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LOT #1341.1 - EDSEL B. FORD II'S 1958 EDSEL BERMUDA WAGON

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This 1958 Edsel Bermuda was modified in 2016 by Roush The exhaust system was modified to fit the automatic
from a steering column-shifted manual transmission to transmission package and a new driveshaft was designed
an automatic transmission that utilized the same steering and built to accommodate it. A new transmission control
column configuration, along with several minor repairs. linkage was fabricated to connect the steering column
The original 361ci V8 engine was removed to repair several linkage to the new transmission. The rear axle was rebuilt
minor cracks in the front frame rails. While out, the exhaust with new seals, bushings and brakes. The interior was
manifolds were replaced as the old ones were cracked. The upgraded by adding heat shielding, new carpeting and
carburetor was rebuilt, the distributor vacuum advance seam sealing. The seats and door panels were refreshed
was replaced, the engine was painted the appropriate to like-new appearance and many interior components
yellow and a new ignition system was added for reliable were repainted. The dash panel gauges were cleaned,
operation. The frame was found to have a few age-related painted or polished as required, the radio and amplifier
cracks, which were easily repaired, and was painted black were repaired, seat belts installed for added safety and a
as appropriate. Several areas of the floor pan needed new headliner was added. A new battery was installed, the
replacing to assure solid body panels, then paint and heat sending unit in the gas tank was updated as well as some
insulation were added as appropriate. The original manual of the wiring associated. The voltage regulator was replaced
transmission was replaced with a 3-speed period-correct as well as some of the age and heat-related under-hood
automatic transmission. This required several other items to wiring harnesses. This Bermuda comes from the personal
be changed: The three pedals inside the car were converted collection of Edsel B. Ford II, the grandson of Edsel Ford, for
to the period-correct 2-pedal system appropriate for the whom the vehicle was named. The vehicle is autographed
automatic transmission and transmission oil cooler lines by Edsel B. Ford II as well.
were installed. The steering column was modified to accept NO RESERVE.
the transmission control linkage and PRNDL indicator.

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