1958 Ford Del Rio

[Pat-New York]

Hi all, I was just wondering, why don't I ever see a 1958 Ford Del Rio for sale ? I see 57's now and then. I bought a used one about 1962 for $300.00 It had the Interseptor Eng,and I assume the Cruisematic ******. It was fast as all get out ! Weren't there to many made ? Thanks for your reply. Now if I can get my old photo of it in this message,I'd be happy ! Thanks,Pat-New York. PS,if you don't see image, tell me how to put it on. Thanks again..

 

[Milt/Las Vegas]

I've never heard of a 58 Del Rio,but if they did make it would have been based on a Custom 300 not a Custom such as your pic.I hope this helps.

 

[Mike V. Florida]

The Ford Del Rio was a full-size station wagon produced by the Ford Motor Company in the United States for model years 1957 and 1958. The model was also marketed under the name Del Rio Ranch Wagon.

 

[Pat-New York]

I've never heard of a 58 Del Rio,but if they did make it would have been based on a Custom 300 not a Custom such as your pic.I hope this helps.

This Del Rio was STOCK from the assembly plant. I never modified it ! Pat-New York

 

[Pat-New York]

The Ford Del Rio was a full-size station wagon produced by the Ford Motor Company in the United States for model years 1957 and 1958. The model was also marketed under the name Del Rio Ranch Wagon.

Thanks Mike, do you or anyone else know how many were made ? Thanks,Pat-New York

 

[butchbov]

According to LoveFords there were 46,105 produced in 58 & 12,687 in 58.

http://www.lovefords.org/tech/production/default.htm


Also, thanks for bring this up. I had never heard of them before.

 

[Pat-New York]

Thanks Butch, I see you have 58 in both answers,I'm assuming the first one is for 57. Now I know why I don't see them for sale,not many made. What I liked about the Del Rio was it was a two door,and guick and easy to handle ! I'd like to own another one like my old blue and white one. Who knows,maybe one day one will turn up ?

 

[BOSSY]

Check out ebay item #220655004235 on now. I have nothing to do with it but thought you could look at it.

 

[Milt/Las Vegas]

I've never heard of a 58 Del Rio,but if they did make it would have been based on a Custom 300 not a Custom such as your pic.I hope this helps.

I had a 57 Del Rio years ago,and it was based on a custom 300.The difference between it and a regular custom 300 was the interior.I wonder if the Del Rio package referred to the interior.My interest was always on the 57s,so I didn't check out 58s.

 

[butchbov]

You are correct. I got in a hurry I guess. It appears that Ford made other 2dr wagons. In 59 they had a 59C Tudor Ranch Wagon Station Wagon & a 59D Country Sedan 2-door Station Wagon.

 

[Pat-New York]

Thanks Bossy, I did check it out,and it was a 58 Ford Currier,which I never owned,but similer to the Del Rio. I liked it though,but a little pricy ! Thanks again,Pat

 

[Ray]

I have a 58 2dr Ranch Wagon project for sale in the classifieds.

Sorry for the spam..

 

[Jim/NE]

Pat, I don't know if you're still checking this thread or not, but to answer your question as to why you don't see '58 Del Rio wagons for sale:

According to my production figures book (by Jerry Heasely), Ford made only 12.687 Del Rios in '58...less than any other wagon. That sounds like a lot, but 50 years after the fact, I think it's safe to say there are probably only hundreds in existence world wide... less in running condition. Keep in mind, this in an era when Ford was making about a million cars a year. There were about 36,00 Ranch Wagons made back then and about 70,000 Country Sedans (wagon) so you might set your sights on one of them.

 

[Pat-New York]

Thanks Jim/Ne I know there are still a few out there. About 10 years ago I had a chance to buy one that was in Ohio I think, it was the same color combo as my 58. I don't know if it had the interceptor eng or not. But mine did. You snooze, you lose !!! PS, my 59 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie I have now,has the 332 V-8 with the cruisematic....Pat