Editing Edsel (section)

===1960===
For the 1960 model year, Edsel saw its model line reduced further, offering only the Ranger sedans, hardtop, and convertible alongside the Villager station wagon.  Redesigned alongside [[1960 Ford]]s, 1960 Edsels were released with a far more muted styling than their 1958 namesake.

Sharing nearly its entire body with Ford, Edsel abandoned its trademark vertical grille in favor of a split grille, similar to the 1959 Pontiac. For the first time, a full-width front bumper was used.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=1960 Edsel Quick Facts Brochure|url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Edsel/1960_Edsel/1960%20Edsel%20Quick%20Facts%20Brochure/image2.html|access-date=2020-09-26|website=www.oldcarbrochures.com}}</ref>  While sharing their tailfins with Ford, the rear fascia of Edsels were distinguished by four oblong vertical taillamps.<ref name=":2" />  Distinguished primarily by their grille and taillamps, the 1960 Edsels were fitted with model-specific hoods, bumpers, and body-side trim.  The four-door Ranger hardtop had no direct Ford equivalent, as it combined the roofline of the Fairlane with the doors of the Galaxie.  The two-door hardtop shared its body with the Ford Galaxie Starliner, minus the star emblems on the "C" pillar.

In a design advance, the muffler was relocated from below the passenger compartment to the rear of the car, intended for better muffler protection and less heat and noise intrusion to the passenger compartment.<ref>{{Cite web|title=1960 Edsel Quick Facts Brochure|url=http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Edsel/1960_Edsel/1960%20Edsel%20Quick%20Facts%20Brochure/image6.html|access-date=2021-07-31|website=www.oldcarbrochures.com}}</ref>

The 1960 Edsels were produced between October 15 and November 19, 1959.  In total, 2,846 vehicles were produced at the Louisville Assembly, except for the pilot prototypes.