1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible in Yellow & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Minneapolis MN on 6-2-22.
We're looking at a 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible in Yellow Paint. The car comes with the factory 361 CI engine, and a push button automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Fred Aherns. Fred’s had this car since 2014. Fred shares he used to be the local President of the Edsel Club where he shares he’s owned over 30+ Edsels. He shares this car was a California car, and it is so clean, that he had to keep this one.
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

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[@frva9197]

Just great looking car

[@davidlackovich946]

From what I recall..being born in 52'..the Edsel wasn't popular..that being said..now I can appreciate the beauty and styling of the car..what a gem this one is..I'd take it in a red hot minute! Thnx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Irishfan]

They were a little bit ahead of their time on styling. In the 70's the three piece grill was used on many Ford and Mercury models. The push button transmission selector was never a popular item and putting it 8n the stear wheel hub just made it worse. To the best of my knowledge only Chrysler was persistent in pushing the buttons, but eventually they discontinued them too. Now the levers are getting replaced by a dial, but that is because of the computerization of automobiles an linkages are being replaced with digital electronics.

[@billthompson5644]

That dashboard was ridiculous I can't even imagine how intricate the detail was to restore that. Good job Lou.

[@loucostabile]

HI Bill, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice. Lou

[@alanblanes2876]

@@loucostabile The dash is a work of art.

[@aldente2676]

Either that dashboard wasn't assembled on Mondays and Fridays or the assembly line worker putting them together had to show a steady hand and pass a breathelizer test, directly after having punched in before work

[@dave1956]

I read the book “Disaster in Dearborn” which was the story of the Edsel. According to the author the Edsel was actually not a failure in the marketplace, but the rug had been pulled out from under it by Robert MacNamara. At the initial press introduction he announced that the car was being discontinued. How could it possibly succeed when the company that produced it wouldn’t stand behind it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jwelchon2416]

I read that book also. They actually sold pretty well. The real disaster was guys who bought Edsel dealerships.

[@alanolson6913]

McNamara also didn’t like the two seat Thunderbird ( I own a black one). He was a bit happier when they added a back seat. Not by much, but he was happier. Some people’s kids….

[@alanolson6913]

McNamara also didn’t like the two seat Thunderbird ( I own a black one). He was a bit happier when they added a back seat. Not by much, but he was happier. Some people’s kids….

[@aldente2676]

He went on to advise President Kennedy, on military matters. If that had happened earlier, we would have gotten a 1961 and up Edsel

[@MAGronemeyer]

The Edsel wasn't a very popular car, and that's what makes these cars unique. The Pacer is the top trim package, and this car has a cool color scheme. It's engine sounds healthy, and it looks like it's in pristine condition. Love these cars from the past!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Thank you for viewing, sharing your knowledge, and glad to read you "Love these cars from the past!" :-) Lou

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

I've developed an appreciation for the edsel as I've gotten older. This one is about as good as it gets

[@loucostabile]

Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age, Lou

[@georges7340]

Thanks to Fred for allowing us to see his beautiful Edsel!! Have always been intrigued by the Edsel since my childhood (the 60's) Always wonderful to see an auto enthusiast who has preserved these great pieces of automotive history!😉

[@loucostabile]

Hi George S, Happy also Fred enjoying sharing his car with us. Glad to share this car with you, Lou

[@MrTrack412]

One of my oldest uncles had a 1958 Edsel. My cousins told me they were afraid to go on the highway with him because he usually drove over 100 mph! I asked him about the Edsel, and he said he did not care how it looked. It was a great car and very reliable. I remember that car because he brought it to our house for a wedding or something. Since I was born in 1957, that shows you that he probably did have that car for many years! Another thing I remember is that he had a lot of miles on all his cars because they lived in the Twin Cities area. Thanks for showing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@peterhodges6684]

Best looking Edsel I have ever seen !!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@TigerRogers0660]

What an unusual car Lou!! That dashboard has many instruments & dials in styles i've never seen before.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger, Happy to share this car with you :-) Lou

[@wcbryan]

Great car. I could imagine how great it would be for crusing around backroads and small town America. Love the color combination, looks great 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Will, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

Beautiful Edsel with Con't kit. Love these cars... all years. I noticed the Aqua blue Edsel sitting in the bushes!! And also noticed the 1960 Edsel hidden near the back by the trailer! This is a very clean car, even the engine bay! I never knew where the door locks were located. WOW, that was great to see. The view while driving was fantastic. A very elegant looking hood.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read "Love these cars" :-) Interesting you're noticing all the Edsels. Stay tuned as I'll have something coming up you're going to enjoy, Lou

[@timc2346]

I don't think I seen any except magazines. Truly interesting. Always been a fan of 60-70s but appreciating the 50S more .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim C, Happy to read this one is "Truly interesting" :-) Lou

[@Slowgroovin]

Amazing how just a set of chrome Torque Thrust or Cragar SS wheels make any classic car look great

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cousin Strawberry, Happy to read you enjoy the rims on this car :-) Lou

[@garylewis6495]

I had a set of Torque Thrust II's on my '62 T-Bird. They really set off the silver blue metallic paint. Too bad I sold it six years ago. This is the nicest Edsel I've ever seen. Great job, Lou!

