Edsel - Wikipedia Edsel is a defunct brand of automobiles that was produced by the Ford Motor Company from the 1958 to 1960 model years The namesake of Edsel Ford, the Edsel line was developed in an effort to give Ford a fourth brand to gain additional market share from Chrysler and General Motors
The Ford Edsel Failed, But Why? | HowStuffWorks In the pantheon of automotive history, few names evoke as much fascination and head-scratching curiosity as the Edsel This ambitious car, introduced by Ford Motor Company in the late 1950s, has become synonymous with failure and misguided innovation
Edsel. com – Home It's all about keeping as many Edsel automobiles on the road as possible No other agenda, no politics It's all about the car The registry gives you a place to tell the world about your Edsel, ranging from how many awards that it's won to how much the salvage yard gave you for it
The Rise And Fall Of Fords Forgotten Luxury Brand, Edsel So, in 1956, Ford founded Edsel, another intermediate brand meant to serve alongside Mercury, and serve as a stopgap between it and Lincoln Edsel's actual name was derived from Henry Ford's
Edsel | Ford Motor Company, Classic Car, Facts | Britannica 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 Owners Club The club, with members in all walks of life all over the world, is a resource for the Edsel enthusiast – from our local chapters and home-town events to National publications and annual Edsel conventions
MotorCities - The Edsel: An Entirely New Kind of Car | 2024 | Story of . . . With more than 1,100 newly appointed dealers around the country, they would be supported by Ford's new Edsel Division all promoting the Edsel as an "entirely new kind of car" and betting on the notion that American consumers would keep spending more and more on flashier expensive cars
The Evolution of the Ford Edsel: A Comprehensive Overview Despite its short lifespan, the Edsel remains an intriguing case study in automotive design, marketing, and consumer expectations This article will explore the origins, model offerings, and ultimate demise of the Ford Edsel, while reflecting on its legacy and the lessons learned from its evolution
National Edsel Archives Welcome to the National Edsel Archives and Museum, the nation's largest repository of Edsel-related items and documents We hope that you will visit often, as we are constantly adding new acquisitions to the Archive's collection