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Due to hazardous air quality, Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour will be closed July 17 to protect the health and safety of our guests and team members. All other public venues at The Henry Ford remain open.

1958 Edsel Citation Convertible

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THF112640 / 1958 Edsel Citation Convertible
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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company introduced a new mid-priced brand, to better compete with General Motors and Chrysler, for 1958. Edsel came in four separate series. The top-level Citation featured special molding and medallions, and two- or three-tone paint. The convertible started at $3,766 and the two-door hardtop at $3,500. Ford discontinued the unsuccessful brand after the 1960 model year.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1957-1958

Creators

Collection Title

Photographic Vertical File Series

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.833.110207.754

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10.25 in

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