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Topic starter
07/07/2026 11:37 pm
'59 Edsel or Pontiac?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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This topic was modified 3 months ago 2 times by John Bono
John Bono
North Jersey
08/07/2026 12:00 am
Hmm, they both have an “interesting” styling design in the middle of their front end but I’m choosing the Poncho as I find its design the best looking “nose” down.
08/07/2026 12:10 am
The beautiful Wide-Track Pontiac!
08/07/2026 6:04 am
While I have no love affair with either one, I'd much rather own and drive the Pontiac. My vote John.
08/07/2026 7:09 am
Easy win for the jazzy Pontiac.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
08/07/2026 8:05 am
I'm with everyone else on this pairing. The Pontiac please. Love the nose.
08/07/2026 8:15 am
Yous guys already know my answer, lol. The '59 is my least favorite Edsel.😊
08/07/2026 8:37 am
That is a nice Pontiac but I am going with a memorial choice for a dead too soon Edsel.
08/07/2026 10:15 am
Not my favorite Pontiac, but as to the Edsel, Hate is really a strong word to say about a car.
08/07/2026 11:03 am
This was the one of strongest WHF moments I’ve had in a long time. Even though the ‘E’ word is infamous for being one of the ugliest misfit failures in modern automotive history, I wouldn’t put a model of it in my display. I can’t imagine having to glance at it accidentally when looking at my beautiful, carefully selected replicas, especially my DM Bonnie convertible!
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This post was modified 3 months ago by kevins
08/07/2026 8:58 pm
Pontiac gets my vote today. The wide track must have been great to drive. What a cruiser. That poor Edsel. But it looks like the grill doctors took note of the Pontiac grill and used almost the same design for the much improved 1960 Edsel.
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08/07/2026 9:52 pm
Well matched, John ! I'll take the Pontiac, but it was close for me.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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Topic starter
10/07/2026 7:54 am
Pontiac is the better car and judging by the votes the more popular car. As nice as the '59 Pontiac may be, I never cared for the dual tail fins. Based on looks only I prefer the '59 Edsel over the '59 Pontiac.
Gents, thanks for your replies.
John Bono
North Jersey