1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible

The 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible is a large Ford-based American open car, known for its tall central grille and a 361-cubic-inch V8. The Pacer was built for the 1958 model year only, and a chrome accent running from wing to door gives it a clear late-1950s line. This car is yellow with a black interior, a bright body over dark seats that holds its own in any frame. It has been restored to a high standard and is in excellent condition, and a continental kit at the back carries the spare wheel upright. It is left-hand drive: the driver sits on the kerb side and the front passenger steps out on the road side, which gives it a distinctly American look. It seats six. Film and TV work set in the late 1950s gets a strong period cue from the grille and the long open body. Photography, advertising and fashion shoots have chrome lines and a colour that stands out, while music videos and events gain a wide open-top car with room in shot. A wedding arrival or portrait with a 1950s American convertible suits it too.