Dataplate specifications
Ranger, 2-door convertible, Bronze Rose Metallic
Red/Silver vinyl interior

352 Express V8, Dual-Power 3-speed transmission, 2.91:1 axle ratio
Edsel number 700008 manufactured in the Allen Park, MI Pilot Plant on August 5, 1959

Information as of:  July 2013

Owner:   Ernie Hawk
Location:   Maryland
Owned since:   June 2006

Mileage:   54,597
Condition:   Drives well
Originality:   Re-painted Polar White by FoMoCo, later re-repainted red

Accessories included:   Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Column Automatic Transmission, Power Seat, Air Conditioning, Lever-temp Heater, Clock, Radio, Seat Belts,Dual Spotlights, 5-blade Fan, Heavy Duty Battery, Electric Wipers, Windshield Washer, Padded Dash and Sun Visors, Dual Exhaust, Exhaust Deflectors, Rocker Panel Mouldings, Fender Skirts, Day/night Rear View Mirror, Wheel Covers with Spinner, Whitewall Tires, License Plate Frame, Locking Gas Cap, Parking Brake Warning Light, Glove Box Light, Back-up Lights, Vacuum Ashtray, Tissue Dispenser, Trash Bin, Remote Trunk Release, Spare Tire Cover

Notes:
Distinctive pilot car characteristics: No chrome trim on glove box door; various different materials (e.g., chrome, black plastic) and styles of knobs on dash; no "EDSEL" letters on rear quarters.

All parts are factory original.  Interior is black vinyl.  The car was repainted Polar White by Ford in the early 1960's, and repainted red in 1968.

Information as of:  March 1989

Owner:   Ron Hawk
Location:   Madison Heights, Michigan
Owned since:   January, 1975

Mileage:   unknown
Condition:   unknown
Originality:   unknown

Accessories included:   unknown

Notes:

Information as of:  1968

Owner:   Ronald Hawk
Location:   Orlando, Florida
Owned since:   unknown

Mileage:   unknown
Condition:   unknown
Originality:   unknown

Accessories included:   unknown

Notes:
1968 research by R. Meek