[@bozodog428]

Nicest Edsel I've seen. Perfect color combo and love the chrome wheels. My Mom and Dad had both the 58 Pacer convertible and the Bermuda wagon. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Sego fla :-) Glad to read this brings back memories of your Mom & Dads car. You're welcome.

[@konradbenz7110]

❤️ oh boy, my favorite toy as a model, wenn I was a kid 💘

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@toddjohnson8493]

Gorgeous Edsel! Wow!

[@loucostabile]

HI Todd, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@jimmyford271]

What a great car. Thanks Lou for bringing it to us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jimmy, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

Beautiful Edsel! The one thing that I don't think was mentioned was that the Citation was actually the "top of line" 1958 Edsel, not the Pacer. Also, I respect collectors personal touches, after all it's their car, but this model would benefit so much more with wide whites and original hubcaps. You can easily get modern type tires with the original look for a better ride.

[@loucostabile]

Hi joseph, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Here is a video of the Citation for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3bamqCKfrGskNU

[@alanblanes2876]

@@loucostabile And the Corsair was 2nd from the top. But I think the wheels look great in black and the rims are also very striking.

[@Irishfan]

I agree restored collector cars should be kept original.

[@unclerudy9797]

Great looking Edsel ! Great colors too ! Thanks for posting Lou. !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Very nice Edsel - I think they are under appreciated in some ways. This colour combination and details like the rims are very cool. Thanks for bringing this to us Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice" car :-) Glad this car looks "very cool". My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@acts2211]

Great car and restoration

[@loucostabile]

Hi acts2210, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car and restoration" :-) Lou

[@jwelchon2416]

The 58 Edsel is one of my favorites. My dad had a 58 Pacer four door when I was a kid. Fantastic restoration. I wonder where he had the padded dash restored. Not many places do those.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JWelchon, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Glad to read this brings back memories of your Dads car. Lou

[@REPSDirect]

Magnificent restoration!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this restoration :-)

[@noelanthony1204]

WOW, even the manuel book is mint - a beauty a little like a batman pimp car from ancient days ... so many fun gadgets .. such awesome auto engineering from 1958 -- it makes you wonder who were these geniuses ? our of this World stuff .. love this car Lou -- fun stuff -- great video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noel, High praise for the car, Engineers, and the video :-) My pleasure sharing with you. Lou

[@leroycaudill96]

I never was an edsel fan but this 1958 is beautiful. good video Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age, Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you for the share, Fred and Lou.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Chris :-)

[@motorTranz]

A rare beauty 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Tip top shape & clearly fit for a President. It rides as good as it looks. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this good looking ride with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@briansd2772]

Now that's a really sharp car Fred has! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@frankmoore159]

What a treat

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "treat" :-)

[@bobleroy1924]

Love the color combo

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Love the color combo" Bob :-)

[@AtlantaGymFan]

I remember Jack Paar saying the grill on this looked like an Oldsmobile sucking a lemon!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brock, Thank you for sharing what you remember, Lou

[@davidthompson62]

That’s great!!

[@drcandor]

A beauty, and sharp looking dash too _ You have got to love the paint colors on these '50s cars. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dr Candor, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@JohnCBurzynski]

It may be just me but for the first time today I see a vague resemblance of the Edsel front end to the 59-60 Bonneville - Catalina front end design. I must be hallucinating. LOL. Thanks for the vlog.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thanks for viewing and sharing what you see. You're welcome for the vlog, Lou

[@davidthompson62]

Pretty nice restoration. I don’t think I’d want to own one. I don’t know what they were thinking when they did the front face on this one!, but the side and back view is nice. Thx again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration of this car, and it's okay this one is not for you. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@jiveturkey9993]

I'm sure that Edsel proboscis had a lot to do with it failing.

[@alejandrogrillet931]

GREETINGS. From Venezuela, AMAZING EDSEL PACER CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this FANTASTIC CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thanks for taking us along for a ride. As always an EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.

