She is for sale here in DAllas for $1895, I am trying to talk the owner down to $1000

Yeah, I'd ask the owner to drop the price if the thing has flats.

Been talking to the owner of the car now for eight months. I do know that it is going to cost me about $5,000.00 to $7000.00 initially to get her up and running, and then about 65K to bring her up to date with a 800hp/600ft lb torque engine with a 5 speed tranny, power steering, power brake, all wheel disc brakes, safety glass all around, possible airbags, hidden seat belts, etc, re-enforced rear for towing another classic (a 30ft Airstream)

That's quite the bill of expenses there... Best of luck! Also, that's a huge engine. If I could put that on a grocery cart, I could go so unbelievably fast.

Well if I am going to be getting an Airstream camper to go with the Edsel, I am going to be needing some serious HP and torque

Heh, still. I might have to borrow that engine and do what I mentioned previously. I might want to wear a helmet if I do that...

lol

*flinch* Almost two grand for a low-trim, non-running Edsel Ranger (basically a Fairlane with different sheetmetal) four-door? He's asking way, way too much, hon. Drive him down to no more than $1200, and you'll have a decent deal. These cars are uncommon, yes... but they're still not particularly desirable to collectors. Don't let him fool you! If it were the top-level Citation or Corsair, that would be different story.

While the Edsel was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company, the cars are known as Edsels, not Ford Edsels. This is a bit like calling a Zephyr a Ford Lincoln Zephyr.

Been talking to the owner of the car now for eight months. I do know that it is going to cost me about $5,000.00 to $7000.00 initially to get her up and running, and then about 65K to bring her up to date with a 800hp/600ft lb torque engine with a 5 speed tranny, power steering, power brake, all wheel disc brakes, safety glass all around, possible airbags, hidden seat belts, etc, re-enforced rear for towing another classic (a 30ft Airstream)

wow.........modern cars suck so much
love this

Back then, cars had what todays cars can only dream about, class, looks, personality, the ability to be identified what make, model and year they are day or night just by their headlights and taillights

For a car like this, YES, YES, and HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just noticed there is some rust on the drivers side door.

Yep, but that is the only spot of rust on teh exterior of the car, underneath may be another story. But looking at the car over all, I would venture to say that there is little rust on the car

True, but if there are body shops around where you live then they can get rid of the rust if it isn't too bad. I hope and think so...

I will be posting more pics of the Ghost this weekend, I took about 15 of teh car

I wish you every success!

Where in the DFW area?
I need to go there for my sister-in-laws wedding soon... would love to see it in person.

>^..^<

The car is in HAltom city at a dealership called Rucker Automotive

Sweet, I might actually be able to get by there.

(they live in bedford and are getting married somewhere in fort worth.

>^..^<

Drive down 26 until it becomes Belknap. You can't miss the place

Oh man I love that car!!!! Bitch is, I could afford it I just dont have a place to keep it.

Right now, she doesn't run. She needs a new fuel tank, and a complete overhaul from the egine, to the drive train, to to suspension, etc

Ah so a lot more the the list price huh? lol I knew there had to be a catch XP

Any way you look at it, it is a steal. It is extremely hard nowadays to find a 50yo car in this shape, they are usually in far worse condition than this.

That is true, it would be more easy for me to shop for a car like this as I like them to be a little rusty and "beater" looking lol

And think about what I am planning on doing to the car when I get it. I want to put a high HP/torque engine with a 5 speed tranny, power steering, power brakes, safety glass all around, hidden seat belts, state-of-the-art sound system, beefed up rear suspension w/tow bar and hitch while keeping the car stock from all outside appearances, including the interior. There is a reason for the motor and beefed up rear suspension, I am going to get a 30ft Airstream Trailer (you know, the Silver Bullet http://www.airstream.com/products/2.....ted/index.html). Now that is two classics combined into a package to die for

HAHA! NICE! That is AWESOME! I could see myself camping in that! I mean tents are more fun I think but just how classic the whole thing would be is AMAZING! I would love to travel like that! S T Y L E!

That is the idea, I want a car/camper combo that will make people stop and look. And who knows, if I can make this happen by AC next year there will be something that everyone will be talking about

That would be awesome ^_^ and yes, Im very sure it will turn heads where ever you went lol You MUST post pictures when/if you get it ^^

That is my intention

I have always dreamed of traveling the country with good company ^_^ I want to see all of the "worlds largest" stuff from state to state. It is a lame dream but a dream none the less.

Wow that car needs some work

This'll help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkcm3rh60p0

The Edsel is a serious venture of a purchase, if only because the cars are EXTREMELY rare and poorly-supported in the classics market.
"The Ghost" looks like a beauty, but I would personally invest in a similar Ford model that had a better production run, if only for the ease of acquiring parts.

Besides, it seems like a sin to heavily modify an Edsel... They're such a collectible in original condition - you want to replace the engine with something less conventional?

We were planning on getting an Airstream trailer to with teh car, and was looking at something that had power to spare. Plus anything that we were wanting done to the car was not going to affect it's overall appearance, just made the car even better

Go take a look at the Pontiac Streamline that I posted here. If done right, bringing a classic or antique car up to today's safety standards can increase its value

Fair enough. Good luck! :3

not that bad a condition, for an desil too, the car that almost ruined ford USA,

Did.... did you get it?

Nice Car!