[RangeRatt]

ah yes, but the '59 didn't offer the "Teletouch" shifter, although I agree, the styling did smooth out over the '58. I saw, not too long ago, a "58 Edsel Retractable Convertible"- I know "E" never had that particular model, but the workmanship was awesome, and unless you knew the above fact, you'd swear it was factory original. Also, ever seen an "Edselchero"?

[BluesDuke]

I'm given to understand a few Edsel aficionados like to modify their prizes, including the famous retractable "Skyliner" roof (introduced in the 1957-58 Ford). I've heard about the "Edselchero," too, though I've yet to see one in the steel, so to say...I was surprised to discover the 1959 Edsel dispensed with the touch transmission in the steering column (an idea they kind of modified from Chrysler, whose cars introduced push-button transmission around 1955), but all my reading of the Edsels tells me the 1959 Edsels were the superiors among the short-lived marque.

I'll have to give Car & Parts another pull...