RARE 1960 Edsel Ranger Convertible in Yellow Paint & Start Up & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

This car belongs in a museum. It is so rare. Beautiful condition. Thanks for posting Lou! Be blessed always....

Great video and great car choice. Back in the day I was maybe 12 years old a neighbor had just bought a brand new Ford. I remember it being something of a big deal because of the radical change from 1959. My father among 3 or 4 other neighbors where talking up a storm with the owner, going over the entire car detail by detail. That moment stuck with me for the following years. Then one day (I was maybe 15 years old and of course cars were an important topic) we came across a 1960 Edsel (I think it was a 4 door sedan but I'm no longer sure). It was parked at a large mall and we spotted a 1960 Ford from the front but that grill was way off mark ! On closer inspection it was at the back that we saw Edsel and those very different tail lights. Wow, we didn't know Edsel had a 1960 model. I remember seeing a 58 or 59 Edsel once (Canada) but that's it and now, Wow, a 1960 Edsel !

Even detailed hubcaps !! Now it's just one of twenty five that we'll ever see driving around !! Thanks for showing us another classic Lou !!! 👍👍

Lou, out of all the car videos you’ve made, I think this is the most excite about a car I’ve seen you in. It sure is unique and very rare. Just look at the styling on the mirrors and hubcaps. I seen one once in the Northest and spent some time looking her over. Thx Lou!

Great presentation, Lou! That is one of the rarest classics out there. As the owner said, only 76 convertibles were made in Edsel's super short production run for that last year. Of those, only 25 are known to still exist. Rare! Thanks, Lou!

Out of the three body styles for the Edsel this is by far the nicest. That horse collar front end I think was a bad idea. If they had come out with this design first maybe the car would have stayed around a lot longer. This is a beautiful car and I'm a Chev man!

Beautiful car! The Edsel Story is a sad one. I love these 1960 Edsels. One of my favorite cars of all time. So similar to the 1960 Ford, but yet just distinctive enough to stand on its own. It looks beautiful in covertible form. Love it! So beautiful. GREAt Car. One of the best. So sad that it didn't make it.

I'm 73 yrs old and I've never heard of this car before.This Edsel Ranger is one beautiful car.Educational video for sure!

Only once or twice did I see one of these in person. I can't help imagining what it would be like had it stayed alive!

Buttercup is an awesome car it has the best of both worlds with a drop top in the air conditioner which in itself is a work of art just looking at it and I've noticed with these both on units this very little confusion under the hood it's still nice and simple under there with two hoses going into the unit and all the work is done inside the machine itself oh, and also if I remember those filters inside are changeable so you always have fresh air. Another wonderful video Lou, please keep making more !

Just discovered this video today even though it's from 5 years ago. I was surprised because you look the same as in your new videos which isn't easy since you're outside a lot. Anyway Buzz has an incredible '60 Edsel. I'm glad the circumstances for him to get it all came together at the right time, including the money, of course. The reason so few '60 Edsel's were sold for the '60 model year is that Ford shut it down in November 1959; barely into the '60 model year for any new cars, period. Frankly it's a wonder the '60 was produced at all. The '59 model itself was more Ford-like, and the '60 even more so. Still they did quite a bit to distinguish it from the '60 Galaxie inside and out, and you can tell it's more 'upmarket' which wasn't easy because the Galaxie was quite nice, indeed. The time, care and photography techniques you use are among the best here. I (as the viewer) feel like I'm there too for the whole fun experience. All your videos are well paced, and everything gets covered with no short-changing. So the Edsel made it into the '60 model year, but it was really a technicality. I think the Edsel could have been a success had it been the car we would later know to be the Mercury Comet, and not just another version of an existing line of cars. The '58 & '59 Edsel's were unnecessary. Ford & Mercury had everything covered. It was Ford's ego in wanting to match GM division for division. A car looking for a market. The Comet and Falcon had a market looking for them; not to mention Mustang several years later.

Lou - you always do a great job shooting closeups, getting all the details, and pulling good trivia from the car owners. _Get some gas in your S_ Ha!

