SOLD - Charles Phoenix Auto Sales - 1958 Edsel Citation

[@daviddavis744]

Charles, You always seem to bring us the best cars and everything else mid century. Your videos are the best. Thank you.

[@frederickcombs8661]

ABSOLU5ELY LOVE THE OVER-THE-TOP DESCRIPTION ON SUCH AN AUTOMOBILE

[@toddbonin6926]

I don’t know what is better … another video with Charles Phoenix’ magical narration or this magnificent mid century modern masterpiece. It’s Sophie’s choice!!!

[@davidchristensen6908]

Just what I needed to watch something not election based. Wonderful video as always. My wife and I love your videos

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Beautiful '58 Edsel

[@garytraynor3377]

I was 12 when Edsel launched and we lived in S California. It was huge event with ads, signs and buzz. Sure didn’t last long.

[@jamesh7571]

It's Fabulous my friend....

[@RBAILEY57]

It would have been in the showrooms in the Fall of 1957, when I was born. Thank you, Charles!

[@jamesh7571]

@RBAILEY57 Ohh I bet the stories you could tell KZbin acquaintance, it's a story worth telling too...

[@asteverino8569]

I'll take your entire stock! Wish I could. Thanks Charles.

[@cjdesign5700]

Fantastic Charles...that Chalk Pink Paint is stunning

[@GodzillaPowerPuffFan]

Beautiful 58 Edsel

[@patndave4919]

What a pristine Edsel. My mom had 57 or 58 sedan in ice box white. Dad was dealer and so proud of himself by trading it. He got 1960 Sedan DeVille in great condition. A Ford to a newer Cad, who wouldn't be happy. My mother was furious. I think she missed the punch of that Y-Block. I love the way you love your cars Charles!

[@danielulz1640]

My Aunt and Uncle bought a new Corsair two door very much like that, except that the side coves and rear panel were painted cocoa brown. It was an absolutely beautiful car. 😍

[@rockarocky1384]

Spectaculaire voiture.

[@helios1912]

Good one. I did look at, and drive, a used '58 like this, even in this famous pink, in 1972...just got my license, wanted a nice, eye catching, car. Charles--behold the glory and thanks.

I have never seen the "open door" light operating on a Edsel. It was an option, but my research showed that the door latches did not have the switches. Apparently in later production, they were produced.

[@frankmartinez4856]

That Beige/White, just Beautiful 🥰💕Thanks Charles 😬sorry must be Color Blind (pink) 😳

[@briansmith3232]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[@RaulSavala-em1vb]

My dad bought 3 of these, but before HE passed he sold the villager wagon, but keep the other 2, a 4 door sedan Pacer, and the other a 4 door hard top Citation, he's gone NOW, but I own them now, 😳🤯😱👍 love these cars, every time I drive them everybodys heads turn, they ALWAYS give ME THE 👍👍👍👍👍 and YELL AT ME NICE CAR, OR THEY HONK THEIR HORNS, RIP DAD 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏, THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICES DAD, WE MUSS YOU VERY VERY MUCH😭😭😭😭!! 🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸 SURE WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US😭😭

[@musk4mars116]

The background looks like my high school in SoCal.

[@TOBYH]

IT LOOKS SO FAMILIAR TO ME ALSO, I LIVE IN BREA.

[@tonylani2015]

Absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous! I’m 63, and have wanted this car since I was 9 years old. 😚 How much, how much, how much?

[@johntilson2535]

Says he's asking $40K

[@tonylani2015]

@ thank you! I just saw that on his website as well. Appreciate you letting me know.

[@bobjohnson1587]

@@tonylani2015 It was also right in the title of the video.

[@nickbruni8041]

It’s all You Dr.Lani ! You’d look great in it ! 👌🏼

[@johna.4334]

@@johntilson2535 Whoa!

[@cadillacal915]

Beautiful car!!

[@LWVH81]

Wow. I’ve never seen anything like this.

[@ThinkerMan-v6g]

Damn...

[@electricman523]

I have a friend that's probably the only person to be kicked out of the Edsel Club of America! He has a '58 Ranger, that's jacked up withTorqThrust wheels and fat meats to help the very built 427 side oiler and rock crusher put distance to the pavement!

[@PaulFeeney-g9m]

How about asking the owners about the issues associated with owning a classic car. e.g. finding suitable tyres, does fuel need an additive ? e.g. flashlube put in the gasoline when the tank is filled up. Otherwise, the valves will burn out. What about brake pads, and other parts.

A person buying a car like this, should be experienced in those details, and have a qualified classic car technician available.

[@gordonborsboom7460]

Interesting timing! I just had a 1958 4dr Citation pop up for sale nearby the same day as this video was released. Poor condition, but interesting.

[@TOBYH]

STOPPED THAT LADY IN HER TRACKS! CHARLES I AM GOING TO GET A TICKET AND COME SEE YOUR SHOW IN BREA, CA, I THINK IT'S IN FEB? LOVE TO MEET YOU AND WE CAN BEHOLD THE GLORY! DAVE HATCHEL,, HAVE A NICE HOLIDAY SEASON.

[@sofa_kingcool985]

I think its worth more than $40K. Closer to $75 (i.m.o.)

[@steveshoopman9552]

Was a 9 year old when the edsel was realeased with a huge advertising push but they just gained momentom and sails were poor. Seemed the front end design was the problem. This one is semenal now.

[@jacquessomavilla5524]

Elle est magnifique ❤

[@PaulFeeney-g9m]

Typically, the radio doesn't work and the original speaker has turned to powder. The solution is to put a modern radio in the glove box.

[@cryan4041]

This radio works perfectly.

[@timr31908]

We have piqued the Hallmark of the United States of America at this point... I know

[@peterselten500]

Hi charles cool car id buy it if i could . Cheers mate🇦🇺

[@royalukas8144]

I know!! 🤣

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

I would love to have this car, but the wife would never allow it. LOL.

[@sofa_kingcool985]

Trade in for your wife. This car will last longer and give you much more pleasure

[@danielulz1640]

LOL 😂!​@@sofa_kingcool985

[@arielachong7577]

👍👍👍👍👍👍.

[@kennixox262]

Would you call that pink or "California Coral"?

[@cryan4041]

It's officially called Chalk Pink and Frost White.

[@kennixox262]

@ :”California Coral “ was used in a movie to describe the color of a pink house for the setting of the movie. I was using it sarcastically. An old Bob Hope and Lana Turner movie from the same time period as the car. Most viewers would not know who the actors were.

[@cryan4041]

@@kennixox262 lol! I know the film well: Bachelor in Paradise. It brings back many great memories.

[@craigadams4143]

🥒🥒🥒🥒He said Pickle!🥒🥒🥒🥒

[@cryan4041]

He said, "...affectionately call 'The Pickle', which is absolutely true in Edsel circles.

[@ValdezJu]

🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒

[@randyniemi4963]

The Edsel Citation was really spectacular, with it's many styling features and attention to detail. Who knows how much better it would have sold without the silly horse collar.

[@cryan4041]

The grill is the point. The experimental department (E) at Ford was told to design something completely different, something "unlike anything else on the road" that would be recognizable from a block away. The entire board at Ford gave the proto type a standing ovation! Roy Brown had succeeded in designing something that was a departure from everything else on the road.

[@randyniemi4963]

@@cryan4041 Yeah. Big mistake. One of the biggest flops in automotive history, Glad the board liked it.