1958 EDSEL RANGER - VALUE???(Sept 15 57 build)
thetandycollector
08-03-2011, 10:50 PM
Hi guys/gals,
I am getting ready to go pick up an odd car that I bought from Craigslist, it's a 1958 Edsel Ranger. Build date shows 9/15/57, color code shows "Spring Green and Driftwood", Automatic with a column shift and not the ill-fated teletouch system. 400cu in V8. Car has been sitting for 20 years, went out to it with a battery, and it does turn over, slowly. The points are even firing. Haven't tried to give it any fuel yet, but that's the next step after cleaning out the cylinders and letting them soak in some mystery oil.
This car looks, from a distance, to be in shambles. Upon closer inspection, it's actually solid, with one rust hole the size of a golf ball in the passenger side floorpan. The "Spring green" is a pretty solid patch of surface rust, and the driftwood color is getting to be that way itself. Interior needs alot of upholstry work. On the flipside, the car has all four of the original wheels, all of the chrome and hubcaps. It does not appear to have the factory ac unit. All of the plastic-lensed lights are there and complete.
All of the electrics seem operational.
Clear title, original keys, brakes work, glass is unmolested and door/window seals are in reasonably good condition. Odometer shows 38,xxx and the State of Kansas (along with the previous owner's insurance compay) that this is true and accurate. One owner. What's this thing worth??? Can't find anyone that has a clue what an Edsel is, let alone what it's worth.
I am getting ready to go pick up an odd car that I bought from Craigslist, it's a 1958 Edsel Ranger. Build date shows 9/15/57, color code shows "Spring Green and Driftwood", Automatic with a column shift and not the ill-fated teletouch system. 400cu in V8. Car has been sitting for 20 years, went out to it with a battery, and it does turn over, slowly. The points are even firing. Haven't tried to give it any fuel yet, but that's the next step after cleaning out the cylinders and letting them soak in some mystery oil.
This car looks, from a distance, to be in shambles. Upon closer inspection, it's actually solid, with one rust hole the size of a golf ball in the passenger side floorpan. The "Spring green" is a pretty solid patch of surface rust, and the driftwood color is getting to be that way itself. Interior needs alot of upholstry work. On the flipside, the car has all four of the original wheels, all of the chrome and hubcaps. It does not appear to have the factory ac unit. All of the plastic-lensed lights are there and complete.
All of the electrics seem operational.
Clear title, original keys, brakes work, glass is unmolested and door/window seals are in reasonably good condition. Odometer shows 38,xxx and the State of Kansas (along with the previous owner's insurance compay) that this is true and accurate. One owner. What's this thing worth??? Can't find anyone that has a clue what an Edsel is, let alone what it's worth.
big white bufflo
08-07-2011, 08:17 PM
go visit edsalowner.org its a home page on line they might beable to help
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