This Is the Edsel to collect. The '60 model year stopped production in November, 1960, and the convertible is hen's teeth rare. This car is one you want to keep showroom new.

Lou, I've watched a lot of your videos and I have to admit that I really appreciate your love for cars and the careful way that you express that. Thank you for what you do. God Bless my friend.

Those wheel covers are spectacular!

The 1960 Edsel Ranger Convertible is a top quality unique car. Even the 4 Matic transmission name was later stolen by Mercedes Benz to name brand one of its 21st century SUV'S. Authors of marketing textbooks should be ashamed of labeling Edsel brand a fiasco. Edsel produced some of the modern and best classic cars ever made. Thanks for your valuable videos.

Not only a fabulous car but also the weather looks nice.we are in the thick of winter here in blitey.your videos are like a ray of sunshine lou.

What a beauty, those rear lights are something else.

Your legacy is intact. I never knew these existed. This was a definite improvement over previous years. I thought the 60 models were more of the same. This was really a surprise. About the boot, the boot on my Falcon was tight also. I noticed that temperature had a big affect on them. It was easier to snap when it was sitting in a warm sun than on a cooler 70ish summer day. I think they made them tight by design so they wouldn't flap in the wind. This car could stand an improvement in the design of the tail lights and maybe the Edsel would have survived a longer run.

The best looking Edsel of the three model years. Thanks for posting.

I worked on one of these in high school shop. Theirs wasn’t a convertible and I believe it was the high end or mid range class Edsel. You could tell it was a nightmare from day one with the current technology of the day.. the push button shifter was neat but was always plagued with problems. Relays and failures (even intermittent) and chattering plus the shifting having to go from reverse to neutral then park and the park being weak needing the parking brakes help. If I recall the push buttons were in a circle on the steering wheel on the one we worked on. I can’t remember seeing this again This is a beautiful car though a lucky man.I myself love the Chrysler 300 s of the day and of course the Continental. It’s a shame our country slowly eliminating competition. Competition made for good pay for the workers and a great variety of cars . The golden age of design in the automotive era in my opinion. I would think these would be destined to go up in value in the coming years. Thank you for sharing. Love your channel.

I did not know until I watched this video how the spinners were positioned on top of the hubcap. Very unusual car! Gorgeous.

Yet another car I had not heard of, or seen. So nice. Too bad they didn't keep Edsel around. Imagine all of the great cars like this that they might have made.

That is a really cool car it's very interesting the way the back end looks. And knowing what the 1960 Ford back end was like you can see the filler along the back where they put up a plaque going across the entire back where the taillights would be on the Ford and then they put those rocketship lithose rocketship lights on in place which are so radical. Is a great video

Wow. If Edsel had started without that darn name and that grille it might have been a lot more popular. That 60 is a beautiful car.

This is a fantasticly rare & so beautiful piece of automotive history.

I had a friend that owned a 58 Citation and he invited me to an Edsel Club meeting. I saw a beautiful 60 Ranger convertible in a gorgeous shade of turquoise. The owner took my photo in the drivers seat. I'll never forget that!

I thought all Edsel's had the "horsecollar" grill. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks, Lou.

Wow, I love the taillights and fins!

I too am lucky to have seen one of these rare Edsels in person. I know the family who owns it and they bought it new. It still in original condition and last I knew as of a few years ago, the family was still driving it during the summer monthsr. Even tho I am a luxury car nut, I do also like the more odd or unusual cars too.

A nice video of a very rare and interesting automobile. As we all know, the car is essentially a 1960 Ford Sunliner. In Edsel speak the two speed Ford automatic was promoted as MILE-O-Matic. If you look at your video notice on the base of the radio it says F-O-R-D which was apparently the case in all 1960 edsels

'Best in Show' is your show, Lou!

Could well be the finest example of the finest Edsel. Good work.

Great car, great styling, love the taillights. The color is beautiful...pale yellow really shows well on this lovely automobile.

Thanks for this! I'd never even heard there was a better looking Edsel. Love old Fords.

