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The Pacer is one of the two basic models from infamously
failed Ford-spinoff Edsel. The other was the Ranger.
They were both based off Ford models, while the Corsair and Citation
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The Pacer did have an upgraded trim package over
the Ranger, so it was not the cheapest of the Edsels.
Edsels were considered a step up in luxury compared
to their Ford counterparts, although the two based
on Mercurys were considered a step down in the family.
The Pacer had a 118 inch wheelbase and was powered
by a 410 cubic inch V8. It was sold as a convertible,
2 or 4 door hardtop, or 4 door sedan. There were
two transmission options: 3 speed manual or 3 speed
automatic. The gear selector was column mounted standard,
but these cars could be purchased
with the optional Teletouch gear selector, the rotary
dial system built into the middle of the steering
wheel where most people would expect a horn to be.
Nearly 21,000 units were sold in the United States
and Canada for a price ranging from $2,700 to $3,000.
It was the best selling of the Edsels, but it was
still discontinued after one year. I think Robert
McNamara was somehow to blame. The Pacer, not to
be confused with a much worse car made by AMC, can
still be found in eBay listings today. They sell
for anywhere from $3,000 to $20,000+, depending on
condition. |
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