1960 Dataplate

1960 Edsel Data Plate


The 1960 Edsel data plate is 3-1/2 inches wide by 1-3/4 inches high.
Printed on the plate are patent numbers issued to Ford, and the name "EDSEL" to identify the car.

The First Line ("Serial Number") contains codes to identify the engine, model year, place of manufacture, body style and consecutive unit number.  The Second Line identifies the body style, number of doors, colors, interior trim, date of manufacture and other drivetrain options.

Model Year:   Manufacturing Plant:

Body Series Code: Engine Code: Serial Number:

Body Style Code:

Color Code

(Up to 3 letters.  First letter is the main body color, the second is for the roof.  A "1" in the third position will indicate two-tone.)

Trim Code:

Manufacture Date Code:

Transmission Code: Rear Axle Code:

Additional Information


Accessories Included:
Lever-Temp Heater/Defroster Padded Dash and Sun Visors Dual Exhaust
Air Conditioning Padded Sun Visors Exhaust Deflectors
Overdrive Transmission Two-tone Paint Color-keyed Floor Mats
Column Automatic Transmission Curb Feelers Hooded Side Mirror
Standard Radio Rocker Panel Mouldings Oval Side Mirror
Dual Rear Deck Antennae Electric Wipers Remote controlled Side Mirror
Power Antenna Parking Brake Warning Light No-Glare Rear-view Mirror
Rear Speaker Spotlight Courtesy Lights
Power Steering Electronic Trunk Release Back-up Lights
Power Seats Positive-Action Windshield Wipers License Plate Frames
Power Windows Windshield Washer Engine Compartment Light
Power Brakes Rear Seat Foam Cushions Luggage Compartment Light
Whitewall Tires Seat Belts Glove Box Light
Wheel Covers Oil Filter Locking Gas Cap
Wheel Covers with Spinner Extra Cooling Fan/Radiator Rear Door Safety Locks
Tinted Glass Heavy Duty Battery Other Factory Option
 
Dealer or Aftermarket Accessories:
Continental Kit Fender Skirts Other Dealer-installed
Roof Rack (Villager) Bubble Skirts Other Aftermarket

Current Condition:

Mileage:

Originality:

Owned by:

Owned since

Current Location:

Email Address:

Notes:



Now that you've completed filling out the form, hit the "Submit" button below to send your car's information.
The dataplate will be reviewed and added to the online Edsel Registry in the next few days.

 

 

If you have a small scanned photo of this car, please email it to Registry@Edsel.com along with the first line of the dataplate (so it can be matched up to your entry), and it will be posted with the car's information.

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