BBB Pulp Pick - Edsel Styling is here to stay

It was about this time 50 years ago that Ford Motor Company rolled out the all new 1958 Edsel. The fine print in the Ad reads:

DRAMATIC EDSEL STYLING is here to stay -bringing new distinction to American motoring

In one short year, the fresh and originality of Edsel styling has become a familiar part of everyday American life. Today, everyone recognizes the distinctive Edsel. And everyone knows that Edsel features are out in front, too. Exclusive Teletouch Drive that lets you shift by a touch at the steering-wheel hub, Edsel's high-economy engines, new self-adjusting brakes and comfort-shaped contour seats are the biggest advances in years. Why not enjoy all these wonderful features-and drive the car with the advanced design-right now? Especially since there's less than fifty dollars difference between the magnificent new Edsel and V-8's in the Low Priced Three! See your Edsel dealer about it this week.

Here are a couple of recent articles about the Edsel ...

The Washington Post article
New York Times article
New York Times audio slide show titled "Why Edsel?"