The Fifties saw a significant boom in the automotive scene in America. The War had ended and demand for goods was on the rise. Customer's tastes were being understood. What was required by the masses was an all American car that boasted luxury and excess on all fronts. With Ford and General Motors fighting for market share, some differentiation was in order. This led to the birth of the Edsel motor company. Built by Ford and marketed as Edsel, named after Henry Ford's son, owning an Edsel was typical Fifties fashion. Don’t believe us? Take a look at this lovely 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible we have today for instance, and buy it on a heartbeat if it resonates with you.

Exterior and Interior

The Fifties will always be unique in terms of design and this 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible with its white and turquoise exterior is the perfect example. This giant sports a continental kit and turnpike cruiser fender skirts that add to the car's exterior components. Speaking of exterior features, you have every single component present and in great shape. With originality playing a big part, the original Edsel wheels are the perfect way to top off this car's pristine period appearance. The Fifties and American car interiors are an equally veritable love story. Look at the white and turquoise interior on this 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible for instance. Built to stand out from the rest, this car takes it up a notch, with it being a convertible. Opening the white matching convertible soft top completely transforms its character and drive feel. A very distinctive feature is the bevy of transmission selection buttons smack in the middle of the steering wheel!

Engine

The term land yacht is used to explain many cars from the Fifties; their long swooping bodies and handling gives the driver a feeling of commandeering a boat rather than driving a car. The excess of every factor on Fifties cars means you need bigger powertrains to get it moving. Speed and performance are not what you are looking for in a Fifties American car but comfort and a smooth drive. This 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible with its Ford Y-block 361ci engine (5.9L V8) engine is the ideal powertrain to get it going. The current owner reports that the car pushes out 303hp with the power being sent to the car's rear wheels via an automatic transmission.