1960 Edsel Ranger 2 Door Hardtop in Blue & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

On "My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago IL on 6-29-24.
We're looking at a 1960 Edsel Ranger 2 Door Hardtop in Blue Paint.
The car comes with the 292 CI V8 engine and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Frank Troost. Frank’s had this car since 2024. He shared he was at an auction and happened to come across this rare 1960 Edsel 2 Door Hardtop. Well as you can see he was the high bidder. Nice that when he wins, he likes to share so we get to enjoy this car too.
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@fredk9999]

@@loucostabile I knew my cars back in the day. Had the H S exit exam asked to identify the differences between’58, ‘59, ‘60 Corvette…and to name ten groups appearing on American Bandstand, I would have been top in my class of 1962. Ha!

[@fredk9999]

@@loucostabile you pointed out something I didn’t know: that a three-year contract was in place to produce the 1960 Edsel. And, it very much resembles Ford of that year.

[@blackscotydog]

Good to see Frank again....He`s just Great!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy seeing him back on the Channel :-) I'm happy he's back too.

[@blackscotydog]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou.

[@robertfkaz7013]

What a beautiful rare model. Always loved the Edsel line, and this one especially had very nice features. Very cool. thank you Lou and Frank!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks and features of this car :-) You're welcome Robert!

[@edb5956]

What a pleasant surprise to see one of these alive and well. I believe it is the first time I've seen one of these on KZbin. Thank you, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B, Happy to read you appreciate seeing this one :-) Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpvNfJtngMdpoJo

[@62Madison]

I love the styling of the ‘60 Edsel, and ‘60-‘61 Meteor. I still remember seeing an Edsel Villager Wagon as a kid in Northern Wisconsin back in the 1970s.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to read "I love the styling of the ‘60 Edsel, and ‘60-‘61 Meteor." :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

What a great looking Edsel, inside and out! It's always a treat to visit with Mr. Troost, and it was nice to see and hear again from him, too. Thanks, Lou! 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) "It's always a treat to visit with Mr. Troost" I agree. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@nsidor1234]

Edsel's own Starliner. Thanks to its Ford roots (& severe cost cutting) This little beauty is probably the best lookin' Edsel ever. Thanks Lou, for another gem from the FoMoCo stable...👍🏁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Neal, Happy to share this "gem' with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

The end run Edsels are fun. Generally forgotten today, these are interesting view of what could have been with Edsel. This example is beautiful and lovely colour combination. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, "The end run Edsels are fun. Generally forgotten today, " You're right. Hard to find them. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@danielthoman7324]

What a nice car. I wish it was mine. ❤

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@stevebyrne4235]

Great car! Love the Edsel/Ford cross, a real orphan. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read "Great car!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ultraviolettp3446]

That is a beautiful Edsel. Love the color combination and the styling. You just keep doing it, Lou! Fantastic video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "That is a beautiful Edsel. Love the color combination and the styling." :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

[@cesargarduno5959]

Edsel have always been strangely designed to me, yet beautiful and unique. This blue one looks great! Thanks for sharing Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi César, Happy to read you appreciate this "beautiful and unique" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou

[@chuckselvage3157]

I like this Edsel. Some of them are an aquired taste, but this one is a beauty. Cheers,Chuck.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Cheers, Lou

[@johncornell3665]

These Edsels were quite the vehicle. There is not many of these around. Very cool vehicle. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this one :-) You're welcome John!

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

When I saw the thumbnail for this video, for a second I thought it was a feature on some custom car from the 50's. Goes to show you how unique the styling was on this car. Mostly all cars today look alike to me, but those were the days when styling was king! Thanks Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to read the thumbnail made you think it was something you were not familiar with. Cleary you don't see many 1960 Edsels, however i was hoping the thumbnail would make Viewer say "What is that?" My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@jonathan_nc]

So beautiful and so rare. The color is Cadet Blue Metallic, according to the brochure. The brochure also shows a convertible with those spinner hubcaps and says "wheel cover applique" is an option. So I would leave those covers on there. To me the taillights look like a vertical version of the 1960-61 Comet. Thanks, Lou, for showing us this super rare car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jonathan NC, Happy to read "So beautiful and so rare." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

1 1960 Edsel Ranger 2 door hardtop is my ultimate, favorite collector car! Beautiful color and original interior. I love it! Nice engine rumble. If you notice the tail lights are the same as the 1960 Comet. As the Comet was supposed to be an Edsel.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "1960 Edsel Ranger 2 door hardtop is my ultimate, favorite collector car!" :-) WINNER

[@MrTrack412]

Nice. Yes, it has always been a rare sight to see an Edsel, but I was born in 1957. My Uncle loved his because of how it performed!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed, "it has always been a rare sight" Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU,FRANK,FOR SHARING THIS UNIQUE CAR 💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long. My pleasure sharing this car with you.

