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| 1959 Edsel Villager Station Wagon Series | ||
| Station Wagon | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,715.00 | |
| No. Produced | 5,687 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 71F | |
| Weight | 3,930lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118 inches | |
| Length | 210.1 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56.4 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 331.44 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 19/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.9 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 225@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 325@2200 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On left front door pillar post. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Holley or Ford | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.32 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.48 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.82 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.56 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Hotchkiss | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3.25 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 19 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | B9UT700001 & up | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Engine | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 4: Series & Body style | |||
| Digits 5-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front pillar hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1959 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1959 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | Snow White | |
| Petal Yellow | ||
| Talisman Red | ||
| Jet Stream Blue | ||
| Desert Tan | ||
| Light Aqua | ||
| Blue Aqua | ||
| Mist Green | ||
| President Red | ||
| Moonrise Gray | ||
| Velvet Maroon | ||
| Platinum Gray Metallic | ||
| Durex Gold Metallic | ||
| Star Blue Metallic | ||
| Jade Glint Green Metallic | ||
| Redwood Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Two Speed automatic transmission | Opt | |