1958 Edsel Roundup Hot Lava Orange

One of just 924 built, this two-door, six-passenger 1958 sel undup Station gon also has a connection to the legendary customizer rris, who was a friend and collaborator of the car’s builder, Frank eleone. Frank had a couple custom s built by the rris brothers in the early Fifties and when he built this “daily driver” custom, ‘s shop was involved as confirmed by ‘s daughter, Joji. The seller states that this custom sel wagon was always a fornia car until two years ago, when he brought it to . 

The factory FE 361-cu.in. OHV V8 produces more that the factory output rating of and the seller says it still looks great with no swirls and only a small chip on the driver’s side of the hood. There are a couple scratches on the windshield but no seal leaks. All the lights work. 

The two-tone orange and white vinyl upholstery is period correct for a custom car, with pleated inserts and matching pleated door panels and was done in 2011. The seller rates the upholstery, carpet, headliner, and interior trim condition as “excellent,” and uses the same term to describe the working gauges, power windows/locks, and an upgraded Jensen AM/FM CD audio system. The dashboard and steering wheel were painted body color. The aftermarket air conditioning and heater both work, per the seller.  

This sel has an obviously lowered stance but how it was achieved wasn’t specified. There is no steering play, according to the seller, who adds that the power steering doesn’t leak, and the brakes are “great.” The age of the BF Silvertown wide-whitewall tires was not specified and DOT date codes are not visible in the images provided. 

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name. This customized 1958 sel undup Station gon comes with some receipts and the original purchase documentation and purchase order from e Lowe cury sel of , fornia. The seller says he is the car’s third owner and wants to pass it on so others can enjoy this unique custom wagon.