Introduced to tremendous fanfare, the 1958 Edsel proved to be a spectacular failure. For 1959, the Ford Motor Company reversed course. Continue reading
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The Cadillac of Edsels: The 1958 Citation
The luxurious Citation was intended to be the flagship of the Edsel division, but it was cancelled after only a single year in production. Continue reading
Video: A Song and Dance For the 1959 Edsel
As we often say here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, there may be no better way to sell cars than with a lively song-and-dance routine. Here’s a musical pitch for the 1959 Edsel. Continue reading
The Death of the Edsel
T.S. Eliot predicted that the world might end “Not with a bang but a whimper.” That’s a fair description of how the Edsel finished up its unfortunate three-year career. Continue reading
Identity Crisis: Ford Introduces the 1960 Comet
Born as an Edsel, the Ford Motor Company’s Comet compact was first marketed as a stand-alone brand for two years before it ultimately joined the Mercury lineup. Continue reading
The Most Beautiful Thing That Ever Happened to Horsepower: 1958 Edsel
Meet the two big new V8s for the 1958 Edsel in this original Ford Motor Company television spot. Continue reading
Ford’s Forgotten Big Block: The 1958-68 MEL V8
Ford’s MEL V8 might not have a famous racing record, but it’s worthy of a closer look. Continue reading