Rare 1960 Edsel Villager Wagons: A Collector's Gem

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1960 Edsel Villager Wagons

Edsel wagons are not as desirable as other body styles, but these two 1960 Edsel Villager Wagons are so rare as to be an exception. With less than 300 built, they are hot in Edsel circles, and probably undervalued.

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1960 Edsel Villager Wagon.  See more pictures of 1960s cars.

They shared basic styling and mechanicals with the 1960 Ranger models (and 1960 Fords), so comments about them also apply here.

Pluses of the 1960 Edsel Villager Wagons:

• Rarity
• Interesting styling (a Ford that took pep pills?)
• Strong appreciation

Minuses of the 1960 Edsel Villager Wagons:

• Little real distinction
• Certain parts in short supply

Production of the 1960 Edsel Villager Wagons:

• 6-passenger: 216
• 9-passenger: 59

Specifications of the 1960 Edsel Villager Wagons:
Wheelbase, inches: 120.0
Length, inches: 214.8
Weight, pounds: 4,029-4,046
Price, new: $2,989-$3,072 (U.S.)

Engines for the 1960 Edsel Villager Wagons:

TypeSize
Horsepower
Years
ohv I-6
223 cid
145
1960
ohv V-8
292 cid
185
1960
ohv V-8352 cid
300
1960

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