First Coast Gears: Edsel among the highlights at Main St. cruise
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Ford's failed Edsel division has been the butt of jokes for decades but sometimes history has a way of changing perceptions. A case in point: Jim Trice's 1958 Edsel Ranger.
The Orange Park Edsel owner has lovingly restored his Ranger, which he bought about three years ago in Texas. From a styling standpoint, it certainly holds its own. The most unique element of any Edsel was the vertical grille, which you either love or hate (mark me in the love column).
The Edsel brand only lasted three model years (1958-1960) before Ford pulled the plug due to lackluster sales and a poor quality reputation, according to edselclub.org.