Edsel limousine

John Royark JR

John Royark JR

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This 1959 Edsel limo was posted on Face Book the other day. I know Siebert, Memphian, and ACC made some Edsel ambulances, but this is the first time I have ever seen or heard of a limo. I have a soft spot for Edsels, does anyone know who made it, or if it is just something that was converted later in life by a car guy?

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While I can't say for sure, I'd be willing to bet that it is a more recent novelty conversion. There's just something about the roof line and the boomerang antenna that doesn't look 50s to me, and the opera lights look like 70s era Lincoln units to me. But, my compliments to whoever did it. Based solely on that photograph, I have to say it looks like one of the best novelty conversions I've seen.
 
Well, a few minutes on Google confirmed your suspicions: it is NOT a factory limo. The car is owned by Brad Fakeley in Canada. Here's the story:

"Gary Fakeley [Brad's father] said three hobbyists in Wyoming built the limousine about 15 years ago, using parts from four Edsels. About 4,000 hours worth of work went into building the car which has a vinyl roof and ripple-free black paint.

The vehicle has room for five in the rear and power-operated window to divide the driver and passenger area. Passengers can talk to the driver via telephone. A television built into the rear-seat console provides entertainment for the occupants."

Source: http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=1937bf92-beed-44be-97d5-baa4d2f2bbd1&sponsor=
 
I don't think the presence of a similarly-aged car in the background means anything. The photo was probably taken at a car show or car club event. Also, limousines of the 1950s were of the Fleetwood 75-style. The cut-and-stretch style of conversion began with Lehmann-Peterson in 1963.
 
Clark N. Vineyard said:
Well, a few minutes on Google confirmed your suspicions: it is NOT a factory limo. The car is owned by Brad Fakeley in Canada. Here's the story:

"Gary Fakeley [Brad's father] said three hobbyists in Wyoming built the limousine about 15 years ago, using parts from four Edsels. About 4,000 hours worth of work went into building the car which has a vinyl roof and ripple-free black paint.

The vehicle has room for five in the rear and power-operated window to divide the driver and passenger area. Passengers can talk to the driver via telephone. A television built into the rear-seat console provides entertainment for the occupants."

Source: http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=1937bf92-beed-44be-97d5-baa4d2f2bbd1&sponsor=
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Clark, Thanks for the info. It may be a new conversion but they did it right and I know I would be proud to own it.
 
This is a recent photo. Look past the Ford or Mercury and up You will see a sigh the that starts CARS.... This is a new franchise of Auto Body Shops called "Carstar" that started on the 90s. I agree this is a recent conversion, very very nice one at that.
 
Greg Steffe said:
I gotta admit John, for a lemon sucker that thing looks pretty darned good !
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I have a buddy that has a 58 Edsel and I drool over it every time I see it, I wish he would sell it to me, but I dont think he will ever part with it. I dont know why but I love the lines, and the big vagina looking grille. (Can I say that here? Someone said that when I was a kid and it just stuck)
 
I thought that the car has an Eighties look about the roof and opera lights. Regardless, it is a good looking car and it appears nicely done.
 
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