292 Ranger V8, Mile-o-matic 2-speed transmission, 3.10:1 axle ratio
Edsel number
735425 manufactured in Louisville, KY on April 28, 1959
Owner:
Marty Rendon
The original AM radio works, and an aftermarket Realistic FM/casette tape
player was added under the dash. The car has electric wipers, and someone
installed a windshield washer.
I recently bought radial wide whitewalls (2-1/2 inch) from Diamond Back in
South Carolina. The car only needs some minor interior restoration
("rope" trim around the doors, shelf under the rear window, etc.). The
exterior is pretty good, despite some bits of chrome pitting.
The mechanical part is where I need to direct my attention. It suffers
from a power steering fluid leak and leaking from the differential. The
heavy duty battery fires up the car every time, and the V-8 seems to run
well. This definitely is a car that can -- and should -- be driven.
The photo of the car was taken on July 9th, 2002, when I took
delivery of it. Since that time, the new tires I mentioned have been
installed.
Location:
Woodbridge, Virginia
Owned since:
July 2002
Mileage:
88,795
Condition:
Drives well, needs minor restoration
Originality:
Stock, with a few modern parts (see notes)
Accessories included:
Heater/Defroster, Radio, Whitewall Tires, Wheel Covers, Electric Wipers
Notes:
I purchased this car from CarsIncorporated.com in Dumfries, Virginia. I
saw it on the lot there, where it was being sold on consignment.
The body, trim, and hardware all are in excellent condition. The car
was repainted at some point to match the original Dark Aqua with Snow White
trim. The interior is in excellent condition, as is the headliner. The
clock works, as does the cigarette lighter
Information as of:
March 2002
Owner:
carsincorporated.com
Location:
Dumfries, Virginia
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
88,762
Condition:
Show car
Originality:
unknown
Accessories included:
unknown
Notes:
From an online auciton:
Very good paint, small pits on chrome.
Information as of:
March 2002
Owner:
Rosario Cracchiolo
Location:
Brooklyn, New York
Owned since:
unknown
Mileage:
unknown
Condition:
unknown
Originality:
unknown
Accessories included:
unknown
Notes: