1959 Edsel ad in January 19, 1959 LIFE magazine

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[Note: This model of Edsel had the famous "vagina" grille; although the 1960 Edsel was different in appearance, nothing could save its damaged reputation, and 1960 was its last year of production.



1959 EDSEL

Edsel Corsair 4-door hardtop and Villager station wagon

Makes history by making sense

Try it out for size—spirit—and sense!

The car that makes sense is here—and you should drive it!

You'll find real six-passenger room inside—but less length outside. It's much easier to park than long, stretched-out cars. And you'll like Edsel's road-hugging ride and beautiful balance. It's taken off pounds of useless weight—is much easier to handle than bluky, overweight cars.

You'll also find Edsel gives you plenty of performance without hogging gas. Edsel's four new high-efficiency engines include a thrifty six with a powerful test-track record. And an eager new kind of V-8 that gives you real power on regular gas! Makes a lot of sense, doesn't it?

So does Edsel's new price. It's now priced with the most popular three—Ford, Plymouth and Chevrolet! For size and spirit—try the car that makes sense!

EDSEL DIVISION • FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Now priced with the most popular three!

Comments

[koneko-wish.livejournal.com]

I keep getting the feeling they're trying to tell me something... but I can't quite make sense of it.