| Known as the Solid Gold Edsel. 1 of 930 Citation Convertibles built for 1958 with fewer than 15 restored examples known to exist. The only known fully restored Citation Convertible ordered in Gold Metallic paint. Purported to have been previously owned by Robert Horton, star of the hit television series “Wagon Train”, which was sponsored by Edsel during 1958. Stored in a Chicago warehouse from 1978-2019 when it was acquired by the current owner from the collector's estate. Meticulous two-year frame-off nut and bolt restoration to factory specs using the original factory assembly manuals and NOS parts. Less than 30 miles since completion. Only 28,000 miles prior to restoration. |  |
 | 410 CI V-8 engine rated at 345 HP and 470 lb-ft of torque. Teletouch pushbutton transmission with shift buttons located in the center of the steering wheel. Optional exterior dress-up package. Illumination group. Signal-seeking radio with discrete FM chip. Original OEM spotlight. Rare power chassis lubrication system which is operated by a button on the dashboard. The Citation was the top Edsel model and was built on the large Mercury platform. In total, 9,299 Citations were produced by Edsel in 1958 with 930 convertibles. |
The 1958 Edsel was introduced with much fanfare as a unique and innovative car, but ultimately became a massive failure. Reasons included poor marketing, design missteps, a depressed economy, and absolutely terrible build quality. Only around 100,000 Edsels were sold over its three-year production run. The car appeared at Mecum. |  |
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