[@loucostabile]

Greetings Alejandro, Happy to share this "AMAZING" car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@derekgaliee4351]

Thank you for Sharing 👍😁🙏

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derek, You're welcome. Thank you for viewing, Lou

[@roberthepburn7461]

Great job Lou beautiful Edsel! I never met a drop top I didn't like

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Robert. Many drop tops on this Channel for you to enjoy :-) Lou

[@hanschenk8256]

REAL NICE CAR LOU REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS

[@loucostabile]

Hi Han, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you. Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou

[@treesnmoguls]

Exceptional, rare vehicle and great job, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this rare car with you treesnmoguls :-)

[@2098elk]

Really surrised that they never raced in NASCAR. Saw a couple at the local drag strip back in 57 or 58 with standard shift. Thrink the grill shape really turned peo[le off., Great 50's color combo!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2098elk, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@jaybrown1828]

The President of the Edsel club is saying the Pacer was top of the line!! The Corsair and Citation were above the Pacer. The Ranger was the entry level

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@barrycuda3769]

Pacer and Ranger are model names for Valiants in Australia.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Barrycuda, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great looking Edsel!!!! 👍👍

[@xMeteora__]

Funny how back then this was horribly criticized for being ugly and now it's appreciated more

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the looks of this car :-)

[@ahmet42selim65]

Wow its a car that i havent even knew it existed im sure everyone would look at it at a carshow to figure out what the heck this daum 50s beauty is What would a car like this worth 🤔

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ahmet 42 Selim, Happy to share this car with you :-) I'm not sure what value this car would have if sold, Lou

[@robertlombardi2228]

Lou - beautiful car- great video as always.

[@loucostabile]

Robert - Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very nice😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this one is "Very nice" :-) Lou

[@charles1964]

The owner is correct @8:24 the Pacer was the top trim level for the "smaller" Edsel's sharing its body shell with the Fairlane. The longer wheelbase Edsel like the TOTL 1958 Citation, shared it's body with the Montclair. Besides the strange name, and controversial styling, they competed with Mercury's pricing, thereby becoming redundant. For '59 all Edsel's shared Ford chassis

[@loucostabile]

Hi charles1964, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Gracias Lou, por traernos este extraordinario automóvil! Dicen que estos modelos son muy codiciados por los coleccionistas, dado su fama de ser uno de los coches más feos fabricados. La compañía Edsel (propiedad de Ford) solo duró tres años, desde 1959 a 1960, antes que la vendiera. En el minuto 12:10, se puede apreciar ese llamativo y, a la vez, polémico frente. Según los críticos, decían que tenía la forma de un "collar de caballo", produciendo muchas bromas. Su interior, sobretodo su particular velocímetro e instrumentos cromados, llaman mucho la atención... ¡Excelente video, y saludos cordiales!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Appreciate you sharing your knowledge of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tuckyonald1119]

Now thats one long rear bumper

[@loucostabile]

Agreed.

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

Love this Edsel this car was Henry Ford the 2nds biggest flop in auto history but now seeing this car is a breath of fresh air very odd and iconic vehicle

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danile, Happy to read "Love this Edsel" :-) Lou

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

@@loucostabile thank lou

[@scrappyjunk8793]

it caught my eye great color combo great ride P.S.take the sundeck off the back and save a set of tires lol '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scrappy Junk, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chonpiras2815]

chingon car mr lou

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the looks of this car mr chon.

[@Irishfan]

Edsel didn't sell well. Most people thought they were ugly. The Car was supposed to be a step up from the Mercury. I have actually only seen one in person in my life time. It was parked next to my dad's 1960 Falcon in the church parking lot one Sunday. I had never seen one and I asked my dad what it was. He told me it was an Edsel and a few minutes later he said, "That is one ugly car." After that I only have seen them in pictures or on TV. As rare as they are, now they must make good collector cars. To be honest about them they should be good cars mechanically they are basically Mercury's in body, and Ford's in chassis and power train.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Edsel you saw :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@aldente2676]

Those Continental spare options were great for transporting 2 more kids, when the vehicle itself was full. Those Cragar wheels look great, on that car. Fred should lubricate that door hinge, before it pre-maturely wears out. That squeaking is about as annoying as the proverbial scratching the chalkboard routine. If I'm not mistaken, the shorter-wheelbased Edsels were mounted on Ford frames and the longer versions were mounted on Mercury ones. The ones mounted on Mercury frames could get ordered with the brand new M.E.L. bigger block 430. The one-year-only Marauder engine option had higher compression and Tri-Power, giving it 400 horsepower. Fred's missing tooth betrays him as being one of those who has bought his first Edsel for the purpose of getting into fistfights, at traffic lights, with anyone making fun of his car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al Dente, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and what you notice. Lou

