1958 Edsel Ranger

Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT Expiry: Exempt

*Second year of production
*Bodywork requires some attention
*Seldom seen in the UK

The Edsel story has gone into legend as the multi-million dollar flop, that resulted from Ford's market-grabbing intentions. The Edsel marque was conceived to fit between Mercury and Lincoln models by using Ford and Mercury bodyshells with dedicated Edsel front and rear sections. The 1958 model line-up comprised, in ascending order, Ranger, Pace, Corsair and Citation models. After 1958 the model range was slimmed-down and the last-gasp 1960 models used full-sized Ford bodyshells with trim and badging differences. This 1959 Ranger is powered by a Y-block V8, here in smaller 292 cubic inch (4.8-litre) form, with two-speed Mile-O-Matic transmission and was built on 10 December 1958 at the Lousville plant, painted Gold Metallic and Snow White with two-tone Green vinyl and Signet cloth trim. The bodywork is in average condition and the paint is poor, and it should be noted the bumpers have been painted. The green and light gold interior is generally good and the dashboard is also good. The engine is said to be poor for starting and running and the underbonnet presentation is average: running gear is reported to be in poor order.

Rare in its homeland this 1959 Ranger requires attention but would make a thoroughly worthwhile project. Completed in December 1958 in the current colour combination of Gold Metallic and Snow White with a two tone vinyl and cloth interior. Fitted with the 292 ci V8 engine.