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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. He was the president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 until his death in 1943.
- Automobile executive
- President of the Ford Motor Company (1919–1943)
- Edsel Bryant Ford, November 6, 1893, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Edsel Bryant Ford was born on November 6, 1893 in Detroit, Michigan, as the only child of Clara (Bryant) and Henry Ford. He was just six weeks old when his father tested the first Ford engine in their kitchen at 58 Bagley Avenue, and only 2 ½ when he rode in his father’s first successful car – the Quadricycle.
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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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.
- November 19, 1956; 66 years ago
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Jan 23, 2017 · Car Culture. Vintage. The Edsel Proved Why You Should Never Design a Car by Comittee. Ford had big ambitions for Edsel. Unfortunately, they were too big. By Chris Perkins Published: Jan 23,...
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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.
Image Credit. Birthday: November 6, 1893 ( Scorpio) Born In: Detroit, Michigan, United States. Quick Facts. Also Known As: Edsel Bryant Ford. Died At Age: 49. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Eleanor Lowthian Clay (1916 – his death. 1943) father: Henry Ford. mother: Clara Jane Ford.
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