In late 1956, Ford established the Edsel division to compete with Oldsmobile and DeSoto. Exactly three years later, FoMoCo retired the brand following a loss of over $250 million in development, ...
OK, this particular author and various staff are skimming along the 2017 HOT ROD Power Tour in a 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible that has about 1,200 miles on the odometer, so when we see the ...
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.
Editor’s note: David Krumboltz’s regular column is on hiatus until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its place, we’re running some of Dave’s favorite past columns. This one originally ...
No automotive name exemplifies failure quite as powerfully as the Edsel, built by the Ford Motor Co. from 1957 to 1959. The 1934-’37 Chrysler/ DeSoto Airflow models may come the closest. It could be ...
The purpose of this piece is less about the actual history of the Edsel and more about the design and promotion of the car. I’ve always thought that it was one of the most outrageous looking ...
Editor’s note: David Krumboltz’s regular column is on hiatus until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its place, we’re running some of Dave’s favorite past columns. This one originally ...