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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.
Nov 19, 2014 · When Ford announced that they were pulling the plug on the program, here’s how TIME explained what had gone wrong: As it turned out, the Edsel was a classic case of the wrong car for the wrong...
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.
A brief look at the life of Edsel Bryant Ford, highlighting his lifelong love of design and innovation. Edsel Bryant Ford was born on November 6, 1893 in Detroit, Michigan, as the only child of Clara (Bryant) and Henry Ford.
Experience the historic family home of Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford, and his wife, Eleanor. Visitors from all over the world come to wander, wonder, and explore the beauty of this 1928 National Historic Landmark and uncover a unique piece of the American automotive story in metro Detroit. Learn more below.
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...
Henry Ford once referred to his son Edsel as the artist in the family. Explore Edsel's sense of art and design through artwork from his youth, and Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models created under his leadership.
The only child of Henry and Clara Ford and third president of Ford Motor Company, Edsel Ford was associated with the design side of the business, while his father dominated the engineering side.
Edsel, Gregorie, and John Crawford, Edsel’s executive assistant and shopmaster, formed a three-person design team for the Ford Motor Company and Lincoln. Two of the first projects they turned their attention to were the 1936 and 1938 Zephyr, both considered design classics for different reasons.
Became President of Ford Motor Company in 1919. Initiated Ford Motor Company’s purchase of the Lincoln Motor Company in 1922; later introduced an elegantly redesigned Lincoln that set a new standard for automotive beauty and distinction.
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