Chassis No. B9UR731197

Originally shipped from the Louisville, Kentucky, assembly plant directly to Moscow, Soviet Union, this particular Edsel was displayed at the American National Exhibition, which opened on 25 July 1959. The exhibition was part of a cultural exchange meant to foster understanding between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after a similar event was held in New York City. The exhibition famously led to the "Kitchen Debate" between U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.

The Corsair, with its unique features like the metric speedometer and a box of spare parts, was a standout in Ford's display. Its distinctiveness caught the eye of Soviet trade representative V.K. Solyvief, who was so taken by it that he tried to purchase it. When Ford's public relations representative Roy Forrest turned down the offer, Solyvief resorted to blocking Forrest's return visa—a situation that was only resolved after a bribe. After the exhibition, the car embarked on a journey that took it to a European museum, then into the hands of an American serviceman who brought the Edsel back to the U.S. with him. It eventually found its way to renowned Ford collector Jerry Capizzi, who uncovered its remarkable past after consulting Ford's archives about its uncommon metric speedometer.

A complete restoration was commissioned once Mr. Capizzi learned about the car's unique history. The car was fastidiously restored to its original color combination of President Red with Snow White side panel inserts, black soft top, and two-tone red and black interior. It's equipped with numerous factory options, including air conditioning, power seating, brakes, dual spotlights, a continental kit, and a rare Edsel-branded windshield washer bag. Today, the car retains its original metric speedometer, along with a reproduction of the spare parts box from Moscow.

Following the restoration, the Edsel captured numerous accolades, from Best in Show at national Edsel events to a prestigious AACA First National Junior and Senior awards in addition to the President's award. Today, this 1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible not only remains a finely restored example but also a truly one-of-a-kind Cold War artifact of automotive and political history.