2008 Ford CV/Edsel?

[FW_Linc/Merc]

I am just going to put this here. Do with it what you want. I just could not turn away...

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18/Auburn-Fall/lots/r0204-2008-edsel-50th-anniversary-tribute/695076

[Themarauderguy]

Wow!!! Thats crazy. That would definitely throw people off.

[Bluerauder]

Saw it in person at the Carlisle All Ford Nationals several years ago. It was in one of the Featured Display Buildings.

[FW_Linc/Merc]

Saw it in person at the Carlisle All Ford Nationals several years ago. It was in one of the Featured Display Buildings.

How can you see it and not unsee it?

[Bluerauder]

How can you see it and not unsee it?


I am old enough to remember the original 1958-1959 Edsels when they were introduced. At that time, I didn't like the design at all. However, now each year at Carlisle, I am fascinated by the line of 12-15 Edsels on the Showfield in all of their 2-tone and 3-tone glory. 60 years makes a big difference. The idea of a 2008 Edsel was quite interesting. I even got several pics of a 1 of a kind classic that year. It still looks like "A Ford sucking on a Lemon" ... but it's really looks like a new Edsel if they were still being made. Totally better than a CV Marauder Clone.

[RF Overlord]

I remember seeing pictures of this car years ago...although I thought it was blue at the time. Either way, someone went to a lot of trouble and it looks like it's very well done.

[jerrym3]

Honestly, I've seen worse. The roof is a major error.

I was 15 when the Edsel was introduced. A major showroom was opened within walking distance of our neighborhood. My uncle (lived in another town) bought one. I think it was a 59.

[Joe Walsh]

That grille makes me horny.

[Sully008]

Interesting, to say the least. What I would like to know is how/where he got the rear cover embossed...

[martyo]

There’s an ass for every seat.

[kirk]

Either way, someone went to a lot of trouble and it looks like it's very well done.

I agree, and yet I can't help but think...

What a waste of time and money

Looks odd, but not good

[Joe Walsh]

I agree, and yet I can't help but think...

What a waste of time and money

Looks odd, but not good

+1!

Reminds me of those gawd awful kits to make a modern Corvette look like a 50s Vette....:puke:

http://www.aatcars.com/commem_ed.html .....:eek:


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[RF Overlord]

What I would like to know is how/where he got the rear cover embossed...THAT is an excellent question. It would be nice to see if they could emboss "Marauder" on CV bumper covers, since real ones are like hen's teeth.

[Invective]

I remember seeing pictures of this car years ago...although I thought it was blue at the time. Either way, someone went to a lot of trouble and it looks like it's very well done.

I agree. Creator gets an 'A' for imagination! My only complaint is it doesn't have a Terminator motor...

[Spectragod]

I’d drive it, 1 change, change out all the Edsel lettering to e a d.


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[Gerry24]

I remember in a show and they featured the Edsel and compared the grille to a toilet seat. And it did not sell much when they were available.

[Marauderman]

Seems person forgot to replace the passenger door mirrow to a chrome one --drivers door has one???? Plus if you run that VIN it probably comes back as a Crown Vic--anyone do it yet?

[Agent2006]

Why couldn't they do an homage to the 1960 Edsel, the best looking year?

And who did this Ford or some aftermarket outfit? I'd rather they had done a 1958 turnpike cruiser

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://oldcarbrochures.org/var/albums/NA/Mercury/1958%2520Mercury/1958%2520Mercury.jpg?m%3D14819 97421&imgrefurl=http://keywordsuggest.org/gallery/1501171.html&h=537&w=1024&tbnid=8DqZL2BTeztzfM&q=1958+mercury&tbnh=79&tbnw=150&usg=AFrqEzfWm6zS6-oNX-WCBa30dnfiISmvxg&vet=1&docid=Uyk-W7YPxbIfzM&itg=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj90_rkv__cAhXDTN8KH eI0AygQ_h0wC3oECAYQBA (https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://oldcarbrochures.org/var/albums/NA/Mercury/1958%2520Mercury/1958%2520Mercury.jpg?m%3D14819 97421&imgrefurl=http://keywordsuggest.org/gallery/1501171.html&h=537&w=1024&tbnid=8DqZL2BTeztzfM&q=1958+mercury&tbnh=79&tbnw=150&usg=AFrqEzfWm6zS6-oNX-WCBa30dnfiISmvxg&vet=1&docid=Uyk-W7YPxbIfzM&itg=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj90_rkv__cAhXDTN8KH eI0AygQ_h0wC3oECAYQBA)

[1Marauder]

That grille makes me horny.

