How Many Different Models did Edsel Manufacture
Review 7 Different Models within the Edsel Car Line
We all know the Edsel wasn't exactly a success story. On [the classic car channel] we have a great article that outlines the [6 major reasons the Edsel legacy is one of failure]. Although people like to focus on the shortcomings of the automobile additional information about the individual models offered by the company is scarce.
Here we'll discuss the 7 distinctive models offered by the Edsel car company. Note that few collectors consider the 1960 Ranger convertible as a separate model. This pushes the total to 8. We will also cover this car separately as it's known as the rarest of all Edsel automobiles with a total production of just 76
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This unit wasn't available in the convertible format. However, you could get it in a 2-door Coupe and a 4-door hardtop. This vehicle shared the same overall length and wheelbase as the citation. However the reduction in trim offerings brought the price down to $3300. There is very little difference between the two models as far as exterior appearance.
The Smaller Sized Edsel Cars
The 1958 Edsel Pacer is a slightly smaller automobile. But it's still big by any stretch of the imagination. The Pacer is almost 5 inches shorter than the larger models and also 1 inch smaller in width. This car added yet another convertible option to the lineup. In addition you could get a 4-door hardtop, 2-door Coupe and a 4-door sedan. Only 1,800 Pacer convertibles sold in 1958.
Next up is the company’s best selling model of all time. The 1958 Edsel Ranger is also the featured picture for this article. Once again the company offered it in a two and 4-door hardtop or sedan style. The main difference in these two configurations is the set up of the rear glass and rear pillars. The hardtop looks more like a solid roof convertible and the sedan had a more formal look. The Ranger shared the same length, width and wheelbase with the
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They went from 7 separate names down to just 3 models. The survivors included the Villager wagon, the best-selling Ranger and the luxurious Corsair model. Note that the Corsair was only $200 more than the Ranger in 1959.
However, this was considered a lot of money at the time. The Ford Motor Company decided to pull the plug on Edsel in 1960. Although the 1960 cars would mark the end of the company, they actually stopped building them in November 1959. The last year for these cars looks completely different from the first two years of manufacturing. Most notably, the dominant vertical oval-shaped grill had disappeared.
The sheet metal also appeared longer and lower providing a slick, clean look. They further enhanced this appearance by adding chrome rear fender skirts. My favorite exterior feature on the 1960 Edsel is the upper chrome trim that flows from the front bumper back to the rear taillights. The most collectible cars from the failed company are [the 1960 Edsel Ranger Convertibles]. With just 76 total units built these cars can pull down well over $100,000 in private sale and auction
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