1958 Edsel Ranger or Pacer 2-Door Hardtop
Body letter G is the two-door hardtop in the Edsel Ranger and Pacer line. The VIN does not say which of the two series the car is.
Confidence
95%
1958 Edsel VINs encode year, body style, plant and engine. They do not say which series (Ranger, Pacer, Corsair, Citation or the station wagon names) the car is.
W8EG701005
8 Cyl. 361 C.I. (W)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Post-War Era
Era
Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual (1958); Flory, American Cars 1946-1959.
No factory image on file
1958 Edsel Ranger or Pacer
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | W | 8 Cyl. 361 C.I. (W) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1958 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ (E) |
| Body Code | G | G |
| Serial Number | 701005 | Unit #701005 |
Basic Information
MakeEdsel
ModelRanger or Pacer
Year1958
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerEdsel
EraPost-War Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 361 C.I. (W)
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceEdsel
Specifications
Engine
Engine8 Cyl. 361 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement361 cu in
Horsepower303 hp (gross)
Dimensions
Wheelbase118.0 in
Length213.2 in
Width78.8 in
Height58.9 in
Dimensions are for this body style and are the same in every series that offers it. Horsepower is the gross rating the engine was listed at, which the VIN does not tie to a compression ratio or transmission.