Title: Edsel History – Why The Ford Edsel Failed
Headings: The Edsel Proved Why You Should Never Design a Car by Comittee
The Edsel Proved Why You Should Never Design a Car by Comittee
Ford had big ambitions for Edsel. Unfortunately, they were too big.

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Ford had big ambitions for Edsel. Unfortunately, they were too big. By Chris Perkins
Jan 23, 2017
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Ford in the 1950s was nothing if not ambitious. Unfortunately, this ambition gave birth to the Edsel, whose name became synonymous with abject corporate failure after the nascent brand was killed in 1959. The Edsel's short history makes a fascinating cautionary tale for anyone in business–not just the car industry. Our pals at Regular Car Reviews got into the history of Edsel in a new documentary podcast. It's a great listen for anyone interested in the car business. Under the leadership of Henry Ford II, the Ford Motor Company hired some of the brightest minds in America as executives.