donzuchowski Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 April 7, 2008 Ford announced that as part of its Way Foward Plan that it will bring back a historic nameplate to replace the Jaguar Brand that was sold to Tata Motors. The new Edsel division will be slotted above Lincoln. Lincoln will be the volume leader of the luxuary brands that Ford owns. As such Ford announced that Mercury will be phased out over the next three years. Edsel will have one car to start with at launch. This new car from what is currently knowen is that it will be based off the 2012 Ford Mustang Platform and will have independent rear on it. The car will come in both 2 and 4 doors. It will resemble the 4 door mustang concept that was leaked a few months ago but with a updated edsel grill. http://www.muscularmustangs.com/images5/20...wagonsedan3.jpg The orginal photo as a mustang was to throw people off the trail of what Ford was really about to do, reintroduce Edsel. By calling it a Ford, they got feedback and no one knew the car was going to be an Edsel. The second car will be based off the Ford Interceptor Concept, but with a more Edsel upscale look to it. Image an upscale look to this babby so sexy, you would divorce your wife for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 This would have to be one of the stupidest idea's I've heard in a long time. The name Edsel reminds me of 1950's bygone era. Crappy heavy ugly cars. They'd be better off using the Mercury name. That would have more brand recognition than Edsel. I'd like to see a link on Ford's site stating this was a part of "The Way Forward". Especially if Mullaly was on board at the time. I just don't see it happening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donzuchowski Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 This would have to be one of the stupidest idea's I've heard in a long time. The name Edsel reminds me of 1950's bygone era. Crappy heavy ugly cars. They'd be better off using the Mercury name. That would have more brand recognition than Edsel. I'd like to see a link on Ford's site stating this was a part of "The Way Forward". Especially if Mullaly was on board at the time. I just don't see it happening... Here is a prototpye from 2007 thhat ford released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlaz1 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Where is the proof of this article or news release? This is the worst Idea I have ever heard, I mean if people already think Mercuries are for old people because of the Grand Marquis, I can only imagine what they would think of Edsel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donzuchowski Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Where is the proof of this article or news release? This is the worst Idea I have ever heard, I mean if people already think Mercuries are for old people because of the Grand Marquis, I can only imagine what they would think of Edsel. Speak up honey, I cant hear you my hearing aid needs a new battery!!!! Oh weres the ex-lax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 IMHO, don't go there. Ford has many, many model names from the past that could be used, without resorting to the use of Edsel. Edsel was a division name, and Ford has no need of it for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Dude, you are about a week late for April Fools Day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlaz1 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Speak up honey, I cant hear you my hearing aid needs a new battery!!!! Oh weres the ex-lax? I guess your trying to be funny but I dont really think its working out for you. when you have a source let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Igor said this is fake on another site... This rumor is now :rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) Here it is... Edited April 8, 2008 by Watchdevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) (retracted before even typed) Although-- Lindsay: Michael, I've found the perfect car -- the Volvo. (hands him a photocopy) Michael: That's not a Volvo... Lindsay: Oh, that's from sitting on the copier ..... Edited April 8, 2008 by Roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfeg Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Hey, they need something to match the Bently, Rolls, and Maybach. What would it cost? just build 1 or 2 a year and use them as display models at the big auto shows, then sell them. Kill two birds with one stone! (April fools came late this year, as daylight slaving time started early.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Lindsay: Michael, I've found the perfect car -- the Volvo. (hands him a photocopy)Michael: That's not a Volvo... Lindsay: Oh, that's from sitting on the copier ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TStag Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 ...Wait let me guess JLR bosses leaked something to a Ford fax machine just before they got sold. It was titled: Edsel ould be serious rival in the USA....... hmmmm bet they wish they'd thought of that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomaro Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 For the life of me I can't figure out why we even read and respond to dipshit posts by this dufus, mhlm5, and salsaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Here it is... I think someone had nothing better to do with their Tempo, so they made this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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