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Model A Canuck · 03-03-2026, 06:51 PM

In this episode of Old Car Chronicles we wash the outside of my 1959 Edsel Ranger, then take it for a drive up to town for an ice cream and a short story about this car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfn7jsXd7oo

paul2748 · 03-03-2026, 08:08 PM

I hope I never let my car get that dirty that I need a power washer.

mercman from oz · 03-04-2026, 04:40 PM

1959 Edsel Ranger Sedan - Paul

Ford Freak · 03-04-2026, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul2748

I hope I never let my car get that dirty that I need a power washer.

I really doubt that you would!

I can't help but wonder: where was this car stored, & for how long, in order to get that bad? It sure is a neat old FoMoCo ride!

miker98038 · 03-04-2026, 06:37 PM

It’s got a Pacific Lincoln Mercury plate holder on it. I think Dad bought 3-4 Lincoln’s from them. Originally part of the William O McKay Ford dealerships.

The drive photos show crossing WA rt 165. Really out in the country east of Tacoma. Parked under a shed, open 3 sides, it could get that dirt and moldy in year up here. Maybe less down there.

Kind of cool, typical of cars not coddled in WA rural areas. Hopefully a bunch of cats around keep the mice out.

dmsfrr · 03-04-2026, 10:11 PM

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I appreciate living in the desert SW more now.
Except the sun eventually bakes the paint off of everything.

< This red '55 has an enclosed garage.
I drive it 3 or 4 times a month for errands, club events and have to dust it occasionally.
Not sure I've ever had to wash it.

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miker98038 · 03-04-2026, 11:07 PM

What’s surprising is the chrome looks better than I’d expect. Maybe an older restoration no longer properly kept. Who knows.

I’m with you. If I could get things arranged to be here for the holidays (grandkids) and back from Tucson for June-August that would do.

Bleach · 03-05-2026, 10:43 AM

“Yeah, I’d drive that” is what I say when I like a particular car.
It looks a lot like the area I live in over in the Clark County area of Washington. A car left outside will even get dirtier than that Edsel in just one fall or spring season. I’d never use a pressure washer for fear of blasting off the paint in weak spots.

Gene F · 03-05-2026, 05:47 PM

I agree with Bleach. Parking that car over non-paved area will ruin it. They draw dampness on the underside, and RUST ! Cinders are even worse than a bare lawn.

Bleach · 03-06-2026, 11:33 AM

Also blasting water into rusted out areas is a bad idea.

trulyvintage · 03-06-2026, 07:26 PM

Beautiful car !
Thanks for posting.

Jim

Stephenorf · 03-14-2026, 07:58 AM

Nice vid. Thanks for sharing. Nice to see someone driving their non-trailer queen car. I need to get my 1959 Merc on the road.

03-03-2026, 06:51 PM	#1
Model A Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Milton,Ontario,Canada Posts: 327	1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive In this episode of Old Car Chronicles we wash the outside of my 1959 Edsel Ranger, then take it for a drive up to town for an ice cream and a short story about this car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfn7jsXd7oo

03-03-2026, 08:08 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,406	Re: 1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive I hope I never let my car get that dirty that I need a power washer. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

03-04-2026, 04:40 PM	#3
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,568	Re: 1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive 1959 Edsel Ranger Sedan - Paul

03-04-2026, 06:37 PM	#5
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: 1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive It’s got a Pacific Lincoln Mercury plate holder on it. I think Dad bought 3-4 Lincoln’s from them. Originally part of the William O McKay Ford dealerships. The drive photos show crossing WA rt 165. Really out in the country east of Tacoma. Parked under a shed, open 3 sides, it could get that dirt and moldy in year up here. Maybe less down there. Kind of cool, typical of cars not coddled in WA rural areas. Hopefully a bunch of cats around keep the mice out.

03-04-2026, 10:11 PM	#6
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,789	Re: 1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I appreciate living in the desert SW more now. Except the sun eventually bakes the paint off of everything. < This red '55 has an enclosed garage. I drive it 3 or 4 times a month for errands, club events and have to dust it occasionally. Not sure I've ever had to wash it. . Last edited by dmsfrr; 03-14-2026 at 04:24 PM.

03-04-2026, 11:07 PM	#7
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: 1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive What’s surprising is the chrome looks better than I’d expect. Maybe an older restoration no longer properly kept. Who knows. I’m with you. If I could get things arranged to be here for the holidays (grandkids) and back from Tucson for June-August that would do.

03-05-2026, 10:43 AM	#8
Bleach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW WA state. Posts: 582	Re: 1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive “Yeah, I’d drive that” is what I say when I like a particular car. It looks a lot like the area I live in over in the Clark County area of Washington. A car left outside will even get dirtier than that Edsel in just one fall or spring season. I’d never use a pressure washer for fear of blasting off the paint in weak spots. __________________ 1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 292 V8 with Ford-o-Matic

03-05-2026, 05:47 PM	#9
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,689	Re: 1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive I agree with Bleach. Parking that car over non-paved area will ruin it. They draw dampness on the underside, and RUST ! Cinders are even worse than a bare lawn.

03-06-2026, 11:33 AM	#10
Bleach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW WA state. Posts: 582	Re: 1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive Also blasting water into rusted out areas is a bad idea. __________________ 1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 292 V8 with Ford-o-Matic

03-06-2026, 07:26 PM	#11
trulyvintage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Direct Enclosed Transport Since 2006 Posts: 5,078	1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive Beautiful car ! Thanks for posting. Jim __________________ Click Here To See Where I Am Today What My Actual Customers Say Click Here Click Here To See Vehicles I Have Hauled

03-14-2026, 07:58 AM	#12
Stephenorf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: I'm in Texas Y'all! Posts: 261	Re: 1959 Edsel Ranger / Wash and Drive Nice vid. Thanks for sharing. Nice to see someone driving their non-trailer queen car. I need to get my 1959 Merc on the road.