The crown prince who never ascended the throne

Edsel Ford: 1893 -- 1943

The crown prince who never ascended the throne

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June 16, 2003 - 12:01 am ET
Edsel is perhaps the most enigmatic of the Fords: Blessed by birth but stifled by a domineering father; gifted in many areas but held back from leading the company that bore his name.

PHOTOS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE HENRY FORD AND FORD MOTOR CO. AND THE EDSEL & ELEANOR FORD HOUSE

 
The crown prince: Opportunity seemed unlimited.
 
"Be sure to do some skating if there is any ice — it is the best exercise in the world," Edsel wrote in a 1934 letter to Henry Ford II. This particular bit of exercise, however, seems destined for an unhappy ending.
 
A lifetime around automobiles fostered a passion for design.
 
Edsel and his wife, Eleanor.

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