OU15Y700009E

Dataplate specifications
Ranger, 2-door convertible, Regal Red (Black Velvet?)
Red and Black vinyl interior

352 Express V8, Dual-Power 3-speed transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number 700009 manufactured in Louisville, KY on October 13, 1959

VIN Anomalies

  • "E" on the end of the unit number, for Edsel on a Ford assembly line

  • Edsel number 9, but date code is several months into production

  • Code 46 interior trim (red and black vinyl) was not offered

  • The car appears to have been red from the factory, but color code is A - Black Velvet

Information as of:  April 2003

Owner:   Antique Auto Museum
Location:   Kalamata, Greece
Owned since:   April 2003

Mileage:   unknown
Condition:   100-point concours show car
Originality:   All parts are factory authentic for the car

Accessories included:   Continental Kit, Spotlight Mirrors, Wheel Covers with Spinner

Notes:

Information as of:  March 2003

Owner:   Mike Little
Location:   Athens, Greece
Owned since:   unknown

Mileage:   unknown
Condition:   100-point concours show car
Originality:   All parts are factory authentic for the car

Accessories included:   Continental Kit, Spotlight Mirrors, Wheel Covers with Spinner

Notes:
It was specially ordered for the King of Greece, who owned the car until 1964.

In old days it was sign of power to drive something big and American in Greece.  Rolls-Royce and Mercedes in Greece was a cheap joke but an American car, well that means you are somebody.

Sold to a museum for 132,000 Euro.

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