However, by 1958, when the Edsel finally appeared in showrooms, consumer tastes had changed and, to make matters worse, an economic recession set in. Once the big decisions on the car were made ...

Ford has produced some beloved and beautiful cars in its long history, like the Mustang and Thunderbird. These models are regarded as some of Ford's ugliest.

In a lazy attempt to please everybody, they made the terrible decision to debut 18 variations of the car at launch. The academic S. I. Hayakawa dubbed the car the Edsel Hermaphrodite because it ...

Ah, the Edsel. A historical signpost warning against innovation for the sake of innovating. Of course, that wasn't the only reason for the car's birth. Ford perceived a hole in their offerings and ...