223 Econo-Six, 3-speed manual transmission, 3.56:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
734481 manufactured in Louisville, KY on April 21, 1959
Owner:
Preston J. Hatlestad
Location:
Horace, North Dakota
Owned since:
August 2002
Mileage:
About 37,000
Condition:
Runs and drives well, still needs some work
Originality:
Stock, repainted (see notes)
Accessories included:
Power Steering, Power Brakes, Visibility Package (driver side mounted rear-view mirror, etc.),
Electric Clock and Radio (neither are currently working)
Notes:
Has some new parts like a new water pump and carburetor.
I am a 22 year old recent college graduate. I have always loved old
cars, and I had the chance to buy this car at a farm auction in Minnesota. I
believe the previous owner was the original owner. I have the car so that it
runs fairly well, but there could still be a lot of work to be done on it. I
believe the previous owner tried to repaint it with the original scheme, but he
didn't do the best job. For a Minnesota/North Dakota farm vehicle it is in
remarkably good condition, however. I would like to put more work into the car
but my cash flow isn't the best being a recent college graduate, so I plan to
keep it as a fixer upper for the years to come.