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The Corsair was made by the unpopular Ford brand
Edsel in 1958 and 1959. It was a full-size car that
shared a wheelbase with some cars using the Mercury
name.
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The Corsair was available as a convertible, coupe,
hardtop, and sedan. The hardtop and sedan were both
available with 4 doors. There were two engine types
used in these cars: a 332 cubic inch V8 and a 410
cubic inch V8. The wheelbase was 124 inches in 1958
and 120 inches in 1959. Weight ranged from 3,600
to 4200 lbs, depending on body type and options.
Transmission was available in 2 speed automatic,
3 speed manual, and 3 speed automatic. These cars
used Edsel's patented Teletouch shifting on the automatics,
which was a rotary dial in the middle of the steering
wheel. Many drivers did not like this, because they
didn't want to shift on accident when trying to honk
the horn. Edsel actually equipped the cars with a
electro-hydraulic switch to prevent this kind of
thing, but that didn't change consumers minds on
the idea. Like the Citation, the Corsair was built
based on a Mercury body, so it was more upscale than
the Pacer and Ranger, the Edsel model names based
on Ford vehicles. Although they were not popular
when new, not many of these cars were made, so they
are coveted by many in the collector car world. You
can usually find a few of these listed on eBay. Be
sure to factor in the seller's location before you
bid, as it will affect the transportation price.
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