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6 days ago · Promoted as the epitome of automotive luxury and innovation, Henry Ford II even declared it “the only truly new car on the American road.” Despite this fanfare, the Edsel quickly became one of the most infamous failures in automotive history.
Jun 12, 2024 · For embarrassing, grand-scale corporate catastrophes there was once only one word: Edsel. Over 60 years ago, Ford spent $250 million - perhaps $2.5 billion in today’s money - on the launch of a...
Jun 28, 2024 · Henry Ford’s son, Edsel Ford (1893–1943), took over as president in 1919. In 1942, Ford Motor Company shifted its focus from civilian cars to the production of vehicles, planes, and tanks for the U.S. military during World War II.
1 day ago · The Lincoln Continental began life as a personal vehicle for Ford Motor Company President Edsel Ford. In 1938, Ford commissioned a one-off design he wanted ready for his March 1939 vacation from company Chief Stylist Eugene T. "Bob" Gregorie .
1 day ago · The Edsel engine was developed by Henry Ford II in 1954 for use in his line of new cars called Edsels. These cars were meant to compete with more luxurious brands like Cadillac or Lincoln but sadly failed due to poor sales numbers.
4 days ago · Edsel Ford II is the great grandson of Henry Ford and for a long time was seen as the public face of Ford’s NASCAR efforts. In short: He’s kind of a big deal. And to be sporting another ...
Jun 12, 2024 · July 2 - First Ford truck introduced, the Model TT, powered by Model T engine; September 4 - Henry Ford II born to Eleanor and Edsel Ford. October 17 - Fordson, world's first mass-produced tractor, begins production in Dearborn. Only produced in North America until Feb 1928, but continues in Ireland ; 1918
