The 1958 Edsel Corsair was supposed to be Ford’s bold new middle-class status symbol, a car that would slot neatly between humble family sedans and aspirational luxury cruisers. Instead, it became a ...
If I could sum up the Edsel automobile division in one sentence, it would be "a major industry flop that cost Ford over $250 million." That's over $2 billion in 2026 dollars. But that's not to say ...
In late 1956, Ford established the Edsel division to compete with Oldsmobile and DeSoto. Exactly three years later, FoMoCo retired the brand following a loss of over $250 million in development, ...
Edsels weren't always ugly. Or at least, it wasn't always the popular consensus that Edsels were ugly. Before the name became synonymous with failure and before Time magazine wrote that it resembled ...
How much does the Edsel Corsair cost? The Edsel Corsair price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average ...
Ford’s plans for a new line of cars named in honor of Henry Ford’s son Edsel were announced in February 1957. Edsel was to be a second Ford Motor Co. brand to win customers away from General Motors’ ...
The Edsel's infamous "horse-collar" grille was considered ugly by car buyers in the late 1950s. This is a 1959 Edsel Corsair. No automotive name in modern times is cited more often as an example of ...
How much does the Edsel Corsair cost? The Edsel Corsair price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average ...
Take a closer look at a beautifully preserved 1958 Edsel Corsair Sedan finished in Spruce Green. Explore the distinctive ...
Edsels like this 1959 Corsair convertible may enjoy retro cachet these days, but the car was an unpopular and costly flop in its own time. Image courtesy of Matthew Brown 1957: It's E-day, as Ford ...
A. Edsel Corsair Convertible 1959, 332 cubic inch (about 5.4 litres). Q. How long have you had it? A. I bought it in April this year. Q. How much did it cost? A. My wife reads the Oxford Mail so I’d ...