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11/04/2021 5:26 pm
My latest addition to my collection. A pink '58 Edsel brightens up my display shelf!
I have noticed variations of the E D S E L name and the crest in the scallop on the rear fender. On mine they're black, but I've seen some in gold. Anyone know why Brooklin did that?
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
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Topic starter
20/04/2021 1:32 pm
I'm bumping up my post...
Does anyone know the answer to my question? Thanks!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
20/04/2021 1:48 pm
I do not know about Brooklin, but I have a Spark 1958 Edsel, and the letters are gold.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
20/04/2021 4:24 pm
Barry, I don't know the answer to your question but mine also has the black letters and crest.
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20/04/2021 4:44 pm
@moe-parr Like Bob Jackman says, I don't know the answer to your question as to why the change. According to the Brooklin Collector's Guide, this model was released as "Standard Issue Number 1" with the gold lettering; then "Standard Issue Number 2" with black lettering. Mine has the gold lettering, so I guess I have "Standard Issue Number 1" on my shelf. Why they made the change from gold to black is a good question. Maybe because the black is easier seen?
Skip Johnson
Tonawanda, New York
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Topic starter
20/04/2021 5:23 pm
Thanks for the answers! I wish I had looked a little more closely before I bought it because I do prefer the gold lettering. But not a big enough deal to make me feel the need to buy that one too!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
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20/04/2021 8:22 pm
I do not know about Brooklin, but I have a Spark 1958 Edsel, and the letters are gold.
Which version do you have?
I'm looking to buy the Spark '58 Edsel green convertible. Can't find one from a U.S. seller at this time but I'm willing to be patient.
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
21/04/2021 12:26 am
Out of just curiosity, I looked at mine; turns out I have an unexpected threesome!
So I found lettering in gold (MiniMarque/Smts), black (Franklin), and gold (Brooklin). But I also found quite a variety in lettering styles. Hmmmmm..... 
David H
21/04/2021 7:26 am
@moe-parr It was changed so that it could be seen more easily but not authentic
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21/04/2021 8:11 am
I've been looking on the web at 1958 Edsel ads, hoping for a good 1:1 example. Well, here are a couple just to muddy the water:
And here's an ad I found that says, "Eat your heart out, buddy!"
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