1958 Edsel Pacer 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 Pacer featured more chrome and upgraded upholstery compared with the base-level Ranger series. The two-door Pacer convertible started at $3,766. Edsel was not a success. Ford discontinued the 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.833.110207.852

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: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in