Dataplate specifications
Villager, 6-passenger wagon, Mist Green (Petal Yellow coded) with Snow White
Green vinyl/Gold cloth interior

361 Super Express V8, Dual-Power 3-speed transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number 722814 manufactured in Louisville, KY on January 26, 1959

Information as of:  June 2004

Owner:   unknown (online auction car)
Location:   St. Charles, Louisiana
Owned since:   2003

Mileage:   unknown
Condition:   Drives, but needs restoration
Originality:   unknown

Accessories included:   Radio, Back-up Lights

Notes:
I bought this in California a year and a half ago.  I was going to transplant a 2000 Mustang Cobra motor into it, but just can't get past my other projects.
I believe it has the original 361 cid V8.  It does run and drive but I wouldn't drive it anywhere but around the block since it has not been road ready since 1972.  It still has the California black plates.  I realize this car needs restoration but it has a solid body and is a good candidate for your dream car.
This car has a very straight and almost rust free body.  It had some rust starting as small perforations above the rear wheels.  I welded it and then finished over the weld and primed it.  The body is straight except for a kink in the hood on the right side due to someone trying to shut the hood on a stiff hood hinge.  The stainless and mouldings are good, but the chrome work is faded.  The only glass that is bad is the right front door glass.  I bought a gas tank from Desert Valley Auto Parts and installed it last year.
This car starts very easily.  The interior is shot and needs everything to be redone.

Information as of:  September 2003

Owner:   unknown (online auction car)
Location:   Lido, California
Owned since:   2003

Mileage:   unknown
Condition:   Not running but salvageable
Originality:   unknown

Accessories included:   Radio, Back-up Lights

Notes:
It turns over with the battery but no spark out of the coil.  Appears distributor's not telling coil when to fire.  The gas tank is in the back and needs to be cleaned.  This car sat for a few years but it was parked in running condition.  It is not rusted out, but has surface rust.  It has a Holley double feed on it.  New points, condenser, rotor, cap, wires.  Car needs interior and paint.  Very little body work needed, mostly sanding.  Electrical works.