If ever there was a star-crossed car brand, Edsel was it. Ford established the division in 1958 to fill a gap in its mid-range lineup, but almost immediately, the country slipped into recession. Despite innovations perpetuated into Ford’s future… more»
Villager
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Magnificently Maintained: 1959 Edsel Villager
Talk about rare! A 1959 Edsel Villager station wagon – when did you last encounter one of these? Besides the rarity factor, it’s also this car’s condition, it’s said to have had three previous owners, is all original, and… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Edselchero?? 1959 Edsel Villager Pickup Conversion
I did a double take when I saw this one listed on eBay. What do you call this? A Villachero? An Edselchero? The seller says right out of the gate, “If you want to turn heads at your local… more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Pinto’s Cousin: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager
Ford joined the subcompact car movement in 1971 with the Pinto, which would go on to sell three million copies in 10 years. I’m betting that Mercury didn’t plan to enter that market until the OPEC oil embargo in… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Last Plated In 1982! 1959 Ford Edsel Villager
The Edsel debuted with a lot of fanfare and hoopla in 1958 as Ford executives were convinced there was a need for a fourth brand in the company’s stable. But it turned out to be the wrong car at… more»
Aug 4, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Yard Art Find! 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
From whence it came, it shall return, or something like that. This 1959 Edsel Villager station wagon is returning to its elemental form in the great outdoors of Morley, Michigan. It appears to have been sitting neglected since 1973,… more»
Aug 17, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1 of 2,318: 1962 Mercury Comet Villager
When Dearborn got into the compact car business in 1960, Ford had the Falcon and Mercury had the Comet. They were basically the same under the skin, but the Comet had less rounded styling than Falcon and even some… more»
Aug 1, 2020 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Survivor Wagon: 1959 Edsel Villager
The seller of this 1959 Edsel Villager says this car speaks for itself and is all original. Assuming that extends to the photos of it, I’d say this Edsel looks like it’s lived a pretty easy life. This wagon… more»
