Dataplate specifications
Villager, 4-door 9-passenger wagon, Snow White with Jet Black
Gold cloth/red vinyl interior

361cid E-400 V8, 3-speed manual transmission, 3.70:1 axle ratio
Edsel number 705497 manufactured in San Jose, CA on February 5, 1958

Information as of:  February 2008

Owner:   William Cooke
Location:   Covina, California
Owned since:   January 2008

Mileage:   77,543
Condition:   Scrapped/Parts car
Originality:   All parts are factory authentic

Accessories included:   Padded Sun Visors, Back-up Light Delete plates

Notes:
This was a sad always-California car, with little rust.  Total bare bones car, manual trans without overdrive.  Delete plates all over, even for the defroster!
'Hate to tear it apart.