1959 Edsel Villager
Started on March 31, 2010, 1:59 p.m.
Tim had been looking for a big American wagon for some time before finding this beautiful example in California. A few phone calls and a harrowing road trip later, the car now resides with our publisher in sunny Florida. We don’t plan on any major changes, but our Edsel will see some small updates to make it a more liveable and useful vehicle.
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Latest Project Updates
Dec 21, 2011
Edsel Villager Gets Gaskets
Finding and fighting the persistent exhaust leak on the Edsel Villager
Jul 27, 2011
It's All About the Edsel
Making some minor updates on our 1959 Edsel Villager.
Jun 30, 2011
Everybody Loves a Road Trip
Our Edsel wagon attempts the great American road trip, is unable to ford the proverbial river.
Nov 16, 2010
Edsel Evolution
Our 1959 Edsel is back in action.
Jun 8, 2010
Edsel Springs a Leak
After our Edsel’s engine started leaking oil, we decided to replace it with a 390-cubic-inch mill from the junkyard.
Mar 31, 2010
Edsel Enhancements
We begin to turn the mighty Edsel into the workhorse it was intended to be.
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1959 Edsel Villager Specs
- Body type:
- Wagon
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Displacement:
- 5430cc
- Stock horsepower:
- 225 bhp @ 4000 rpm
- Torque:
- 325 lb.-ft @ 2200 rpm
- Engine configuration:
- V-8
- Transmission:
- 3-speed automatic
- Drivetrain configuration:
- Rear-wheel drive
- Brakes:
- drum/drum
- Body width:
- None in.
- Curb weight:
- None lbs.
- Wheelbase:
- None in.
