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1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan Base trim. New $2,170 w/ opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng & std 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" tires. This example is of mid or late production-year w/ bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings & rear bodyside bright-metal spear-tip single moldings. Std Single-Tone D-code Diamond Blue paint. Opt White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo en.wheelsage.org.
1956 Ford Car Colors (U.S.)• Interior Trim (Upholstery)
• Interior Paint
• Single-Tone Paint
• Conventional Two-Tone Paint
• Style-Tone Two-Tone Paint
• Spring Colors
• Engine Bay Colors
Color Links
1956 Ford Car Color & Upholstery Selections (below)
Teck Talk 1955-56 Ford VIN Plate (PDF) &
1954, 1955 & 1956 American & Canadian Paint Codes and Spring Colors (PDF)
Joe Shields, Chief Judge, Crown Victoria Association (CVA)
Paint Cross Reference at PaintRef.com
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1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skykiner w/ BL-code White Vinyl & Red Bodycloth interior trim.
1956 Ford Car Exterior Single-Tone Colors (U.S.) Print PDF
limited colors for each model colors approximate
A-code Raven Black
B-code Nocturne Blue Poly. (metallic) replaced by Spring Color Y-code Sunset Coral
C-code Bermuda Blue
D-code Diamomd Blue
E-code Colonial White
F-code Pine Ridge Green Poly. (metallic) replaced by Spring Color V-code Berkshire Green
G-code Meadowmist Green replaced by Spring Color W-code Springmist Green
H-code Platinum Gray
J-code Buckskin Tan (also on Thunderbird)
K-code Fiesta Red (also on Thunderbird)
L-code Peacock Blue (also on Thunderbird)
M-code Goldenglow Yellow
N-code Manderin Orange
Spring Colors (Apr 1, 1956)
V-code Berkshire Green replaced F-code Pine
Ridge Poly. (metallic)
W-code Springmist Green replaced G-code Meadowmist Green
Y-code Sunset Coral replaced B-code Nocturne Blue Poly. (metallic)
Prime & Special Colors
Code Color
P Prime
S "Special" a specially-ordered non-standard (for the model) in-plant color, name & area(s) specified by build sheet
Engine Bay Colors
• Ford/Thunderbird Red (Red-Orange) (Hi-Temp, Hi-Gloss) 1955-57 V-8 part #B5S-6000 - engine block, cylinder heads, intake manifold, water pump, pans, oil pump & tube
• Black (Gloss) - valve covers, front inner fenders, radiator, radiator support & side deflector panels, hood locking panel, battery tray, heater fan motor & air ducts, outside fesh air ducks
• Argent/Silver (Gloss) part #D7AZ-19000 - air cleaner, power steering reservoir, front bumper-to-body filler panel
• Natural Finish - exhaust manifolds, master brake cylinder, fuel pump, dipstick, air duck to blower housing strap, blower housing square clamps (2), firewall wiring harness clips (4), fuel tube, vacuum tubes (2) w/ clips (2)
Ford Pass Red Orange B5S-6000 Hi-Temp/Hi-Gloss engine paint—1955-57 Ford Car & Thunderbird V-8 Y-blocks
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1 & 2) 1956 COLOR and UPHOLSTERY SELECTIONS - CARS
3 & 4) 1956 COLOR and UPHOLSTERY SELECTIONS - STATION WAGONS & THUNDERBIRD
5) DITZLER COLOR DIVISION 1956 FORD COLOR CHIPS
6) DITZLER COLOR DIVISION 1956 FORD COLOR LISTS
7) DITZLER COLOR DIVISION 1956 FORD SPRING COLORS ADVANCE BULLETIN
8) DUPONT 1956 FORD SPRING COLORS BULLETIN SUPLEMENT
1 & 2) 1956 COLOR and UPHOLSTERY SELECTIONS - CARS
3 & 4) 1956 COLOR and UPHOLSTERY SELECTIONS - STATION WAGONS & THUNDERBIRD
5) DITZLER COLOR DIVISION 1956 FORD COLOR CHIPS
6) DITZLER COLOR DIVISION 1956 FORD COLOR LISTS
7) DITZLER COLOR DIVISION 1956 FORD SPRING COLORS ADVANCE BULLETIN
8) DUPONT 1956 FORD SPRING COLORS BULLETIN SUPLEMENT
"All The Facts About the '56 Ford" Pages 96-99
1956 COLOR & UPHOLSTERY SELECTIONS - CARS
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1956 COLOR & UPHOLSTERY SELECTIONS - STATION WAGON, THUNDERBIRD
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End of "All The Facts About the '56 Ford" Pages 96-99
1956 Ford Car Exterior Paint Colors
Single-Tone Colors Conventional Two-Tone Colors Style-Tone Two-Tone Colors Spring Colors
1956 COLOR & UPHOLSTERY SELECTIONS - CARS
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1956 COLOR & UPHOLSTERY SELECTIONS - STATION WAGON, THUNDERBIRD
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End of "All The Facts About the '56 Ford" Pages 96-991956 Ford Car Exterior Paint Colors
Single-Tone Colors Conventional Two-Tone Colors Style-Tone Two-Tone Colors Spring Colors
1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan Photos en.wheelsage.org.
