1959 Edsel Ranger
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In 1958, after nearly $250 million in development costs, Ford debuted the all-new Edsel as a new model priced between the Ford and Mercury line-up of cars. Unfortunately, this was also a recession year and many Americans put off buying a new car or they did not opt to buy the higher priced models. Four sub-series appeared on showroom floors across the country -' Ranger and Pacer (Ford-based) and Corsair and Citation (Mercury-based), plus a line of Ford-based wagons. Sales were way below projections, so Ford entered 1959 with only two sub-series -' the Ranger and the Corsair. This Edsel is a great example of what the typical American would have purchased at this time to be a reliable commuter car. This Edsel is equipped with a healthy 292CID V8 and a smooth shifting 3-speed automatic transmission which makes this big car a breeze to drive and enjoy....