In the late 1970s in south florida while in a junk yard I saw a perfect black white conv top 1960 edsel looked like perfect condition. Didn't have time to ask about it or get back there but I was very surprised to see it and have never seen another

Even though the Edsel was a seperate brand in 1960 it shared the body and chassis with the Ford Galaxie.

Thanks for sharing Lou. Good to see an Edsel. Never saw many Edsel’s on the road even when they were new.

Divine intervention indeed Lou!👏👼

WOW, that is one amazingly rare and beautiful car. Ever only seen a '60 Hard Top before. Thank you for showing us this '60 Convertible and all the other great cars you document Lou!

The front end looks much better than the previous Edsels.

If the Edsel came out with this grille/front end in the first year it might have been a success.

WOWIE what a beautiful car and a very personable owner. My all time favorite Edsel would be the Bermuda Station Wagon. Great VID Lou!

Stunning super rare 1960 Edsel, have always loved these off the wall cars. Have only seen one back in Ohio in the 1980`s, it was a red car. Had a chance to buy a one owner(former Edsel dealer owner) 60 Ranger 4 door about 6 or 7 years ago for $5500.00, i believe the car ended up down under in Australia.

The front end reminds me of a Galaxy and the rear fins and lines remind me of a Comet. Those taillights are unique.

Hey Lou. Awesome looking car! I've seen 1958 and 1959 Edsels, but I've never seen a 1960 Edsel.

Uts amazing he drives it and with the top down. If I had it I'd drive it too👍 Awsome car!

Lou that is an awesome find I've never seen one before and I am in love

I have been a follower for a while and I just seen this beauty, thanks Lou!!

Lou, another great post. Like 61 DeSoto, last EDSEL was to me the best looking of all. Strange how EDSEL and DESOTO both introduced new models, only to kill them within months of introduction. Go figure 🤔.

WOW, beautiful Edsel, and a really great Interview Lou! The 1960 Edsel was indeed a super RARE car! btw, you probably have to adjust the Neutral Safety Switch, or just replace it for the Back up lights to come on! Very Simple.... common problem with Ford.....

That is one gorgeous piece of metal! Enjoyed watching!

Funny how this 3rd year model looks more like a Pontiac than an Edsel. Someone in the club actually restored his hardtop to look like Ford's prototype, which had a huge, single bumper guard in the center, and looked great! 👍

Love this Edsel! Thanks for the story, Lou!

....and thank you for taking time to show us all this sweetheart.

I think this car was built in Louisville Kentucky. I work across the street from the Louisville Assembly Plant. The Escape/ Lincoln MKC are currently built there.

I heard of these cars but never seen one. Wow . Thanks for showing it , this car is beautiful.

Thanks! Your videos are always great!

Good video. "Unbelievable" I built a plastic model of a 1960 Edsel in 1960.....gone now. My dad had a 1960 Ford as a company car and both the Ford and Edsel had new lower and smoother profiles than the 59 models. The view over the hood was completely different from the 59 version. They were very in tune with "jet age" or "rocket age" styling. The fins were shrinking and became horizontal in 60 (like the Chevy, but less pronounced). The 1960 Edsel tail lights are unique but do look "tacked on" and not as integrated as the Ford. Also interesting that the fins on the Edsel are less horizontal and a bit smaller that the Ford. The 1961 Ford saw the fins shrink even more and in 1962 fins were gone completely. The 1960 Edsel grill was definitely copied from the 1959 Pontiac and gone was the push button transmission control. Thanks to the owner for putting the top down and taking you for a spin. The 1960 Edsel Villager nine passenger station wagon is even more rare than the convertible. The wagon's fins are the same as the Ford (horizontal) and the vertical taillight housings are chrome plated. If you get to an Edsel convention please make an "unbelievable" video of an Edsel Villager. Thanks for adding to the wonderful world of RU-vid automotive history.

I used to know a man with an Edsel dealership sign in his front yard. His widow sold it after he passed away, though. At one point he had as many as 36 Edsels.

Props to Lou for asking to see the backup lights. So bummed they didn't come on!

Thanks Lou. You find fascinating cars......

