Dataplate specificationsRanger, 2-door convertible, Petal Yellow
Black vinyl interior
292 Ranger V8, Mile-o-matic 2-speed transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
701715 manufactured in Louisville, KY on October 8, 1959
Information as of: November 2007
Owner:
unknown (online auction car)
The 292ci engine runs great and the Mile-O-Matic transmission shifts nice and
smooth. The car has factory A/C that works and blows nice and cold, factory
mats and a power top.
Location:
Akron, Indiana
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
27,519
Condition:
Show car
Originality:
Restored to original
Accessories included:
Power Steering, Wheel Covers with Spinner, Dual Exhaust, Radio,
Under-dash Air Conditioner, Padded Dash, Carpet, Back-up Lights
Notes:
From the auction notes: "This 1960 Edsel Ranger received a complete frame-off restoration 12 months ago
with only 10 miles being added to this North Carolina rust free car
since. Nothing was overlooked on this beautiful rare car! The factory
color of Buttercup yellow Base coat/clear coat was added after the car was
completely stripped to bare metal. All the trim was removed and buffed,
replated or replaced with new if available. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10
being the best, this car is a strong 9+ if not a perfect 10. You will be
looking long and hard to find anything to complain about on this car.
The black vinyl interior is new, and it all looks fantastic! The dash, seats,
dash cluster and carpet are all in excellent condition."
Information as of:
September 2007
Owner:
unknown (auction car)
Location:
Auburn, Indiana
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
unknown
Condition:
Show car
Originality:
Restored
Accessories included:
Power Steering, Wheel Covers with Spinner, Dual Exhaust, Radio,
Under-dash Air Conditioner, Padded Dash, Carpet, Back-up Lights
Notes:
Krause Auction results, as reported in Special Interest Auto magazine:
"Lot 495, Fitted with vintage PolarAire air conditioning. Somewhat recent restoration but
not a 'frame-off' job. The suspension sits low in the rear. It runs out somewhat odd,
as if the valve lifters are either out of adjustment or not pumping up. Cosmetically, the
paint and rechrome work are top notch. Well detailed and clean engine bay but not
concours. Mediocre undercarriage, with a fresh exhaust system. Pretty much a case of
'spray it with undercoating' underneath. Freshly installed correct reproduction interior
upholstery and top. Overall cond. 2-, bid to $110,000, not sold. Even our in-house
afficionado and groupie of all things Edsel had not yet encountered this car before. As one
of the 76 made in the much abbreviated production, this was one of three which was painted this
color. Nearly a year ago, the finest restoration of a '60 Edsel convertible, sold at RM's
auction of the Capizzi collection for over $200K, so everyone who's got the other 75 cars seems
to think is worth at least half that. The seller was more ambitious than that, wanting
$140K, but foolishly rebuffing several very solid bids up to what was generously offered here."
Information as of:
June 1994
Owner:
Mike Stephens
Location:
Indiana
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
unknown
Condition:
unknown
Originality:
unknown
Accessories included:
unknown
Notes:
Information as of:
March 1994
Owner:
Charlie Wells
Location:
Medina, Ohio
Owned since:
1982
Mileage:
unknown
Condition:
unknown
Originality:
unknown
Accessories included:
unknown
Notes:
Information as of:
1968
Owner:
Allen Payne
Location:
McComb, Illinois
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
unknown
Condition:
unknown
Originality:
unknown
Accessories included:
unknown
Notes:
1968 research by R. Meek