Dataplate specifications
Corsair, 4-door hardtop, Gold Metallic with Frost White
White vinyl/Gold cloth interior

"E-475" 410cid 345bhp V8, Teletouch automatic transmission
Edsel number 704304 manufactured in Wayne, MI

Information as of:  January 2009

Owner:   Kenneth Van Horn
Location:   Saugus, Massachusetts
Owned since:   unknown

Mileage:   unknown
Condition:   Excellent
Originality:   unknown

Accessories included:   Power Seat, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Bumper Guards, Backup Lights, Air Conditioner (add-on)

Notes:
Repainted back to its original Gold/White combination.

Information as of:  August 2006

Owner:   unknown (online auction car)
Location:   Attleboro, Massachusetts
Owned since:   unknown

Mileage:   114,000+
Condition:   Drives well, needs minor restoration
Originality:   New interior, paint, non-Edsel A/C

Accessories included:   Power Seat, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Bumper Guards, Backup Lights, Air Conditioner (add-on)

Notes:
Teletouch works excellent, glass excellent, chrome no pitting, bumpers very good, stainless very good, interior original, aftermarket AC which works fine, mechanically excellent - strong and powerful just needs a water pump.  Engine very strong, starts right up, drive anywhere and miles/speeds without hesitation, an excellent driver.
Needs: paint, minor bubbling at rear driver door; nothing serious at all, car came from Utah, or drive as is as an excellent driver.  Painting faded and peeled in a couple of points.  Paint, tires, dash padding and water pump and this car is a car show/trophy winner.

Information as of:  May 2003

Owner:   unknown (online auction car)
Location:   Litchfield Park, Arizona
Owned:   unknown

Mileage:   114,100
Condition:   Drives well, needs minor restoration
Originality:   New interior, paint, non-Edsel A/C

Accessories included:   Power Seat, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Bumper Guards, Backup Lights, Air Conditioner (add-on)

Notes:
This is a very presentable older restoration that runs excellently.  The car was just driven on a 1400 mile trip this month.  It has an air conditioning unit from a 1963 Ford that blows ice cold.  The car has a paint job that was done approximately 20 years ago and it is still very presentable although there are quite a few minor nicks and chips and three minor dents.

The E-475 engine was completely rebuilt approximately 30,000 miles ago, and a 2-barrel manifold was installed at that time in an attempt to improve the gas mileage.  The Corsair averaged 13-14 MPG highway the recent 1400 mile road trip.  The transmission was also rebuilt and the teletouch shift motor works flawlessly.

The interior was restored with NOS seat material and a new headliner and carpeting.  The car has resided most of its life in Colorado.  It was sold new in Boulder, Colorado at the Arnold Brothers Edsel-Ford dealership.  The car appears to have had 2 small rust spots repaired under the headlights and in the lower front fender corner when it was painted in 1984.  The rest of the car is rust-free as far as I can tell.  Originally it was gold with a white top and side scallops, but was painted gold/black to the previous owners preference.

The chrome is all original and in very good condition, except for some very minor pits in the taillight housings.  The car will drive okay, however I would recommend the tires be replaced (they're 15 years old) and the brakes should be looked at, they pull to the left on panic stops and it can be unnerving.  Also, there is a slight exhaust leak at one of the manifolds.  The car is excellent for local cruises and shows, but is not a Concours-type show car.