A true down to earth "GEM" very beutiful! Usually its either the front of a car looks great n the rear doesnt or the rear looks great but the front could of been better designed but this car is a case where both front n rear look absolutely georgous!

Gorgeous car, my favorite part of it are the taillights. Love the color. Great video.

Wow, I love that a/c unit. What a great car.

never seen one of these before just found your channel awhile back so i have a lot of catching up to do and a lot of cars to see im really enjoying makes these cold indiana winter days pass a little quicker retired now so i have lots of time thanks

Reminds me of my friends mothers 1960 Ford Galaxie, car is in great shape, great find, thanks

what a treat you I'm glad you went to video that car and interview him that I didn't know it existed the AC on that vehicle another playground of a car thank you thank you thank you

Cool car in its own way, but it's the first one you've highlighted that hasn't immediately jumped to the top of my "yup, must have that" list.

Thanks. This 1960 Edsel is a Very Beautiful Car.Mmmmmmmm

Lou - your `divine intervention' wise crack really cracked me up.

Fascinating car, with a nice colour combination, and nicely restored. Doesn’t appear to have power brakes however, and that is unfortunate. Can you imagine how tiring constant braking would be on your foot? That particular feature would be more important to me than the A/C. After all, with a convertible, if you put the top down, you’ll have all the cool air conditioning that you could possibly need! By the way Lou, my hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba is home to several classic cars, and they’re often displayed at a variety of show and shines. How about paying us a visit?

Prettiest Edsel ever made. The rear fender stamping should be displayed in the Museum of Modern Art.

Thank the good Lord we have care takers of cars like these. Without people like Buzz, future generation would never known or seen cars like these. Where in the world do you find replacement parts for this buttercup?

My wife’s uncle had about five Edsels including one of these. It was a barn find in fantastic condition, and he found it about 20 miles from his house. His name was Bernard Gentz, and he was once President of the Edsel Club. Bernie past away a few years ago, and I have no idea of what happened to his 60 Edsel, or any of his cars. At the time he owned his 60 he said there were 76 made and 53 known to exist.

Amazing Lou !

Buttercup is a beauty.

Just Amazing car & story. Thank you!

LOOKS LIKE A "SUNLINER" TO ME 🥰

Beautiful Car. The rarest of the Rare.

Wow ,beautiful. I've never seen one of these anywhere.

A blue 1960 four door Edsel sedan was always parked on the street my grandmother lived on in the 1960s. However, I didn't realize that it was an Edsel. I thought it was some sort of customized Ford Fairlane or Galaxie. The car didn't arouse my curiosity much because the owner never washed it or otherwise took care of it. Only after the car was no longer parked on that street did I find out that it was an Edsel. If only I would have been more curious, I would have bought it.

Wow yes amazing! Luv it with top down and side view. Just stunning. Not sure how I feel about the tail lights, lol.

That's an Edsel?!? Wow; doesn't look like one. I guess this is Ford's last-ditch effort to save the Edsel and abandon the horse collar look. Beautiful car.

Dramatic change in front grill,. Liked the horse collar grill better, but it's a very cool car!

Yellow done right! Very nice guy and ride. Buttercup ride by, yeah baby!

Ford Y blocks are one of the smoothest running engines.

Cool, rare car! Thanks Lou. :)

...but your content and the cars are OUTSTANDING !!!

What a fine automobile! That’s about as rare as I’ve seen. Doubt even Jay Leno has one.

Work of art

That's a beautiful car, The 1960 models sure look different from the 58 and 59s, Maybe if Ford had come out with this model sooner, it may have saved the Edsel.

Beautiful restoration!

Beautiful car. I love the edsel.

So much better looking than the original model.

Built in Edsel's hometown, Louisville, KY. Owning 3 out of only 76 is a devoted fan. Nice color combo. Some have been built to duplicate what the proposed 60 might have been with a strong vertical center bumper, and I think some fake one's built from the 60 Ford, which is nearly identical.

It was a nice looking car. If they'd have introduced this body style, Edsel Division probably would have succeeded.

Beautiful car! :)

Very sharp with the top down.

Thanks Lou.