W8RV703331

Dataplate specifications
Villager, 4-door 9-passenger wagon, Ice Green with Snow White
White/green vinyl interior

361cid E-400 V8, 3-speed/overdrive transmission, 3.70:1 axle ratio
Edsel number 703331 manufactured in San Jose, CA on October 16, 1957


Information as of:  June 2008

Owner:   Rene Doll
Location:   Bonn, Germany
Owned since:   January 2008

Mileage:   115,000
Condition:   Restored, driven
Originality:   Some new parts, 1 repaint (Red/white), new upholstery

Accessories included:   Clock, Hooded Mirror, Radio, Fender Skirts, Full Wheel Covers (no spinners), no PS or PB

Notes:
Nothing was changed on the car right now.  Some minor things are to do to get operating permission for Germany (e.g. TÜV)

I love driving it!


Information as of:  January 2008

Owner:   JCI, Inc.
Location:   Fayetteville, Arkansas
Owned:   July 2007 - January 2008

Mileage:   114,000
Condition:   Restored, driven
Originality:   Some new parts, 1 repaint (Red/white), new upholstery

Accessories included:   Clock, Hooded Mirror, Radio, Fender Skirts, Full Wheel Covers (no spinners), no PS or PB

Notes:
It has been a sheer joy to own and drive.  It has proven dependable and trustworthy.


Information as of:  November 2007

Owner:   unknown (auction results)
Location:   Dallas, Texas
Owned:   2007

Mileage:   unknown
Condition:   Runs and drives well
Originality:   Some new parts, 1 repaint (Red/white), non-authentic upholstery

Accessories included:   Clock, Hooded Mirror, Radio, Fender Skirts, Full Wheel Covers (no spinners), no PS or PB

Notes:
Leake Auction Dallas 2007 results, as reported in Special Interest Auto magazine:
"Good glass and chrome, but not show quality, incorrect color change and total non-authentic interior, it did have the very desirable Borg-Warner T-85 transmission, making it very road-worthy as a car.  Overall condition 3, bid to $24,000 no sale."


Information as of:  January 2006

Owner:   David Stearns
Location:   Waukesha, Wisconsin
Owned:   November 2005 - July 2007

Mileage:   114,000
Condition:   Restored, driven
Originality:   Some new parts, 1 repaint, new authentic upholstery

Accessories included:   Clock, Hooded Mirror, Radio, Fender Skirts, Full Wheel Covers (no spinners), no PS or PB

Notes:
The original owner restored the car in the 1980's, then put in storage until 2005.  I purchased it from the son of the owner who passed away.  Car was purchased in California and brought to WI.  Car was never rusted or damaged.


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