And now a page from our “Sunday Morning” Almanac: September 4th, 1957, 59 years ago today ... the day Americans got their first look at a brand new car. Named for Henry Ford’s son, who had died years ...
The Edsel has never been a hit, but like many other short-lived nameplates, it has become particularly desirable in the world of collectors. Finding an original Ford Edsel in good shape isn't easy.
Ford is one of the biggest and oldest names in the automotive world. The legendary Michigan-based brand, symbolized by its iconic Blue Oval logo, is widely regarded as responsible for introducing ...
The story of the Edsel serves as a cautionary tale for corporations, highlighting the consequences of high expectations, overconfidence, and large budgets when they clash with actual consumer needs ...
Q: I was interested to read your article, “Henry Ford: The Great Industrialist & Fateful Hunger March,” as I have been a big fan of the history of the Ford Motor Company since the first time I read, ...
One of only two Edsel nameplates that soldiered on for three model years, the Ranger started out as the brand's entry-level ...
Take pity on the poor Edsel. Though it has gone down in automotive history as one of the worst marketing disasters of all time, Ford's original plan was to slot the new $250 million Edsel division ...
Lou is a freelance journalist and content writer with a focus on the automotive world. After graduating from Coventry University (Automotive Journalism MA) in 2020, she worked in automotive e-commerce ...