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When Edsel Ford, President of Ford Motor Company, died of cancer in May 1943, the elderly and ailing Henry Ford decided to assume the presidency. By this point, Ford, nearing 80, had several cardiovascular events (variously cited as heart attacks or strokes) and was mentally inconsistent, suspicious, and generally no longer fit for such immense responsibilities.
Mar 13, 2024 · Daytona Beach, Fla., March 13, 2024 – Widely known as both the “Godfather” of Ford Motor Company’s racing efforts, and a prominent ambassador for the sport of auto racing globally, Edsel B. Ford II was honored as a Bob Russo Heritage Award winner at the 2024 Induction Ceremony for the Motorsport Hall of Fame of America.
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 Bryant Ford, né le 6 novembre 1893 et mort le 26 mai 1943, était le fils unique d'Henry Ford. Il fut le fondateur de la marque de voitures de luxe Mercury et président de l'entreprise Ford Motor Company de 1919 à 1943.
Edsel Ford was at the forefront of auto industry efforts to support Allied interests in World War II when he died prematurely at age 49. Years earlier, Henry Ford had summed up Edsel Ford’s contributions to the automotive industry: “We’ve got a good man in my son. He knows style — how a car ought to look.
Other articles where Edsel Ford is discussed: Edsel: …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 Ford’s three sons objected to the use of their father’s name, and indeed Ford conducted extensive market research and gathered…
The only child of Henry and Clara Ford and third president of Ford Motor Company, Edsel Ford was associated with the design side of the business, while his father dominated the engineering side. Edsel Bryant Ford was born on November 6, 1893 to the couple a short time before they moved to 58 Bagley Street, home of Henry Ford’s car prototype.
