1958 Edsel Ranger Two-Door Hardtop Sedan
THF116738 / 1958 Edsel Ranger Two-Door Hardtop Sedan
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Artifact Overview
For 1958, Ford Motor Company introduced a new mid-priced brand to better compete with General Motors and Chrysler. Edsel came in four separate series. The base-level Ranger featured a Ford-inspired body with minimal trim. The two-door hardtop sedan started at $2,484. Edsel was not a success. Ford discontinued the brand during the 1960 model year.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1957-1958
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.110207.753
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
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