1958 Edsel Citation

Details

This one-year-only model 1958 Edsel Citation is powered by a 410 cubic inch (6.7L) V8 engine and backed by a three-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels. Less than ten thousand Citations were built, and this restored example is finished in the factory Frost White and gold and is complimented by cloth upholstery in the same colors. The car features a Teletouch push-button actuated automatic transmission found on the center of the steering wheel. Other features include a rotating carousel-style speedometer, along with other amenities such as power windows. Mechanically, the car is equipped with coil spring front suspension and a four-barrel carburetor. The five-digit odometer shows 79,038 miles, but the actual mileage is unknown. It is located in Englewood, Colorado

The third-party photos and inspection represent well the condition of this Edsel. The car was restored by the owning family around 2007, and the condition is evident in the photos. Further restoration photos are available. The exterior white paint shows typical scratches and chips that one would expect on a car of this age. Small spots of surface rust can be seen on the interior and exterior of the vehicle, and the cars power steering has limited functionality. The interior of the car is a matching two-tone white and gold with the hallmarks of fifties styling. Some wear on the dash and minor wear in the upholstery are evident, and there is also a crack in one of the lower shrouds of one of the seats, and the radio does not currently function. Mechanically, the car runs and drives as intended by the manufacturer. The car is in overall good condition and still reflects the older restoration performed. The original owners manual and one set of keys are included in the sale.

This Edsel is being sold through a CLASSIC.COM Pro and is located in Englewood, CO.

About the model

The Edsel Citation was a family of full-size cars that debuted for the 1958 model year. The Citation was offered in two-door hardtop, four-door hardtop, and two-door convertible body styles and was Edsel's flagship model. This family of rear-wheel drive cars was powered by a 6.7L V8 engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Due to Edsel's commercial failure, the Citation was only offered for the 1958 model year before being discontinued, with a total of 9,299 examples made.

Features and Specs

• 79,038 miles shown (Total mileage unknown)

• 6.7L V8 engine

• 3-speed automatic transmission

  • Push button actuate on the steering wheel (Teletouch)

• 4 Barrel carburetor

• Coil spring front suspension

• Rotating speedometer

• Power windows

• Power steering

Known Modifications

• Water and oil pressure gauges

Service History

• 2005-2007 the car was restored

  • Photos available

Ownership History

• 1997 Purchased by the owning family and restored years later

Known issues

• Small spots of surface rust on the exterior and interior dash

• Radio inoperable

• Limited steering power

• Scratches/dings/chips around the exterior that is consistent with age

• Crack in the seat shroud

• Missing side mirrors

• Rust on the underside of the hood

Due Diligence

• Third-party photos

• Third-party inspection 9/7/2023

Included in the sale

• 1-set of keys