Henry and Clara Bryant Ford had one child, a son, Edsel. He was born in 1893 and died in 1943.
Edsel headed the Ford Motor Company after his father retired. After Edsel's death, Henry Ford resumed leadership of the company. In 1945, Henry Ford retired again. He chose Edsel's son, Henry, to succeed him.
In 1957,the Ford Company produced a new car that was named the Edsel, after the founder's son. Considered very ugly,it was the object of much derisive humor. Never catching on with the public,the Edsel was soon taken out of showrooms..
Edsel headed the Ford Motor Company after his father retired. After Edsel's death, Henry Ford resumed leadership of the company. In 1945, Henry Ford retired again. He chose Edsel's son, Henry, to succeed him.
In 1957,the Ford Company produced a new car that was named the Edsel, after the founder's son. Considered very ugly,it was the object of much derisive humor. Never catching on with the public,the Edsel was soon taken out of showrooms..