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Originally Posted by 8EL
Edsel had an eye for styling, making lines and curves that flowed together that complemented the cars appearance. The model A was his styling design that he never received the credit he should have for. Just look at the difference between the model T, which was basically a box (albeit quite utilitarian) set on a frame, and the little model A coupe or roadsters.
They say "Henry made a lady ot of Lizzie" it was really Edsel who styled the
new car.
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IMHO, Henry always seemed to get the credit for everything Ford. The truth is if it wasn't for Henry, the model A would have been built years earlier. I have always attributed the Model A Ford to Edsel and wish he could have gained that recognition while he was alive. Henry never made it easy for his son and I don't think he appreciated Edsel until after his death.