[@motorTranz]

I almost forgot about Frank. Good seeing him again! Beautiful Edsel! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to bring one of Frank's cars onto the Channel for all to enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

[@airosasco3639]

Very nice car Lou…under appreciated

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very nice car" :-) Lou

[@20alphabet]

These were great cars.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-)

[@ClassicChrome86]

Beautiful car! Not much done on the '60 Edsel. Thanks for posting!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful car!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@glennweaver3014]

A few years ago, I saw a very rare 1960 Edsel Convertible in red with a continental kit, fender skirts, and dual rear antennas. This two tone survivor is very nice as well. Always enjoy your channel Lou. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the 1960 Edsel Red Convertible you remember :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@fredk9999]

Real nice car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, Happy to read you appreciate this "Real nice car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@DwainDwight]

amazing car. the coolest of the cool. also on my list. thanks for sharing Frank, ultra cool. thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "amazing car. the coolest of the cool. also on my list" :-) You're welcome Dwain!

[@mirchshake50]

Franks collection is a dream for many.

[@loucostabile]

So much fun to share Frank's collection with you.

[@davidkastin4240]

Beautiful very rare Edsel. I love all of them. Mr Troost always has a great car for us to see.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) "Mr Troost always has a great car for us to see." I agree, and a pleasure to share them with you, Lou

[@jbthor9032]

Nice car. I was born in 1957, and I remember asking my dad, what was the car you were driving when I was born? It was an Edsel. After that he bought a Rambler.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car" :-) Nice to know your Dad had an Edsel.

[@louiswiley6121]

Reminds me of my dad's 60 Ford Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car Louis :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@louiswiley6121]

@@loucostabile HI lou, if I were young man I would love going to car shows. I KNOW ON SITE MOST 50 MODELS.

[@chrispompano]

I'd make the reverse lights into tail lamps & use another red lens! Such a unique classic!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing this "unique classic!" with you. Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@richardrice8076]

And to think I tried to talk him out of it. I was at the auction on Friday and I looked over the car and sent many pictures. Talking to Mr. Troost on Friday night I told him I didn't think the car was up to his standards(I found out 2 other people told him the same thing). As I talked to him I started to see the Edsel in a different light. He wasn't looking for perfection, he wanted a reasonably priced oddest of the odd ball cars. All the slight imperfections, most of which I made up, didn't matter. As long as he could buy it in his price range it was his. A case of he didn't know he needed it 'til he saw it. The 1st show he took it to it was magnet. We were at a show on Father's day. I brought his stunning '55 Old 98, he had the Edsel. As the day went on he asked which car was getting more attention I replied"You have to ask?". It's since been buffed( the alternative to painting) and that cadet blue really shines now. Also a little bit of detailing has been done under the hood. I think it's the ugliest of the 3 Edsels, as you can guess he strongly disagrees.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@СергійШамін]

Цікаво знати, що були і такі авто! Колір чудовий! Дякую, за таке рідкісне авто!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій, "It is interesting to know that there were such cars! The color is great!" My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@IAmAnAdowablePanto2190]

I like the 1960 models a lot but i also wanna appreciate the 59 and 58 models💚💚💚 because there are misunderstood beauties as well 💙💙💙 Edsel should've been still alive IMO

[@loucostabile]

Hi JustAnAdowablePanto, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Did you see this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ2qYYCHebGUZ68

[@ricknitz3745]

The 1960 Ford and Edsel dashes were visually different. I'm sure Ford wanted to recoup the tooling costs for as many parts as possible after the demise of the Edsel. The 1961 Fords received the 1960 Edsel dash. The public probably thought it was a new design. With so few 1960 Edsels produced not many people had seen the Edsel design. Great car! Great color as well!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, Happy to read you appreciate this "Great car!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

I believe Edsel was a unique and favorable upgrade over a stock Ford. It's too bad the bigger car manufacturers drove them out of business. At least I thought I heard that. I loved the car and the video! Thank you, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jon, Happy to read "I loved the car and the video!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@leroycaudill96]

Beautiful old Edsel Lou God Bless.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Edsel :-) Blessings receive. God bless you, Lou

[@noelhastalis6785]

Different is great! That’s why i encouraged Frank to go for this Edsel when he first showed me the auction ad. Cadet Blue really compliments his new ride, along with its sweet blended blue survivor interior. I thought it looked familiar, looked back at my photos, and found my photo of this same Edsel at the 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise, of course with a different owner. Sure, it’s not concours #1, but it’s a really really nice driver that stands out at any show or cruise nite!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Noel, Happy to read you encouraged Frank with this car :-) Lou

[@razvancalin6453]

Was JIm Turner driving it at the 2018 parade?

[@bighank796]

Ha, another blue beauty by baby lou. Ha, I really like that year Edsel. The front end is wayyyy better than those more crazy designs that they had in some other years

[@loucostabile]

Big Blue for Big You :-)

[@bighank796]

@@loucostabile oh,, hi 👉" baby lou 🍼 " lol. You know that you ARE " baby lou 👉 the " pastor of classics" 😂

[@terryeustice5399]

Great car Lou. Like them all. But, love the unique ones for sure. 💯👊👍💕

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, Happy to read "Great car" :-) My pleasure sharing the "unique ones" with you, Lou

[@thomaslgoodwin3]

The 60 Edsel is one of the prettiest Fords ever produced.

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@richardrice8076]

Except it's not a Ford. Edsel was a stand alone brand, you will not see the Ford name any where on the car. Personally I think the '59 is the prettiest. Mr Troost would agree with you, though, that's why he purchased a '60.

[@thomaslgoodwin3]

@@richardrice8076 Look under the hood.

[@richardrice8076]

@@thomaslgoodwin3 got me!!!!!! and I have looked under da hood

[@2001rams]

Nice car! Always enjoy an Edsel story. For the size of the car the 60 Edsel and the 65-67 Rambler/AMC Marlin had such narrow trunk lids.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allen, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing details you notice on the trunk, Lou

[@kirbywaite1586]

It's amazing how done Ford was with Edsel by the time 1960 rolled around. They didn't make any attempt at all to modify the rear sheetmetal. You can see right where the '60 Galaxy taillights would have gone.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kirby, Thanks for viewing and sharing what you notice, Lou

[@steveking4203]

My father bought a '60 Ford Galaxie, 4 Someone in our neighborhood had a '60 Edsel, I thought it was a different model of Ford. Shows you how much a 6 y. o. Knows

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car your Father bought :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@sbendigphoto]

Beautiful looking car this probably came first but it reminds me of the British Ford Consul Capri from side view this must be in the DNA:)

[@loucostabile]

Hi sbendigphoto, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@petemedina8446]

That's a nice-looking car seems to run pretty well for such an old car considering I've never seen one before

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds from this car :-) Lou

[@loucostabile]

Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d33JeICZp56XecU

[@RoyPage1970]

I have seen two of these things in my lifetime one of them was that a car show and one of them was sitting in a field rotting down back in the late 70s early 1980s

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the two you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jd4harley]

243 of them made I knew there couldn’t have been very many cause although Edsell so wasn’t on my radar I couldn’t remember but seeing a couple of them growing up I was 10 years old when this car was brand new😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Thanks for sharing your research. Lou

[@toddp5026]

A nice looking and tastefully designed car without the usual 2 foot torpedoes sticking out front and back or high fins reaching up to the stratosphere. A handsome car without the period-overload of chrome too. The automotive art was starting to mature and it’s appreciated.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd P, Happy to read "The automotive art was starting to mature and it’s appreciated." :-) Nice, Lou

[@davidstahl5707]

This is one I just barely remember. But I think it’s beautiful. I think I thought so then as well. Their I graduated high school

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@stevenhwilcox2640]

Sadly, the Edsel ads had too much hype, they looked like a Ford or Mercury, and really were not given their own real identity in the Ford Motor Company lineup. Beautiful color! Liked the styling because it was quite unique. Thank you Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing. You're welcome Steven!

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate your support for the Channel, Lou

[@Ozark_Bule]

Interesting point about the radials vs. bias belted. Never considered that radials would make it harder to steer, but it makes sense.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing the point you noticed.

[@jenseninterceptors]

That thing is awesome and i bet it has some jam too )

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@debbiedunn4477]

Well Lou, you featured another fantastic car. It reminds me of a Continental a bit. I did have the opportunity to buy a 59 Edsel that was on the corner of my block where I grew up. The man wanted $50.00 for it. I was 15 and my parents said I didn't need a car😕

[@loucostabile]

Hi Debbie, Happy to read "you featured another fantastic car." :-) So close to that 59 Edsel. Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@richardrice8076]

Your parents are such fools😀.(please don't take that the wrong way. Strictly tongue in cheek. They no more knew than anybody else.)

[@debbiedunn4477]

@@richardrice8076 they also wouldn't let me get a 67 mustang for $50

[@richardrice8076]

@@debbiedunn4477 what is wrong with them!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obviously they're not car people. BTW thank you for being a good sport.

[@fredk9999]

Tell the truth, I didn’t know Edsel produced cars in 1960

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, well there were not many so that's easy to understand you might not recall the 1960. Good news! Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/d33JeICZp56XecU

[@fredk9999]

You are to be commended for giving a home to this gem and American classic. Thank you for sharing

[@denniscarroll7696]

Frank ALWAYS has the good s***!

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@jamesgeiger4795]

I've seen maybe one or two of these years ago. Looks basically like the same body as the full size Fords that year except different grill and tail lights.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the cars you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Blu3_SK33]

1st like on this one !!!

[@loucostabile]

WINNER!

[@terrym5023]

Did they hire a former Oldsmobile designer for this blue beauty? 🤔

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry, I'm not aware of that. Maybe a Viewer who has knowledge can share, Lou

[@seanhoward8025]

It was too bad Ford had already internally “s-canned” the Edsel prior to the 1960 coming to showrooms. These were a real competitor to the Pontiac!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sean, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@hornetbrown]

I thought so...that roofline looks like a Ford Starliner. Very nice car, though. It looks and feels like a step up from a regular Ford.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Lou

[@automatedelectronics6062]

The '60 Edsel was way better looking than the Ford. It looks like it may be a Pontiac to me. Had they put a little more effort into promotion, this car might have been a winner! It's a shame that they put the 2-speed Ford-O-Matic. Every '60 Ford Galaxy that I've seen had the 3-speed cruise-O-Matic, even with the 292 V8. About the only other '60 Ford that had the Ford-O-Matic was the Falcon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Automated Electronics, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Buddha-of8fk]

I may be a little bent in the head but l like how the Edsel looked.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Buddha, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@javierdenardo2607]

One other variant of this bidy was the Meteor built in Canada

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

Eligant....

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@GereDJ2]

Yes, front looks like it could be a Pontiac, side looks sort of Buick or Olds, and rear Ford, Merc, Olds.? Never have seen a 1960 Edsel, actually fairly decent looking compared to 58, 59. You must be under airport flight path, yikes!

[@richardrice8076]

O'hare.

[@loucostabile]

Hi GereDJ, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Here is one more for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpvNfJtngMdpoJo

[@stude2896]

A very nice accurate car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is "A very nice accurate car" :-)

[@lincolncadillac]

2 speed Fordomatic NOT Powerglide.

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, not sure.

[@razvancalin6453]

I thought I was the only one who got a puckery mouth when hearing it...

[@lincolncadillac]

@@loucostabile ??? Powerglide is Chevrolet... ...not sure? of what?

[@billmagorian490]

They really toned down the front end in 60. I'm not a fan of the rear tail lights. From the front moving to the back there are some cues taken from the Ford Starliner which was a very beautiful car. This car not so much.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rja3226]

First non Chrysler

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing.

[@it1988a]

I would love a quirky car, but we're living in the hyperinflationary Obiden economy.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@caribman10]

Waste of a perfectly good Starliner roof.

[@richardrice8076]

@@caribman10 c'mon now, that ol' Edsel needs a little pzazz.

[@loucostabile]

Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@Byron-yo4tz]

The Rangers Command.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@ernestoclaudodip9671]

YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND , YOU KEEP DOING FADE IMAGES THAT MAKE MI EYES HURT.

[@loucostabile]

I understand you have 2 Subscribers and I have 137,000+ so I think there is going to be more of what I'm doing. Stay well and get some eye drops.