1958 Edsel Citation Two-Door Sedan

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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

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.833.110207.894

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 in

1958 Edsel Citation Two-Door Sedan