The Edsel has never been a hit, but like many other short-lived nameplates, it has become particularly desirable in the world of collectors. Finding an original Ford Edsel in good shape isn't easy.

Dave Kirkel, 75, of Cary, Ill., a retired plastics-company owner who now owns a model-car store, on his Edsels, as told to A.J. Baime I like oddball cars, what some people call orphan cars. These are ...

It's not uncommon for popular automakers to form entirely new sub-brands in order to target a different sort of market. Today, there are numerous examples of this practice, especially when it comes to ...

On February 4, 1922, Henry Ford, encouraged by his wife, Clara, and his son, Edsel, purchased the Lincoln Motor Company for $8 million. This acquisition marked the beginning of the creation of an ...

Despite an exciting entry, Ford's forgotten luxury marque only lasted a couple of years before its eventual axing. It's not uncommon for popular automakers to form entirely new sub-brands in order to ...