Edsel Bermuda (1958)
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While the Edsel was long regarded as a flop - embarrassing for parent company Ford, as the brand was named after Henry Ford's only son - its unique looks have ensured its collectability. And the rarer a model is, the more collectable it becomes, which is why the Bermuda is probably one of the most sought-after in the range. When it arrived, the Bermuda was available in either six- or nine-seater configuration, the latter costing just $57 more for the extra seats. The car truly was a family vehicle, with such convenient extras as Tele Touch auto transmission, where the gear-selection buttons were in a circular pattern in the center of the steering wheel, and air-conditioning, power windows, and even power lubrication, which greased all the steering and front suspension points at the touch of a button. The car was a very smooth drive and had plenty of power for long hauls too.
Edsel Bermuda (1958) Specifications
| Top speed: | 108 mph (173 km/h)
| | 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h): | 11.8 sec
| | Engine type: | V8
| | Displacement: | 361 ci (5,915 cc)
| | Transmission: | 3-speed auto
| | Max power: | 303 bhp (226 kW) @ 4,600 rpm
| | Max torque: | 400 lb ft (542 Nm) @ 2,600 rpm
| | Weight: | 3,853 lb (1,751 kg)
| | Economy: | 18mpg (6.37 km/I)
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