A collection of classic cars seen in use on Street View.

The intention is eventually list all pre 1975 cars seen on Street View, not just exotica.
If you find a pre 1975 car on Street View please send the details using the submission form in the column on the right.
Cars must be on the road or in another public place - please, no cars in gardens or private driveways.
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Ford Edsel Pacer 2-Door hardtop 1958

Ford Edsel Pacer 2-Door hardtop 1958

Coordinates 37.7841289,-122.4187417

Picture dated November 2007


The Edsel resulted from marketing studies done by Ford in the early 1950s. It was meant to compete as two complete car lines--one priced under Mercury with Ford components and one priced between Mercury and Ford's top-line Lincoln that mostly shared parts with Mercury.

In 1958 model year, Edsel produced four models:
The Mercury-based Citation and Corsair, Corsair being available in two-door and four-door hardtop versions and the Citation in two-door and four-door hardtop and two-door convertible versions.
The smaller Ford-based Pacer and Ranger, the Pacer available as a two-door or four-door hardtop, four-door sedan, or two-door convertible whilst the the Ranger was sold in two-door and four-door hardtop or sedan versions.

In addition, four-door Bermuda and Villager wagons and two-door Roundup wagon were based on the 116-inch wheelbase Ford station wagon platform and shared the trim and features of the Ranger and Pacer models.

The Edsel offered such advanced safety features as seat belts (which were available at extra cost as optional equipment on many other makes) and child-proof rear door locks that could only be opened with the key.

In 1959 Edsel offered only two series, the Ford-based Ranger and Corsair. Replacing the Pacer as the top-line Ford-based Edsel, the new Corsair was offered as a two-door and four-door hardtop, four-door sedan, and two-door convertible. The Ranger was sold as a two-door and four-door hardtop, two-door and four-door sedan, and the Villager station wagon.

In 1960 only 2,846 vehicles were produced. The marque was reduced to the Ranger series of sedans, hardtops, and convertibles and the Villager station wagons. The Edsel shared a basic chassis, glass, and major sheet metal with the 1960 Ford Galaxie and Fairlane models but the Edsel had its own unique grille, hood, and four upright oblong taillights, along with its side sweep spears. The Edsel's front and rear bumpers were also unique.

The Edsel brand was dicontinued in 1960

For more information see here.

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