A third generation of Edsels is introduced for 1960, more closely based on Ford models than ever. Gone is the typical “horse collar” grille, replaced by a simple chromed divider at the centre of the low grille. After the Corsair is removed from Edsel’s range, only the Ranger and the Villager station wagon remain. Despite this modest ambitions and the transfer of all production to a single plant, Edsel is discontinued as early as in November 1959, after less than three thousand cars have been produced for the model year.
Edsel Ranger
Under its brand new skin, the Edsel retains its previous “Economy Six” and 4.8-litre V-8 engines. The larger optional V-8, now directly provided by Ford instead of a specific engine, is now exclusively fitted to the three-speed “Dual-Power Drive” transmission (presented as a “mandatory” option) instead of the plain two-speed “Mile-O-Matic”.
● Introduction: October 1959. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 145 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: V-8, 4.8-litre, 185 hp; and V-8, 5.8-litre, 300 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Two-speed automatic gearbox optional. With 5.8-litre: three-speed automatic gearbox standard. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 536 cm. Top speed: 150 kph (six), 160 to 190 kph (V-8). Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door hardtop coupe, four-door hardtop sedan, two-door convertible coupe. Note: a “DeLuxe” trim package is available on all models except the two-door sedan, and is mandatory with the convertible.
Edsel Villager
The Villager represents the station wagon version of the Ranger. As before, a third rear bench seat allows to increase the vehicle’s seating capacity from six to nine.
● Introduction: October 1959. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 145 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: V-8, 4.8-litre, 185 hp; and V-8, 5.8-litre, 300 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Two-speed automatic gearbox optional. With 5.8-litre: three-speed automatic gearbox standard. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 536 cm. Top speed: 150 kph (six), 160 to 190 kph (V-8). Range: four-door station wagon.
Any mistake you’ve just spotted? A detail to add? A suggestion? Don’t hesitate to leave a comment!
Click here to return to a list of all Edsel vehicles presented on this blog.
Click here to return to this blog’s initial post, featuring a list of all vehicles already presented.
Edsel Ranger
Under its brand new skin, the Edsel retains its previous “Economy Six” and 4.8-litre V-8 engines. The larger optional V-8, now directly provided by Ford instead of a specific engine, is now exclusively fitted to the three-speed “Dual-Power Drive” transmission (presented as a “mandatory” option) instead of the plain two-speed “Mile-O-Matic”.
● Introduction: October 1959. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 145 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: V-8, 4.8-litre, 185 hp; and V-8, 5.8-litre, 300 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Two-speed automatic gearbox optional. With 5.8-litre: three-speed automatic gearbox standard. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 536 cm. Top speed: 150 kph (six), 160 to 190 kph (V-8). Range: two-door sedan, four-door sedan, two-door hardtop coupe, four-door hardtop sedan, two-door convertible coupe. Note: a “DeLuxe” trim package is available on all models except the two-door sedan, and is mandatory with the convertible.
Edsel Villager
The Villager represents the station wagon version of the Ranger. As before, a third rear bench seat allows to increase the vehicle’s seating capacity from six to nine.
● Introduction: October 1959. Construction: body on separate chassis. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.7-litre, 145 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: V-8, 4.8-litre, 185 hp; and V-8, 5.8-litre, 300 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Two-speed automatic gearbox optional. With 5.8-litre: three-speed automatic gearbox standard. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Servo optional. Length: 536 cm. Top speed: 150 kph (six), 160 to 190 kph (V-8). Range: four-door station wagon.
Any mistake you’ve just spotted? A detail to add? A suggestion? Don’t hesitate to leave a comment!
Click here to return to a list of all Edsel vehicles presented on this blog.
Click here to return to this blog’s initial post, featuring a list of all vehicles already presented.
No comments:
Post a Comment