1958 Edsel Ranger 2 Door Sedan (true barn find) Survivor

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1958 Edsel Ranger 2 Door Sedan (all original barn find survivor)
We pulled this car and a 4 door out of a local farmers barn last month. We’ve been cleaning and going over this car so that we can describe the good and bad we found.
The 58 Ranger 2 Door Sedan was driven to our town of Jerome Idaho in 1969 by the new priest taking a position here from Oregon (Car still has the original 1969 Oregon license plate). The priest didn’t need a car and sold it to a parishioner (the farmer and his wife). They stored the car in their barn in 1969 and it has been there ever since. The farmer has passed away and his wife decided to sell the cars. We were able to buy the cars and get them moved a couple of weeks ago.We hope this explains the provenance of a survivor worth saving..
All original survivor (except new tires and a old Holley carburetor)As Is (we have not preformed any mechanical other than cleaning the plugs and gas in the a carb we put on to make sure engine runs) (the original carburetor is missing and I bolted on a old Holley carb to see if engine would run, it fired up and ran)
The body and trim is in exceptional condition.
E400 engine 4 barrel (engine runs ..cleaned the plugs, poured gas in the carb and it fired up and ran)Options included:Automatic transmission with teletouch steering wheel selectorPower SteeringPower BrakesBackup lightsBumper guardsRocker guard trimWipers/washer reservoirPadded visorsHood lightTrunk lightGlovebox lightRadioCigarette lighterCourtesy switchBlower SwitchCompassClockFuel GaugeDial Defroster Air Color barDash lights: hot engine, low fuel, door open, generator, oil pressure, brakeBumper jack
Body is super straight and solidExcellent rockers, pillars, drip railsTrim is excellentHeadlights workSmall amount of surface rustGlass good, except passenger window (2 B.B. gun hits will need replaced but intact)Bumpers very goodInterior door panels are good and save-able.Original rubber flooring and trunk mats were stiff and cracked. (Did not save) I included the non original rubber mats someone made for the trunk areaOriginal seat covers are dry rotted (I started cleaning them and they ripped) (missing seat cover for rear bottom of seat, seat frames are all included)No keysTrunk latch is disconnectedOriginal paint (drivers door and hood paint are deteriorated)I USED A NICKEL as reference sizeBack floor pans need replaced (see pictures)Very small amount of rust in trunk (a) Bottom of tire well 1/2” in diameter (b) small area inside trunk on drivers side (see pictures) (c) small area inner rear fender well . NOT exterior fender. ( see picture with nickel for reference)This car had mice from being stored in a barn for 49 years. Headliner will also need replaced.
We have washed, vacuumed and semi polished the trim and windows. Lots of potential here.
Being sold as is.
I reserve the right to end this auction any time before reserve is met.
Reserve will be low and covering my expenses so that someone gets a great car.
Please call if you have any questions. There are times I’m away from my computer but will answer any emails as soon as I’m in a area that has service. If I do not respond please try me again because I want everyone to get the information they need.
Let me know if you need pictures of anything specific. Thanks and please buy this great survivor.208-219-3320
Zip code is 83338 in case you need to check on shipping. Shipping and shipping expenses are the buyers responsibility. I will help in anyway I can and will be available for loading at my property.
I have interior pictures and engine bay pictures, please send me a email or text me you email 208-219-3320 and I can send you those. Unfortunately I filled my allotted pics up and posted before I edited.