Dataplate specifications
292 Ranger V8, Mile-o-matic 2-speed transmission, 3.10:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
701421 manufactured in Louisville, KY on October 5, 1959
Owner:
Bob Ellsworth
Location:
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Owned since:
August 11, 2002
Mileage:
88,840
Condition:
Drives very well, needs cosmetics only
Originality:
Non-Edsel seat covers and vinyl roof
Accessories included:
Lever-Temp Heater/Defroster, Standard Radio, Power Steering, Whitewall Tires,
Wheel Covers with Spinner, Padded Dash and Sun Visors, Seat Belts, Rocker Panel Mouldings,
Windshield Washer, Back-up Lights, Chrome Fender Skirts
Notes:
Mileage at purchase: 85,015
2002: Installed a working Edsel radio, replaced headlamp switch and Ford dash knobs
2003: New spare tire rim, new rear brake drum, "EDSL60" vanity plate
2004: Repainted engine components to Edsel specs, new: radiator, exhaust system, rear shocks,
and installed an Edsel fuel guage. New tranmission seals and internal
components after failing on the way to the IEC Nationals. (Many thanks to Continental
Transmission of Cheektowaga, NY for the fast recovery and reasonable price!)
2005: "EDSEL" vanity plate. Carburetor overhaul. Oil & filter on June 23, 2005
at 87,691 miles.
"Top 5 Best in Class 1960-1969" trophy awarded at Crusin' New England Magazine's
"Spooktacular" show, October 16, 2005
2007: Engine compartment compounded. Oil & filter on April 28, 2007 at 88,346
miles. New fuel tank float & sending unit, replaced passenger rear axle seal,
refilled differential with gear oil and complete chassis lubrication per Edsel
specs. "Third Place Antique 1958-63" trophy awarded at the Spindles Autofest 2007 meet
on September 2.
2008: Oil & filter on April 19, 2008 at 88,723 miles.
2009: New fuel tank, new front shocks, new stabilizer links, new tie rod ends, new front
wheel bearings and seals. Replaced driver's side spindle and front brake drum.
Information as of:
August 2002
Owner:
Michael Pearson
Location:
Brookfield, Connecticut
Owned:
June 30, 2002 - August 11, 2002
Mileage:
unknown
Condition:
Drives very well, needs cosmetics only
Originality:
Non-Edsel seat covers and vinyl roof, Ford dash components
Accessories included:
Lever-Temp Heater/Defroster, Standard Radio, Power Steering, Whitewall Tires,
Wheel Covers with Spinner, Padded Dash and Sun Visors, Seat Belts, Rocker Panel Mouldings,
Windshield Washer, Back-up Lights, Chrome Fender Skirts
Notes:
Ford radio and Ford gas gauge not working. Bought the car for its rarity, but soon
realized that there wasn't time to maintain both this and my '63 Lincoln Continental.
Information as of:
June 2002
Owner:
Dave Pattino
Location:
Arkville, New York
Owned:
December 8, 1999 - June 30, 2002
Mileage:
83,172
Condition:
unknown
Originality:
Non-Edsel seat covers and vinyl roof, Ford dash components
Accessories included:
Lever-Temp Heater/Defroster, Standard Radio, Power Steering, Whitewall Tires,
Wheel Covers with Spinner, Padded Dash and Sun Visors, Seat Belts, Rocker Panel Mouldings,
Windshield Washer, Back-up Lights, Chrome Fender Skirts
Notes:
Rebuilt Edsel 292 installed in Summer 2000. Also brake work, new generator, etc.
Parked in a barn until 2002, when the owner moved to Arizona.
Information as of:
November 1999
Owner:
Phil Stalling Classic Cars
Location:
Newark, Ohio
Owned:
unknown
Mileage:
unknown
Condition:
unknown
Originality:
Non-Edsel seat covers and vinyl roof
Accessories included:
Lever-Temp Heater/Defroster, Standard Radio, Power Steering, Whitewall Tires,
Wheel Covers with Spinner, Padded Dash and Sun Visors, Seat Belts, Rocker Panel Mouldings,
Windshield Washer, Back-up Lights, Chrome Fender Skirts
Notes:
Sold for $5,500 at the All-Ford Swap Meet in Columbus, Ohio.
Two photos of the car for sale were published in Cars & Parts magazine,
later reprinted in the March and April 2000 IEC newsletter.
Information as of:
1968, 1994
Owner:
John T. Fisher
According to an Ohio Edsel fan at the 2007 50th Anniversary meet in Dearborn, Michigan,
John was an upholsterer by trade, and was the owner responsible for installing the seat
covers over the original seats as well as the textured vinyl roof.
Per labels on the door jamb:
Location:
Newark, Ohio
Owned:
1960's - 1990's
Mileage:
unknown
Condition:
unknown
Originality:
unknown
Accessories included:
unknown
Notes:
John owned the car at least from the late 1960s through February 1994, when his last Ohio
registration expired. (Research provided by R. Meek)
Oil, lube & filter change on August 29, 1963 at 24,780 miles
Oil, lube & filter change on June 1, 1973 at 41,922 miles