[@kevinsong9512]

好漂亮的车👍👍谢谢

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@vincentbasso4903]

Love the car, just I'm just not feeling the wheels. Go with the hub caps

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vincent, Happy to read you "Love the car" :-) I like the hub caps too. Lou

[@bruceh92]

Man oh man the Cragars really complement the color scheme on this beauty. Thanks Lou, this one's a knockout!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy the rims on this ride :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

All 50s cars would benefit from mags and bigger tires Very cool 😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read this one is "Very cool" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@quagmiredavis4117]

Tele touch in steering wheel wait till he has a short ... I have worked on 2 Tele touch set ups this is why I'm bald .....lmao 🤣

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@cobracharmer6178]

These cars were gorgeous. So unique! The problem was the media. Hot Nod, Car Crap, Popular Hot Dog magazines, pretty much wrote off Ford. Even to this day. I walk into a grocery store,grab all the Shittylet magazines and put them in the ladies hygiene aisle. Thanks Lou for tracking these old Ford’s down. 😀👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cobra Charmer, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@johntracy72]

Edsels are not the ugly cars they were made out to be. Yes, the horse collar grille is unusual looking, but such a design was very uncommon then. Several car models have a similar style grille these days.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jaybrown1828]

Would look so much better without the Continental kit!!😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you like, Lou

[@joseluisrodriguez-kr4ht]

A flop in its time and a wonderful icon today

[@loucostabile]

Well said.

[@davidthompson62]

No, I think it is a beautiful restoration of a flop! Many years later, flops have their own beauty. Like an ugly woman who ages gracefully.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Edsel's were likely good cars but it doesn't take much to figure out why it was a sales failure. With Ford, Mercury and Lincoln, the Ford Motor Company had just too many models. I bet a loaded Edsel wasn't too much cheaper than an entry level Lincoln and with the Lincoln being nicer looking and vastly more prestigious the Edsel was doomed. It seems only GM could pull off so many models/brands......great video Lou, thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Thanks for viewing and sharing. Glad to read "great video" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@philipdrake6]

👍👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

The Edsel was overhyped and didn't live up to the hype not a bad quality car but a marketing mistake it's different for the time it's was to be the 4th offering from Ford almost like with GM with Olds and Buick but a great car to take to a show since not many are seen it's gets attention today think it's great to see in in that condition

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@MrCTQ69]

Hi there I have just seen this video and I am lucky enough to be the next owner of this beautiful Car if the previous owner would contact me that would be great best regards to all Colin

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrCTQ69, Congratulations! Hope you have a great time with this car, Lou

[@jaimedesouza2138]

Quem foram os"gênios que desenharam e desenvolveram o Edsel? O automóvel teve uma merecida vida curta. Filho de dono também erra.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@jaimedesouza2138]

@@loucostabile Thanks for you,Lou.

[@carllavell8673]

👍🔥😎🔥👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jaygatz4335]

The original hubcaps would have looked better.

[@loucostabile]

I like the original equipment too.

[@bk14nyc]

I just said the same thing!!!! And this guy is the Edsel President??? Oh Lord.

[@frankmoore159]

Ford👍

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@bk14nyc]

The owner has the Beautiful Original Wheel covers hiding in the trunk, and is riding around with those HORRIBLE aftermarket rims! ugh 😑

[@loucostabile]

Hi bk14nyc, He did share the hub caps seem to fall off, however I like the hub caps too, Lou

[@Smartzenegger]

Isn't this butter nut yellow?

[@loucostabile]

Might be.

[@derekgaliee4351]

I Didn't care for those Kits on the back of Some 1950's cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derek, I usually prefer no continental kit too, Lou

[@hairylarry6167]

Even with mag wheels on it, it's still not a pretty car. What was Ford thinking when they came out with this butt ugly car?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hairy Larry, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@morgandollar7146]

Get rid of those hideous rims!

[@bruceh92]

Nothing hideous on this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Morgan, I usually like rims or hub caps from the factory, Lou

[@bk14nyc]

Those Rims are HIDEOUS 😢

[@mattcollier5957]

It was the Citation that was the top of the line in Edsels loads more trim and longer wheelbase. I have a 59 Edsel Corsair here in England UK

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt, Citation...like this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3bamqCKfrGskNU Happy to read you have an Edsel too. Thanks for sharing. Lou