Countless reasons have been cited for the spectacular failure of the Edsel, but there was one issue that, in hindsight, is painfully obvious: The product line was far too large and complicated. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Ford Motor Company
The More-Door Thunderbirds, 1967-71
For 1967, the Ford Motor Company gave the Thunderbird yet another image makeover, introducing the sport-luxury brand’s first four-door model. Continue reading
Along the Mustang Trail: The 1962 Ford Stiletto
It’s difficult to imagine this radical design ever becoming the 1965 Mustang, but it’s an interesting machine in its own right. Continue reading
The Ultimate ’70s Land Yacht: Lincoln Continental Mark IV, 1972-76
The Lincoln Continental Mark IV was the quintessential boulevard battleship of the 1970s. Continue reading
1970: The Year Ford Produced Two Totally Different Falcons
For the 1970 model year, the Ford Motor Company offered two completely different products that wore the familiar Falcon nameplate, and enthusiasts have been scratching their heads ever since. Continue reading
Another Forgotten Ford Big Block: The Giant 534 SD V8
The largest gasoline engine ever produced by Ford for highway use is nearly forgotten today, but it’s worthy of a another look: the 534 Super Duty V8. Continue reading
Station Wagon Dreams: The 1961 Mercury Palomar
In the golden age of Detroit dream cars, station wagons were not so common. The 1961 Mercury Palomar was especially unusual—for example, check out the seating arrangement. Continue reading