One-Year Gem: Rare 1958 Edsel Bermuda Awaits Complete Restoration

Introduced for the 1958 model year after an aggressive marketing push, Ford’s Edsel division was discontinued just three years later. The brand is widely remembered as a costly misstep, reportedly costing Ford over $250 million at the time (roughly $2.7 billion in 2026 dollars).

The Edsel struggled for multiple reasons. Its early designs looked unusual to many buyers, and pricing was too close to Mercury models. Experts also cite reliability issues, the 1957–1958 recession, and general confusion in the marketplace about what the Edsel brand represented.

During its brief existence, Edsel offered seven nameplates, but four lasted only a single year. The Ranger and Villager continued through 1960, and the Corsair survived until 1959. The Citation, Pacer, Roundup, and Bermuda didn’t make it past 1958.

The station wagon featured here is one of those rare one-year models. It carries the Bermuda badge, making it one of only three station wagons offered in Edsel’s debut year. Positioned as the top-of-the-line wagon, the Bermuda sat above the base Roundup and the Villager in Edsel’s hierarchy.

Built on Ford’s 116-inch wheelbase, the Bermuda shared many core body panels with other Edsel wagons. Offered exclusively as a four-door wagon, it featured the polarizing “horse collar” grille. Extra touches included deluxe interior trim and simulated wood paneling. Power came from a single 361-cubic-inch (5.9-liter) FE-series V8, mated to either a three-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.

The 1958 Edsel is rare. Of roughly 68,000 cars sold that year, only 6,470 were wagons. The Bermuda ranks second in scarcity, with 2,235 units built: 1,456 six-passenger models and 779 nine-passenger examples. This particular wagon is a six-passenger variant, seemingly rescued from a barn years ago.

The car is largely complete but will need a full restoration to reach its potential. Its single-tone green exterior appears largely intact, though the faux wood trim will require significant attention. Inside, the two-tone green interior remains in fair condition, with limited damage to upholstery but a trunk area that needs work. Rust seems minimal from available photos.

The seller notes the car is missing the radiator and driveline, but the original 361-cubic-inch V8 remains. Out of the car, the engine will need a rebuild. Originally, it produced 303 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.

Located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, this Edsel Bermuda is listed for $14,000 with a “cash only, no trades” policy (facebook.com/marketplace/item/910116678154032/).  Classic data shows that fully restored Bermudas have sold at auction for an average of $51,700 over the past 12 years, with the highest-known example, previously owned by Edsel Ford II, fetching $165,000 in 2021.

How much could this restoration project be worth once fully completed? Enthusiasts and collectors will have to weigh its rarity, condition, and restoration costs.