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Edsel is a discontinued division and brand of automobiles that was produced by the Ford Motor Company in the 1958 to 1960 model years. Deriving its name from Edsel Ford, son of company founder Henry Ford, Edsels were developed in an effort to give Ford a fourth brand to gain additional market share from Chrysler and General Motors.
Nov 19, 2014 · At the heart of any big flop–like when Ford ended the Edsel 55 years ago, on Nov. 19, 1959–lies high expectations. The Edsel was named after Henry Ford’s son, no small honor, and it had...
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Jan 23, 2017 · The Edsel's short history makes a fascinating cautionary tale for anyone in business–not just the car industry. Our pals at Regular Car Reviews got into the history of Edsel in a new...
Aug 10, 2019 · Tags: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, cars, discontinued products, ford, michigan, new product launches. Despite a spectacularly expensive launch, the Ford Edsel was one of the greatest business failures of all time. Take a look back at these vintage cars here!
Edsel Bryant Ford (November 6, 1893 – May 26, 1943) was an American business executive and philanthropist who was the only child of pioneering industrialist Henry Ford and his wife, Clara Jane Bryant Ford. He was the president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 until his death in 1943.
Oct 28, 2021 · The son of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford, Edsel Ford died young in 1943, and thus didn’t live to see “E Day,” the rollout of his namesake line of automobiles.
Feb 21, 2024 · The Edsel's introduction was one of the most hyped in automotive history, yet it failed to capture the hearts and wallets of the American public. Let's explore how a car meant to symbolize the future became a cautionary tale of overreach and mismanagement. Contents. The Vision Behind the Edsel. Market Misreading.
Edsel, an automobile (1958–60) whose name commemorates Henry Ford’s son, Edsel (1893–1943), who had been the much loved and appreciated president of the Ford Motor Company from 1919 until his death at age 49. Edsel Ford’s three sons objected to the use of their father’s name, and indeed Ford.
Jan 22, 2021 · Ford's Edsel Was a Loser, but Its 410 V-8 Engine Was Awesome. Theres no denying Ford bungled the brand rollout, but the early, ugly Edsels had a gem of a V-8. Eric RoodWriter Jan 22,...