^^^^^^^^^^^^Quote of the day right there! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

It must be the grill'a my dreams!

[justbob]

Fugly!


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[RubberCtyRauder]

Boost it.....

[Joe Walsh]

Honestly, I've seen worse.
The entire car is a major error.


There....fixed it for ya!



....................:laugh:


It must be the grill'a my dreams!

[guspech750]

I’m amazed at the craftsmanship. Sure it’s ugly but I can appreciate the work.


Sent from the White House on the tax payers dime.

[RF Overlord]

Plus if you run that VIN it probably comes back as a Crown Vic--anyone do it yet?Unfortunately the Ford ETIS site no longer gives detailed info, but it did say it's a Crown Victoria LX and the original colour was Smokestone.

[justbob]

I remember seeing pictures of this car years ago...although I thought it was blue at the time. Either way, someone went to a lot of trouble and it looks like it's very well done.



I believe you are right on the blue. The link does say two were built.


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[MERCURY 2003LSE]

I believe you are right on the blue. The link does say two were built.


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Good God they built 2 cars that ugly !!

[Joe Walsh]

I believe you are right on the blue. The link does say two were built.



Good God they built 2 cars that ugly !!

You think that Marauder parts are hard to come by....
Imagine how hard it will be to get parts for a 2 car production run!

Especially that 'vagina' grille!

:hmmm: .... They probably didn't add a hood ornament because everyone would keep rubbing it.... :D

[BAD MERC]

That's definitely gonna need a visit to the eyewash station. The only way to really underscore how fugly the Edsel truly was is this equally hideous tribute. I am sure this vehicle was best viewed from the bottom. I believe this Lincoln still steadfastly holds first place.

https://www.oddimotive.com/coachbuilt-lincoln-based-bayliff-packard/

[justbob]

That's definitely gonna need a visit to the eyewash station. The only way to really underscore how fugly the Edsel truly was is this equally hideous tribute. I am sure this vehicle was best viewed from the bottom. I believe this Lincoln still steadfastly holds first place.



https://www.oddimotive.com/coachbuilt-lincoln-based-bayliff-packard/



Did you have to? Now my eyes are bleeding!


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[Joe Walsh]

That's definitely gonna need a visit to the eyewash station. The only way to really underscore how fugly the Edsel truly was is this equally hideous tribute. I am sure this vehicle was best viewed from the bottom. I believe this Lincoln still steadfastly holds first place.

https://www.oddimotive.com/coachbuilt-lincoln-based-bayliff-packard/


Did you have to? Now my eyes are bleeding!

Awww Jeez!
I had to look....:puke:
Wasn't that 4 wheeled turd previously owned by the 'Duke of New York'....?

[RubberCtyRauder]

The Edsel Delores....for those that watched Seinfeld, maybe the grille should be shaved, err badgeless

[a_d_a_m]

I remember seeing pictures of this car years ago...although I thought it was blue at the time. There are two.
I saw the blue one on I-90 wayyyy back when, probably 10 years ago.

[a_d_a_m]

I saw the blue one on I-90 wayyyy back when, probably 10 years ago. I was close. October 2009.
https://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=136434&Number=1879924#Post1879924

[01MercGMLS]

You think that Marauder parts are hard to come by....
Imagine how hard it will be to get parts for a 2 car production run!

"Especially that 'vagina' grille!" <-- hilarious!

:hmmm: .... They probably didn't add a hood ornament because everyone would keep rubbing it.... :D

That actually had me laughing!

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[Mr. Man]

That's definitely gonna need a visit to the eyewash station. The only way to really underscore how fugly the Edsel truly was is this equally hideous tribute. I am sure this vehicle was best viewed from the bottom. I believe this Lincoln still steadfastly holds first place.

https://www.oddimotive.com/coachbuilt-lincoln-based-bayliff-packard/Somewhere Mike Poore has a woodie. :pimp: :D

Still not as ugly as a Pontiac Aztec. :puke:

[MMBLUE]

UGLY, UGLY and UGLY !

[Invective]

Only five months after opening day on March 1, 1958, the date when these photos were taken, the front windows of the showroom were lettered “1958 Edsels – Must Go By March 31st – Many Below Cost.” Seven months later the new 1959 Edsel models were introduced to the public on October 31, 1958.

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=170724

:bigcry: