RARE 1960 Edsel Ranger Convertible in Yellow Paint & Start Up & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the Suburbs of Chicago on 7-9-16.
We're looking at a RARE 1960 Edsel Ranger Convertible in Factory Buttercup Yellow Paint.
The car's Owner is Buz. Buz has his 1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible at a car show and a Gentleman in a discussion, Buz mentioned in passing his dream would be to get a 1960 Edsel Convertible and the Gentleman says, “I have a 1960 Edsel Convertible for sale” (WHAT!!! - THAT IS DIVINE INTERVENTION). There were ONLY 76 Edsel Ranger Convertibles made in 1960.
Then we go for a ride.
I hope you do, however it’s highly likely you will not see this car other than in this video again.
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[@palco22]

Great video and great car choice. Back in the day I was maybe 12 years old a neighbor had just bought a brand new Ford. I remember it being something of a big deal because of the radical change from 1959. My father among 3 or 4 other neighbors where talking up a storm with the owner, going over the entire car detail by detail. That moment stuck with me for the following years. Then one day (I was maybe 15 years old and of course cars were an important topic) we came across a 1960 Edsel (I think it was a 4 door sedan but I'm no longer sure). It was parked at a large mall and we spotted a 1960 Ford from the front but that grill was way off mark ! On closer inspection it was at the back that we saw Edsel and those very different tail lights. Wow, we didn't know Edsel had a 1960 model. I remember seeing a 58 or 59 Edsel once (Canada) but that's it and now, Wow, a 1960 Edsel !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phillippe, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bdpopeye]

This car belongs in a museum. It is so rare. Beautiful condition. Thanks for posting Lou! Be blessed always....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, "This car belongs in a museum" Agreed. You're welcome, blessing received, and God bless you too, Lou

[@mescko]

@@loucostabile I'm sorry, I can't agree. There are more than enough cars in museums, personally I think cars should be out on the road being enjoyed, That is, DRIVEN. That's what they're for!!

[@davethompson3140]

Lou, out of all the car videos you’ve made, I think this is the most excite about a car I’ve seen you in. It sure is unique and very rare. Just look at the styling on the mirrors and hubcaps. I seen one once in the Northest and spent some time looking her over. Thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, I was pretty excited to see this rare treat for sure :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@billramsey2337]

I'm 73 yrs old and I've never heard of this car before.This Edsel Ranger is one beautiful car.Educational video for sure!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Ramsey, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Make sure you watch the commercials, and that's how I get $. 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

[@StvMcQueen1]

Great presentation, Lou! That is one of the rarest classics out there. As the owner said, only 76 convertibles were made in Edsel's super short production run for that last year. Of those, only 25 are known to still exist. Rare! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jimbob, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@Martin48964]

Out of the three body styles for the Edsel this is by far the nicest. That horse collar front end I think was a bad idea. If they had come out with this design first maybe the car would have stayed around a lot longer. This is a beautiful car and I'm a Chev man!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin Beneteau, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many Chevy & other cars you enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@garydesbois5415]

Even detailed hubcaps !! Now it's just one of twenty five that we'll ever see driving around !! Thanks for showing us another classic Lou !!! 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@juanmelendez2060]

The 1960 Edsel Ranger Convertible is a top quality unique car. Even the 4 Matic transmission name was later stolen by Mercedes Benz to name brand one of its 21st century SUV'S. Authors of marketing textbooks should be ashamed of labeling Edsel brand a fiasco. Edsel produced some of the modern and best classic cars ever made. Thanks for your valuable videos.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@bobbybishop368]

I think its Fordomatic, not 4 Matic.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

If the Edsel came out with this grille/front end in the first year it might have been a success.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, I agree with you. Lou

[@richardrice8076]

Maybe. There were other things that killed the Edsel, a recession in1958, terrible quality, no dealer network( they were Edsels not Fords). Also they were to be a bridge car, between a Ford and a Mercury. Instead the cheapest Edsel was the same price as the most expensive Ford and the most expensive Edsel cost as much as the cheapest Mercury. In the end it was just a train wreck. I love these cars.

[@Boomhower89]

I worked on one of these in high school shop. Theirs wasn’t a convertible and I believe it was the high end or mid range class Edsel. You could tell it was a nightmare from day one with the current technology of the day.. the push button shifter was neat but was always plagued with problems. Relays and failures (even intermittent) and chattering plus the shifting having to go from reverse to neutral then park and the park being weak needing the parking brakes help. If I recall the push buttons were in a circle on the steering wheel on the one we worked on. I can’t remember seeing this again This is a beautiful car though a lucky man.I myself love the Chrysler 300 s of the day and of course the Continental. It’s a shame our country slowly eliminating competition. Competition made for good pay for the workers and a great variety of cars . The golden age of design in the automotive era in my opinion. I would think these would be destined to go up in value in the coming years. Thank you for sharing. Love your channel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car in your high school shop class :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

Beautiful car! The Edsel Story is a sad one. I love these 1960 Edsels. One of my favorite cars of all time. So similar to the 1960 Ford, but yet just distinctive enough to stand on its own. It looks beautiful in covertible form. Love it! So beautiful. GREAt Car. One of the best. So sad that it didn't make it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read "One of my favorite cars of all time." :-) NICE ! Lou

[@senorkaboom]

This Is the Edsel to collect. The '60 model year stopped production in November, 1960, and the convertible is hen's teeth rare. This car is one you want to keep showroom new.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to share this car with you. So fun to find a "hen's tooth". Thank you for viewing & sharing a comment, Lou

[@senorkaboom]

Must say I was incorrect on my year, Edsel production stopped in November, 1959.

[@cuda426hemi]

I have a dealer promo 1:24 scale model of a '60 Edsel 'vert in bronze metallic. Talk about rare as hens teeth.

[@davidallen5776]

Only once or twice did I see one of these in person. I can't help imagining what it would be like had it stayed alive!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Lou

[@roycelane8318]

Buttercup is an awesome car it has the best of both worlds with a drop top in the air conditioner which in itself is a work of art just looking at it and I've noticed with these both on units this very little confusion under the hood it's still nice and simple under there with two hoses going into the unit and all the work is done inside the machine itself oh, and also if I remember those filters inside are changeable so you always have fresh air. Another wonderful video Lou, please keep making more !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Royce Lane, Happy to read you enjoy "Buttercup" :-) Stay tuned and I hope there is many more you'll enjoy, Lou

[@robmcgowan4034]

Just discovered this video today even though it's from 5 years ago. I was surprised because you look the same as in your new videos which isn't easy since you're outside a lot. Anyway Buzz has an incredible '60 Edsel. I'm glad the circumstances for him to get it all came together at the right time, including the money, of course. The reason so few '60 Edsel's were sold for the '60 model year is that Ford shut it down in November 1959; barely into the '60 model year for any new cars, period. Frankly it's a wonder the '60 was produced at all. The '59 model itself was more Ford-like, and the '60 even more so. Still they did quite a bit to distinguish it from the '60 Galaxie inside and out, and you can tell it's more 'upmarket' which wasn't easy because the Galaxie was quite nice, indeed. The time, care and photography techniques you use are among the best here. I (as the viewer) feel like I'm there too for the whole fun experience. All your videos are well paced, and everything gets covered with no short-changing. So the Edsel made it into the '60 model year, but it was really a technicality. I think the Edsel could have been a success had it been the car we would later know to be the Mercury Comet, and not just another version of an existing line of cars. The '58 & '59 Edsel's were unnecessary. Ford & Mercury had everything covered. It was Ford's ego in wanting to match GM division for division. A car looking for a market. The Comet and Falcon had a market looking for them; not to mention Mustang several years later.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Happy to read you've found this video. I appreciate the kind words on the video. 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

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Lou, I've watched a lot of your videos and I have to admit that I really appreciate your love for cars and the careful way that you express that. Thank you for what you do. God Bless my friend.

[@loucostabile]

Hi END TIMEs Video Library, Thank you for the kind words, and blessing received. God bless you too, Lou

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Ditto!

[@craigsmith9843]

Not only a fabulous car but also the weather looks nice.we are in the thick of winter here in blitey.your videos are like a ray of sunshine lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, Happy to read you enjoy this "fabulous car", and glad this video brings some warmth to you :-) Lou

[@andrewcrisp9391]

What a beauty, those rear lights are something else.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to read you enjoy this "beauty" :-) Lou

[@robertphillips6296]

The best looking Edsel of the three model years. Thanks for posting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to share this one with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@5610winston]

Those wheel covers are spectacular!

[@loucostabile]

Good call, thanks for commenting, Lou

[@chevken1831]

The front end looks much better than the previous Edsels.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ChevKen, Wonder if Ford started with this one, and ended with the 1958, would we not have the negative image on styling looks? Lou

[@Irishfan]

Your legacy is intact. I never knew these existed. This was a definite improvement over previous years. I thought the 60 models were more of the same. This was really a surprise. About the boot, the boot on my Falcon was tight also. I noticed that temperature had a big affect on them. It was easier to snap when it was sitting in a warm sun than on a cooler 70ish summer day. I think they made them tight by design so they wouldn't flap in the wind. This car could stand an improvement in the design of the tail lights and maybe the Edsel would have survived a longer run.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read this one "was really a surprise" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. Lou

[@austinevplab7167]

Lou - you always do a great job shooting closeups, getting all the details, and pulling good trivia from the car owners. _Get some gas in your S_ Ha!

[@loucostabile]

Hi AustinEVPLab, Happy to read you enjoy the details :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@brucegwynn8509]

I have been a follower for a while and I just seen this beauty, thanks Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce, Thanks for watching and happy to read you found this rare treat :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bertram46]

That is a really cool car it's very interesting the way the back end looks. And knowing what the 1960 Ford back end was like you can see the filler along the back where they put up a plaque going across the entire back where the taillights would be on the Ford and then they put those rocketship lithose rocketship lights on in place which are so radical. Is a great video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this "rally cool car" :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, Lou

[@bpa3697]

Lou that is an awesome find I've never seen one before and I am in love

[@loucostabile]

Hi BP A, Happy to share this one with you :-) Lou

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I had a friend that owned a 58 Citation and he invited me to an Edsel Club meeting. I saw a beautiful 60 Ranger convertible in a gorgeous shade of turquoise. The owner took my photo in the drivers seat. I'll never forget that!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, That's a memory you don't forget. Cool! Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@timothyokane9710]

Even though the Edsel was a seperate brand in 1960 it shared the body and chassis with the Ford Galaxie.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Timothy Okane, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@Johnnycdrums]

Yes, I see 1960 Galaxie, but it might be 59' Skyliner wheelbase.

[@dannmarceau]

Starliner

[@ronalddaub3789]

timothy okane especially the 60

[@dehoedisc7247]

timothy okane It also resembles a 1959 Pontiac in the frontal styling, unmistakably.

[@flufanga]

Could well be the finest example of the finest Edsel. Good work.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this Edsel :-)

[@shwt121]

This is a fantasticly rare & so beautiful piece of automotive history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sonny, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car, Lou

[@richmcintyre1178]

I thought all Edsel's had the "horsecollar" grill. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rich McIntyre, That's what I would visualize too, however not this one. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@derekantill3721]

Thanks for sharing Lou. Good to see an Edsel. Never saw many Edsel’s on the road even when they were new.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derek Antill, A real treat to share this rarely seen car :-) You're welcome, and make sure you hit the "thumbs up" if you like the cars videoed so the KZbin Algorithm is happy too :-) Lou

[@marcmiller7292]

I did not know until I watched this video how the spinners were positioned on top of the hubcap. Very unusual car! Gorgeous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marc, I'm learning all the time from the Caretakers, and I find that to be so much fun :-) Lou

[@michaelr4063]

Prettiest Edsel ever made. The rear fender stamping should be displayed in the Museum of Modern Art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael R, High praise on the design of this car :-) Lou

[@lt.frankdrebin3317]

That's an Edsel?!? Wow; doesn't look like one. I guess this is Ford's last-ditch effort to save the Edsel and abandon the horse collar look. Beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this rare treat with you.

[@tedium37]

Thanks for this! I'd never even heard there was a better looking Edsel. Love old Fords.

[@loucostabile]

Hi tedium37, 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

[@TheRustyCadillac]

I too am lucky to have seen one of these rare Edsels in person. I know the family who owns it and they bought it new. It still in original condition and last I knew as of a few years ago, the family was still driving it during the summer monthsr. Even tho I am a luxury car nut, I do also like the more odd or unusual cars too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheRustyCadillac, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story. Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on the Channel, Lou

[@thetman0068]

Wow, I love the taillights and fins!

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Mad Gentleman, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

I think this car was built in Louisville Kentucky. I work across the street from the Louisville Assembly Plant. The Escape/ Lincoln MKC are currently built there.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrBreeze, That's fun to watch the cars across the street :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou

[@CallmeDaBreeze1971]

Thanks for sharing this rare beauty, Daniel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, It was so much fun to see this car, video and share with you. It's my pleasure, Lou

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Divine intervention indeed Lou!👏👼

[@loucostabile]

Amen !

[@78Caprice]

WOW, that is one amazingly rare and beautiful car. Ever only seen a '60 Hard Top before. Thank you for showing us this '60 Convertible and all the other great cars you document Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 78Caprice, "WOW" Nice :-) Glad you enjoyed this one, Lou

[@jefffranz2869]

I owned a four door sedan. I started restoring it, but gave up back in 1979. I still have some of the parts.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Awesome looking car! I've seen 1958 and 1959 Edsels, but I've never seen a 1960 Edsel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason Carpp, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) 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

[@mike16600017]

Stunning super rare 1960 Edsel, have always loved these off the wall cars. Have only seen one back in Ohio in the 1980`s, it was a red car. Had a chance to buy a one owner(former Edsel dealer owner) 60 Ranger 4 door about 6 or 7 years ago for $5500.00, i believe the car ended up down under in Australia.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, So glad you enjoyed the video. So much fun seeing this rare car and learning about it. Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@williamfairchild8119]

In the late 1970s in south florida while in a junk yard I saw a perfect black white conv top 1960 edsel looked like perfect condition. Didn't have time to ask about it or get back there but I was very surprised to see it and have never seen another

[@loucostabile]

That memories sticks with you for a life time. Thank you for sharing.

[@hoodoo2001]

Wow. If Edsel had started without that darn name and that grille it might have been a lot more popular. That 60 is a beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

You might be right.

[@clarkgriswold5903]

WOWIE what a beautiful car and a very personable owner. My all time favorite Edsel would be the Bermuda Station Wagon. Great VID Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car Clark :-) I like this one too :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, Lou

[@bennettasa7355]

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[@shepardleroy6036]

@Bennett Asa Flixportal

[@bennettasa7355]

@Shepard Leroy Thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it!!

[@shepardleroy6036]

@Bennett Asa Happy to help xD

[@theda850two]

Nice ride, I see hints of my Skyliner here and there. F.Y.I. The reverse/back-up lights only "engage" when headlights or running/park lights are on.

[@loucostabile]

Hi theda850two, Happy to read this has hints of your car :-) 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

[@sabba_dabba8649]

Yet another car I had not heard of, or seen. So nice. Too bad they didn't keep Edsel around. Imagine all of the great cars like this that they might have made.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share a new car for you :-)

[@stude2896]

A nice video of a very rare and interesting automobile. As we all know, the car is essentially a 1960 Ford Sunliner. In Edsel speak the two speed Ford automatic was promoted as MILE-O-Matic. If you look at your video notice on the base of the radio it says F-O-R-D which was apparently the case in all 1960 edsels

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stude289, Happy to share this rare treat with you :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@rick0e295]

Lou, another great post. Like 61 DeSoto, last EDSEL was to me the best looking of all. Strange how EDSEL and DESOTO both introduced new models, only to kill them within months of introduction. Go figure 🤔.

[@loucostabile]

Hi RICK Oe, Happy to read you enjoy this post :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@bk14nyc]

WOW, beautiful Edsel, and a really great Interview Lou! The 1960 Edsel was indeed a super RARE car! btw, you probably have to adjust the Neutral Safety Switch, or just replace it for the Back up lights to come on! Very Simple.... common problem with Ford.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi bk14nyc, Glad to receive a "WOW" from you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing a tip too. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, like this one too. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJani2qHhaqJY7M

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

LOOKS LIKE A "SUNLINER" TO ME 🥰

[@loucostabile]

Hi PATRICK, 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

[@wakelon72]

That is one gorgeous piece of metal! Enjoyed watching!

[@loucostabile]

Hi wakelon72, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@somersetdc]

Great car, great styling, love the taillights. The color is beautiful...pale yellow really shows well on this lovely automobile.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jesse, Happy to share this "lovely automobile" with you :-) Lou

[@seed_drill7135]

I used to know a man with an Edsel dealership sign in his front yard. His widow sold it after he passed away, though. At one point he had as many as 36 Edsels.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Seed_drill, Thank you for sharing your Edsel experience and adding to the story, Lou

[@fredanddebramacdonald2445]

My wife’s uncle had about five Edsels including one of these. It was a barn find in fantastic condition, and he found it about 20 miles from his house. His name was Bernard Gentz, and he was once President of the Edsel Club. Bernie past away a few years ago, and I have no idea of what happened to his 60 Edsel, or any of his cars. At the time he owned his 60 he said there were 76 made and 53 known to exist.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Thank you for viewing and sharing the story regarding Bernard Gentz cars. Lou

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Good video. "Unbelievable" I built a plastic model of a 1960 Edsel in 1960.....gone now. My dad had a 1960 Ford as a company car and both the Ford and Edsel had new lower and smoother profiles than the 59 models. The view over the hood was completely different from the 59 version. They were very in tune with "jet age" or "rocket age" styling. The fins were shrinking and became horizontal in 60 (like the Chevy, but less pronounced). The 1960 Edsel tail lights are unique but do look "tacked on" and not as integrated as the Ford. Also interesting that the fins on the Edsel are less horizontal and a bit smaller that the Ford. The 1961 Ford saw the fins shrink even more and in 1962 fins were gone completely. The 1960 Edsel grill was definitely copied from the 1959 Pontiac and gone was the push button transmission control. Thanks to the owner for putting the top down and taking you for a spin. The 1960 Edsel Villager nine passenger station wagon is even more rare than the convertible. The wagon's fins are the same as the Ford (horizontal) and the vertical taillight housings are chrome plated. If you get to an Edsel convention please make an "unbelievable" video of an Edsel Villager. Thanks for adding to the wonderful world of KZbin automotive history.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rizzle razzleuno, Glad you enjoy this video and rare car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

[@swabby429]

A blue 1960 four door Edsel sedan was always parked on the street my grandmother lived on in the 1960s. However, I didn't realize that it was an Edsel. I thought it was some sort of customized Ford Fairlane or Galaxie. The car didn't arouse my curiosity much because the owner never washed it or otherwise took care of it. Only after the car was no longer parked on that street did I find out that it was an Edsel. If only I would have been more curious, I would have bought it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Johnson, Thank you for viewing, and sharing your memories of the 1960 4 Door Edsel in your neighborhood :-) Lou

[@dougn2350]

J Johnson: Are you from O'Fallon Illinois? I remember a blue sedan that I always thought was a Ford but later learned it was a 60 Edsel. It had the fender ornaments. I grew up in O'Fallon Illinois in the 60s.

[@swabby429]

I'm in Norfolk, Nebraska.

[@fabiohaeser8742]

'Best in Show' is your show, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate that Fabio :-) Lou

[@5inthehole]

....and thank you for taking time to show us all this sweetheart.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Brady Dog, and it's my pleasure. Glad you're along for the ride.

[@bohemialite6371]

what a treat you I'm glad you went to video that car and interview him that I didn't know it existed the AC on that vehicle another playground of a car thank you thank you thank you

[@loucostabile]

It was so much fun hanging out with Buz and discussing his car. I'm delighted you're delighted. Lou

[@bohemialite6371]

Gosh sometimes I think we're on a planet of our own with these beautiful cars we probably are

[@Philinspaces]

The front end reminds me of a Galaxy and the rear fins and lines remind me of a Comet. Those taillights are unique.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philinspaces, Happy to read the details you see on 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

[@donalddonald8706]

I heard of these cars but never seen one. Wow . Thanks for showing it , this car is beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, My pleasure sharing this car with you. 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, Lo

[@donalddonald8706]

@@loucostabile Of all the cars on you ever showed this Edsel ranger is my favorite car. So very rare they are never seen anywhere.

[@auaiao9]

Wow, I love that a/c unit. What a great car.

[@loucostabile]

Good observation. Thanks for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@RTS222]

They lost the horse collar grille in the final year, making the front look more like a Ford. But Edsel always had unusual looking tail lights and this was no exception. A shame that the car bearing Henry's son's name died early just like him.

[@loucostabile]

That is a shame...Lou

[@neildickson5394]

Built in Edsel's hometown, Louisville, KY. Owning 3 out of only 76 is a devoted fan. Nice color combo. Some have been built to duplicate what the proposed 60 might have been with a strong vertical center bumper, and I think some fake one's built from the 60 Ford, which is nearly identical.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Neil Dickson, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@racer67]

A true down to earth "GEM" very beutiful! Usually its either the front of a car looks great n the rear doesnt or the rear looks great but the front could of been better designed but this car is a case where both front n rear look absolutely georgous!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Winter Soldier, Glad you enjoyed the whole car :-) Thank you for commenting, Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

The 292 was greatly detuned by 1960. It was a shadow of the engine it was in 1955-1957. I had a 292 in a Mercury and it had barely enough power to get out of its own stink. I suppose Ford detuned the Y-Block engines to make the FE 352 seem more of an upgrade that it would have been if they kept the 312 at 245hp. It went from 212hp in 1957 to 180hp by 1960. That did not seem like much of a difference until you drive them to compare.

[@loucostabile]

Hi humbuckerpickups, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Lou

[@5inthehole]

Thank the good Lord we have care takers of cars like these. Without people like Buzz, future generation would never known or seen cars like these. Where in the world do you find replacement parts for this buttercup?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brady Dog, Amen ! Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@Ctrl-XYZ]

Props to Lou for asking to see the backup lights. So bummed they didn't come on!

[@loucostabile]

Soooo close.....

[@Ctrl-XYZ]

Those must be the biggest backup lights ever put on a car. They look like Little Orphan Annie’s eyes.

[@zachwheeler9846]

Gorgeous car, my favorite part of it are the taillights. Love the color. Great video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zach, Happy to read you enjoy this "Gorgeous car" :-) Lou

[@fredkelbert1913]

Fascinating car, with a nice colour combination, and nicely restored. Doesn’t appear to have power brakes however, and that is unfortunate. Can you imagine how tiring constant braking would be on your foot? That particular feature would be more important to me than the A/C. After all, with a convertible, if you put the top down, you’ll have all the cool air conditioning that you could possibly need! By the way Lou, my hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba is home to several classic cars, and they’re often displayed at a variety of show and shines. How about paying us a visit?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred Kelbert, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I'd love to see my Friends up North to video some cars. If there is a car show or Individual that is interested in Sponsoring me to come up that would be great. Let me know, Lou

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Nice looking Edsel. I've only seen 1 60 in person. Try finding a 61 Desoto Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I'll keep a look out for the 61 Desoto, Lou

[@scottvermillion3993]

Love this Edsel! Thanks for the story, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you love this rare Edsel. My pleasure to share with you Scott :-)

[@GregBurns-j4v]

Funny how this 3rd year model looks more like a Pontiac than an Edsel. Someone in the club actually restored his hardtop to look like Ford's prototype, which had a huge, single bumper guard in the center, and looked great! 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Greg, 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

[@mikewasfaret9563]

Ford Y blocks are one of the smoothest running engines.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@johndunbar7504]

Lou - your `divine intervention' wise crack really cracked me up.

[@loucostabile]

Hi john dunbar, Glad to read you're having fun with the videos too :-) Lou

[@thewilscott]

Reminds me of my friends mothers 1960 Ford Galaxie, car is in great shape, great find, thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Will Scott, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your Friends Mothers car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johnhiram1207]

Wow yes amazing! Luv it with top down and side view. Just stunning. Not sure how I feel about the tail lights, lol.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Interesting combination of rarity, condition, and uniqueness, just amazing to see this car. Glad I could share with you. Thanks for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment, Lou

[@scotpens]

The odd-looking taillights were a separate sheet-metal insert to make the '60 Edsel look different from the Ford Galaxie of that year. Otherwise the two cars look basically the same.

[@Retroscoop]

The only thing that was missing is some Beach Boys music on the radio, and a more sixties looking environment than the FedEx truck parking... Otherwise, look at all those astonishing details of the design ! What a beautiful car, plus an autograph of one of the original designers of this car, sacked by Robert McNamara... Quite a piece of Americana there, plus you can put gas in the "S" of it ! If I understood another program here on KZbin correctly, Edsel was not meant to be between Ford and Mercury, but between Mercury and Lincoln, so even better. That program explains very well the complete marketing disaster Edsel became, including the poor reliability because some Ford workers sabotaged the car named after Ford's detested son, and a price tag that was too high at the time. What happened to the world, we used to have lilac and mint green and baby blue cars, now, in a time we have better and better colour TV's, cars seem to be all black, white or grey....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Benoit Vanhees, Reason for no Beach Boys is KZbin would share my video is in "copy write" violations because I have music on the Channel I'm not the owner of (really). Good news! High praise for this car & the rest of the video :-) 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

[@Mr05241948]

Wow ,beautiful. I've never seen one of these anywhere.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William Jeffrey, Happy to share this rare treat with you. 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

[@frankburns8871]

Cool car in its own way, but it's the first one you've highlighted that hasn't immediately jumped to the top of my "yup, must have that" list.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, Happy to read you appreciate this car in it's own way, and hope the next one jumps to the top of your must have list :-) Lou

[@richardrice8076]

Everybody wants an Edsel the '59 is one of the prettiest cars of the '50's. And if you had a '60 Edsel how many other people at your local cruise night would have one?

[@jamescapra5081]

Thanks. This 1960 Edsel is a Very Beautiful Car.Mmmmmmmm

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy seeing this rare Ford :-) Lou

[@randybills3848]

never seen one of these before just found your channel awhile back so i have a lot of catching up to do and a lot of cars to see im really enjoying makes these cold indiana winter days pass a little quicker retired now so i have lots of time thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy, Welcome to the Channel! 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]

Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)

[@dougfries7759]

Uts amazing he drives it and with the top down. If I had it I'd drive it too👍 Awsome car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, 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

[@josephsolis3018]

Too bad this style didn't come out in 1958; would have been a success. What a major transformation from the horse-collar 58 front end!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chaleco Salvavides, Agreed, looks like a completely different car then the 1950's Edsel's. Lou

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

Really? A '60 Edsel when production ended in '59?

[@popcultureaddict733]

Yes. Model year 1960 started in fall of '59. Edsel production ended for good on November 19, 1959, and the 1960 models were scarce even then, with just 2,846 Edsels rolling out of Ford's Louisville plant, including a mere 76 Ranger convertibles, the rarest of all Edsels and, ironically, perhaps the most elegant looking of them all. www.hemmings.com/magazine/hcc/2014/07/Saving-the-Best-for-Last---1960-Edsel-Ranger/3739361.html

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Chaleco Salvaides, The styling on the 1958 Edsel was ahead of its time. There were problems within the corporation regarding the Edsel; but current events did not help the Edsel. Russia's Sputnik satellite was launched at about the same time as the first models were being shown. This caused the DOW to decline, which, in turn, precipitated an economic recession. The elite car manufacturer, Packard had been forced to merge with Studebaker (1956/1957). Both made good cars but they could not compete against GM, Ford Motors, AMC (Rambler, Nash Hudson, Kelvinator merger) and Chrysler Corporation. AMC was in direct competition with the lower-end Fords and Chevys. Chrysler (Plymouth, Dodge, Chrysler) had merged with DeSoto and discontinued the DeSoto line

[@edwardallan197]

Thanks Lou. You find fascinating cars......

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure sharing with you Edward :-) You're welcome.

[@billbright1755]

America has entered the space age,, this car is proof of that. Why do you build me up Buttercup, just to let me down, and mess me around?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Bright, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@iluvrachellef]

Damn I didn't think of that song,I'm ashamed lol. Well Little Yellow Buttercup apparently hasn't let anyone down in 60 years 😀

[@dwendt44]

General lines are VERY similar to the 1960 Fords. Tail lights and chrome do-dads in front are main difference.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@johnathanstevens8436]

Beautiful car .. looks like by that time they were using more traditional shifter and speedometer.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@deormanrobey892]

So much better looking than the original model.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you like the looks of this one :-)

[@kencarnley7101]

Beautiful Car. The rarest of the Rare.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ken, Happy to read you enjoy the look of this car, and glad you appreciate the rarity of seeing this one, Lou

[@matthrivnak6572]

Dramatic change in front grill,. Liked the horse collar grill better, but it's a very cool car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt, Happy to read you enjoy this "very cool car!" :-) Lou

[@gerardcousineau3200]

My dad at the 58 Edsel new brand new it was black and red ! It was the top of the line Edsel with full chrome ! It was another era it was very fast for a big car. I think it was the first year the Park had the lock pin !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerard cousineau, Thank you for viewing, and sharing details on your Dads car too, Lou

[@gerardcousineau3200]

Strangely fast ! :)

[@iluvrachellef]

I think it would look longer and a bit better if the rear end was lowered. Hmmm he said there's a couple here in Phx. I'll be looking out for them,I could probably catch one at the Saturday get togethers in Scottsdale.

[@loucostabile]

Hope you spot one rolling around your town soon :-)

[@garywood9525]

Nice car. I was shocked to see these 1960's in a magazine back around 1983 which had such a large back-up light . The Tbird had the Tri-Lights that year but only the inboard tail light had a small center portion of the lens with the White/Clear back -up indicators. I would have made both rear lights red but had a small Silver dollar size back -up light at the mid point. The rear brake lights are to reduce crashes when a driver sees that your stopping or slowing down , so why would you want 50% of the rear lights being for backing up when about 98% of my driving was going forward . Since Reverse lights were an Option still up to around the 1968 Mustang on FORD's , it's too bad that the EDSEL didn't come with a pop-on Highway Lens for night driving where you flip a switch to put a second Bulb into the Brake Light circuit for all four rear lights to come on , this while the reverse bulb is dormant . In my area it is illegal to back up on a major Highway which mean that the huge back light only gets used when I'm going really slow even when it light up the area at night. Gee, that Red 64 Wildcat looks familiar .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, So glad to share this video with you, and thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@barrysnider635]

you can really see 60 ford rear end 0n this Edsel ,what a color suits it perfect and your right you probably never see another one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Barry Snider, I was really looking forward to seeing this car since I had heard about the cars condition and rarity, and I'm so pleased Buz allowed me to share it one the Channel. Thank you for commenting and glad you enjoyed watching, Lou

[@barrysnider635]

A sweet heart....no question,also I was brought home from the hospital in my Dads 60 edsel so really my first car ride was in a Edsel!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Barry Snider, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for commenting, Lou

[@agostinodibella9939]

At the rear you can see they took the 1960 Ford and put those different tail lights in it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Agostino DiBella, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rclamb04]

Beautiful the back resembles a starliner or thunderbird

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert Lamb, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@r.crompton2286]

Very unusual tail-lights. 5:25 the clock actually works!

[@loucostabile]

Hi R Crompton, Check out the Hurst Olds Pace Car I just uploaded the videoed to share. When I was in the car I thought of you and mention, "and look, the clock works" :-) Enjoy, Lou

[@jefffranz2869]

Have a look at the 1960 Comet tail lights. They are very similar except at an angle. I was told they were the same, but the Comet's look thinner.

[@dehoedisc7247]

R. Crompton Yes, a functioning 12 volt clock is certainly a remarkable sight to behold, especially after so many years. I remember my dad installing a replacement clock in our old Rambler about 1960, and he chose a WW2 "8 day clock" (wound by hand) surplus from a B-29 bomber aircraft. That old Air Force clock never skipped a beat (as long as we wound it regularly)