Why the 1958 Edsel is Weirder than Doug Demuro

To see this Edsel Pacer Convertible, come visit the Midwest Dream Car Collection in Manhattan, KS!!

[SteveB]

Looking at it from today's eyes that is a gorgeous looking car. And that two tone colour scheme looks stunning. So many features that were ahead of the time, including the custom radio built into the dash, that alone must have been 30+ years ahead of the times.

[scottbarber]

It's hilarious listening to a modern kid talking about a car from my middle-teens !!!

[Daermos]

Man I have always loved the edsel because of its shape style and a bit of oddity

[Karmy.]

THE 1958 EDSEL (any model) IS MY DREAM CAR!!

[risingembersgaming]

Doug the type of guy to not review a classic car

[noizyneighbour]

I still think the '58 is just beautiful :-)

[donglaser]

I was just 16 when these cars came out. WE had a dealership here in our town and went to see them on grand opening day. I was impress back then and still I'm today. I really love the convertibles and hardtops. I was always a Mopar guy, but thought Ford Motor Co. brought out some really neat cars in the Fifties and Edsel's were one of them and now they are now sought after. Thanks to all of you that brought the dead back from the grave. Now we can enjoy looking and appreciate them again.

[nvysealu]

Beautiful car. Now take it out for a drive and give it a Drew score. Oh wait, ask your Mama first lol

[dennisneo]

That is a masterpiece of American car manufacturing.
Stunning.

[charleswaldon]

Definitely want to come to Kansas soon to see your museum.

[greathornedowl]

Great job Drew! With each video it will get smoother, both technically and presentation.
I’ve heard several reasons for Edsel line/division failure: styling, quality, cost.
Always forget that Edsel was to be a division (aka Mercury/Lincoln).
You mentioned “gun sight” when discussing hood ornament, which was somewhat common in the era, think Buicks of late 40’s (47 & 49 Roadmaster) and into 50’s with the V ornament.

[aaronlopez]

That's a mighty big claim.
You know we're talking Doug.🤔

[darkko]

Gorgeous car. Lots of quirks, lots of features, and I wish I had one.

[landestafford]

I'd take a '58 Edsel Burmuda Wagon anyday over just about any Ford that was made that year!

[susanjspaulding]

*WOW* !!! This 1958 *Edsel* is unique!!! I *LOVE* the *red and white* exterior/interior colors!! #FordEdsel #MidwestDreamCarCollection

[Chale]

*Doug´s long lost son!*
Last thing Doug remembers is having left the kid in the trunk of an old Ford while testing the size of it. Doug closed the trunk without having the keys to open it and moved on to the Doug score. He then completely forgot his son but was sure his "Bumper to Bumper" Warranty would cover the misplacement of a relative. Turns out it did not, Doug moved onto better and newer cars while his son showed up inside of a Car Museum 8 years later and ended up curating cars...

[tdlaustralia]

Interesting. Id be very interested to see the engines when you show us cars.

[jerryjoe]

The Edsel invented quirks & features.

Great job Drew.

[artflorez]

It really was a beautiful car.  It's funny that you pointed out that the gas filler cap was behind the license plate.  That was very common on big American cars through the 70's.

[garretthammersmith]

My absolute dream car is a 1958 edsel citation hardtop