1959 Edsel Villager Wagon Red

1959 Edsel Villager

1959 Edsel Villager. Only 5600 produced. Rescued from a barn in western Kansas.New work performed–5.3 liter LS engine and 4l60e trans from a 2009 Silverado with 109,000 miles. DOD/AFM deleted. Summit Racing stage 2 truck cam installed. Dynoed 335hp at the rear wheels. Custom radiator. New custom Mustang II front suspension. Viking double adjustable coil over front shocks. Power rack & pinion steering, hydroboost power 4 wheel disc brakes. New rear leaf springs with 2” lowering blocks and air shocks. New 9 inch rear center section with limited slip diff and 3.73 final drive. New driveshaft. Custom dual exhaust with Borla mufflers and H pipe. Vision wheels and Cooper Cobra tires. New windshield and some side glass. Electric windshield wiper conversion. All new custom wiring harness. New carpeting. New front seat upholstery and seat belts. New weatherstripping. Vintage Air conditioning and heating. Lighting upgraded to LEDs. All professional work. Less than 5000 miles since completed.Original undercoating sealed the floorpans and frame, so no rust. There is evidence of previous rust repair around the wheel wells (see photos). Original cardboard headliner is in great condition. Original interior door panels and rear seat upholstery. Two sets of original keys!All original gauges, interior dome lights and radio do not work. Customizable virtual gauges appear on a tablet via ODBII wi-fi/bluetooth dongle.This is not a 100 pt. show car. It's taken 65 years to get this sh***y, and that's how I wanted to keep it, cosmetically. Faded paint, scratches, chips, dings, rattles and squeaks…just how it came from the barn. Mechanically great. Drive it across the country.Located in the middle of the country, one hour south of St. Louis, MO. Local pick up or buyer pays shipping.