Dataplate specifications
Ranger, 4-door sedan, Star Blue Metallic with Jet Stream Blue
Blue vinyl/blue cloth

292 Ranger V8, 3-speed manual with Overdrive transmission, 3.70:1 axle ratio
Edsel number 722797 manufactured in Louisville, KY on January 26, 1959

Information as of:  December 2022

Owner:   T.H. & T.C. Bakken
Location:   Helena, Montana
Owned since:   December 2008

Mileage:   44,600
Condition:   Drives very well, needs minor restoration
Originality:   Stock, with some updated parts

Accessories included:   Lever-Temp Heater/Defroster, Overdrive Transmission, Standard Radio, Rear Speaker, Wheel Covers, Two-tone Paint, Electric Wipers, Padded Sun Visors, Oil Filter, Hooded Side Mirror, Courtesy Lights, Back-up Lights, Locking Gas Cap

Notes:
This car was in storage since 1973 in an airport hangar.  The bias tires were too shot from sitting to use now.  As I understand not many Rangers w/3spd manuals had the overdrive like mine has.  Car was cleaner than I expected.  I pulled the plugs and turned over the motor by hand.  Needs a battery and some minor rewiring.  Body and interior are in real good shape.  No dents or scratches, but one small spot of rust on L/R wheel well.

(Update: January 19, 2009)
After looking into the motor, I found some burnt wiring and traced the damage all the way from the voltage regulator to the generator, relay switch, coil and distributor.  Ended up pulling the radiator and water pump.  Wasn't a pretty sight.
Still doesn't matter, I love this car now too much to think otherwise of it.

(Update: December 19, 2022)
This is the kid speaking, the car runs and drives like a dream.  Ive spent over half my life with this car, I was about 6 years old when we got it, now I just turned 20.  She sat in our garage for a few years when we couldn't really do much with it, once we moved out here (to Helena, from Presho, SD), things really got into gear though.  The generator went out in her so we had to replace that, but outside of that and getting a proper Edsel gauge cluster into her (She had a Ford one for some reason, probably was put in by the previous owners, but that has been rectified).  The rear springs are worn but hold up pretty well.  The carb is still running off the rebuild dad did back when we first got her, and she's about as pleasant as can be, no troubles or fuss starting her up.  Not much else to say about her, she's a gem.