and extra stainless steel exterior and interior trim pieces and window moldings. A basic heater was available and air conditioning was optional. The Pacer was built on the Ford Fairlane 118 inch wheelbase and could be ordered with a 361 ci V8.

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