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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.
Learn about the life and achievements of Edsel Bryant Ford, the only child of Henry Ford and the president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 to 1943. Discover how he designed and developed the Lincoln, the Model A, the Mercury, and the Ford Tri-Motor airplane.
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...
Learn about Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford and the president of Ford Motor Company. Discover his contributions to the automotive industry, his philanthropy, his art collection, and his family life.
Learn how Edsel Ford purchased and transformed The Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, and how he shaped its design and engineering legacy. Discover the history and features of the Model K, Zephyr and other Lincoln models that reflected Edsel's vision.
Edsel Ford supervised the design of Mercury's 1939 models -- distinct from Ford and Lincoln, but still in keeping with Ford Motor's basic look. First-year bodies included two- and four-door sedans, a two-door coupe, and a two-door convertible.
Nov 10, 2013 · In 1956, having trouble coming up with a good name on its own, Ford Motor Company asked its ad agency, Foote, Cone & Belding (FC&B), to come up with some possibilities for its new, very special...
