1958 Edsel Pacer – 361ci V8 – Auto

Vehicle Location: Marietta, GA
Auction Type: Reserve
Mileage: 99412
Engine: 361ci V8
Transmission: 3 Speed Automatic
Exterior: Powder Blue
Interior: Blue/Light Green
VIN: W8UF71774I
Party: Dealer

1958 Edsel Pacer – The Edsel Pacer was produced and sold by Edsel in 1958. The Pacer was based on the shorter narrower Edsel platform, shared with Ford and the Ranger. The Pacer represented a step up from the basic Ranger model. The Pacer received contoured seat backs, nylon upholstery cloth, color-keyed rubber floor mats, and extra stainless-steel exterior and interior trim pieces and window moldings.

When it comes to Edsel’s, the 1958 Pacer is one of the best looking, featuring all the trademark features from its inaugural season. One of 7,141 examples built and a centerpiece of the collection, it showcases the original color scheme of Powder Blue and Frost White rear fenders with trademark contrasting color inserts. This owner states the 1958 Edsel Pacer boasts 99,000 original miles.

This classic 4-door 1958 Edsel Pacer is powered by the 361-cu.in. E 400, so called because of its promised 400-lb.ft. at 2,800 RPM. The engine is part of the FE family, and it combines the 3.50 stroke of the Ford 352 with a larger 4.05-inch bore. The 303-hp E 400/361 had a healthy 10.5:1 compression ratio and breathed through a four-barrel carburetor, which allowed it to serve double duty in Ford police cars.

A clean classic that had originally hailed from Texas and now resides in Atlanta where it is stored in a climate-controlled environment. This true classic has had the same owner for the last 15 years.