
1956 Ford Fairlane Club SEdan Conventional Two-Tone KE-code Fiesta Red & Colonial White
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp M-code eng, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, rear axle ratio 3.78:1, & tires 6.70 x 15." List price $2,555 Wash. D.C. ($2,434.80 L.A. Calif.). Opt Overdrive +$110. Opt Fordomatic Dr +$192. This example has an opt Body Mount Mirror, Rear Fender Shields, White Sidewall Tires & aftermarket fuzzy dice. Photo Streetside Classics
1956 Ford Cars & Station Wagons (All) Brochure
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Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner
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Fairlane Fordor Victoria Brochure
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Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner
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1956 FORD MAINLINE SERIES
3 models. Base trim. Horn button, one sun visor, one armrest, one ashtray, & rubber floor mats. Opt 2nd sun visor, 2nd armrest, 2nd ashtray (back of front seat, Fordor). Black rubber windshield & rear window moldings. No bodyside molding. Steel rims 15 x 5," 5 x 4.5" (114.3 mm). Tires 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tubeless black sidewalls (opt white sidewalls +$50).
Mid-year production added bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings, & rear bodyside bright-metal spear-tip single moldings or spear-tip double moldings (that could enclose a 2nd paint color & on roof).
Models Body Styles Body Types Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices

Body Style G Body Type 70D Production (I-6) 6,160 + (V-8) 1,860 = 8,020 Prices
2 dr. 3 pass. Base trim. Level-floor loadspace behind front seat 60.4" w x 31.9" d. No back seat.
Std Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,130 Wash. D.C. ($2,096.81 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) Opt eng price not found either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20 ), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,030 Wash. D.C. ($2,003.04 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)

Body Style G Body Type 70A Production (I-6) 52,078 + (V-8) 54,896 = 106,974 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Base trim.
Std Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,225 Wash. D.C. ($2,200.89 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng Opt eng price not found either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,125 Wash. D.C. ($2,107.12 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)

Body Style G Body Type 73A Production (I-6) ? + (V-8) ? = 49,448 Prices
4 dr. 6 pass. Base trim.
Std Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,270 Wash. D.C. ($2,247.07 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& Conv Dr) Opt eng price not found either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,170 Wash. D.C. ($2,153.30 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)
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1956 FORD CUSTOMLINE SERIERS
3 models. Mid trim. Chrome horn ring, 2 sun visors, 4 armrests, 2 interior passenger assist straps on Tudor "B" pillars. Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings. Full bodyside single bright-metal molding w/ mid spear tip. Steel rims 15 x 5," 5 x 4.5" (114.3 mm). Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" (as below) 4-ply tubeless black sidewalls (opt white sidewalls +$50).
Models Body Styles Body Types Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices

Body Style G Body Type 70B Production (I-6) 29,127 + (V-8) 135,701 = 164,828 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Mid trim.
Std Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,395 Wash. D.C. ($2,325.31 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) Opt eng price not found either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,295 Wash. D.C. ($2,231.54 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)

Body Style G Body Type 73B Production (I-6) 25,092 + (V-8) 145,603 = 170,695 Prices
4 dr. 6 pass. Mid trim.
Std Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,440 Wash. D.C. ($2,372.49 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) Opt eng price not found either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,340 Wash. D.C. ($2,278.72 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)

Body Style V Body Type 64D Production (I-6) 1,791 + (V-8) 31,339 = 33,130 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Mid trim. "Open air" hardtop.
Std Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) V-8 Customline Victoria price not found or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& Conv Dr) Opt eng price not found either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) I-6 Customline Victoria price not found with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)
3 models. Mid trim. Chrome horn ring, 2 sun visors, 4 armrests, 2 interior passenger assist straps on Tudor "B" pillars. Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings. Full bodyside single bright-metal molding w/ mid spear tip. Steel rims 15 x 5," 5 x 4.5" (114.3 mm). Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" (as below) 4-ply tubeless black sidewalls (opt white sidewalls +$50).
Models Body Styles Body Types Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices

Body Style G Body Type 70B Production (I-6) 29,127 + (V-8) 135,701 = 164,828 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Mid trim.
Std Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,395 Wash. D.C. ($2,325.31 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) Opt eng price not found either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,295 Wash. D.C. ($2,231.54 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)

Body Style G Body Type 73B Production (I-6) 25,092 + (V-8) 145,603 = 170,695 Prices
4 dr. 6 pass. Mid trim.
Std Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,440 Wash. D.C. ($2,372.49 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) Opt eng price not found either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,340 Wash. D.C. ($2,278.72 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)

Body Style V Body Type 64D Production (I-6) 1,791 + (V-8) 31,339 = 33,130 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Mid trim. "Open air" hardtop.
Std Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) V-8 Customline Victoria price not found or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& Conv Dr) Opt eng price not found either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) I-6 Customline Victoria price not found with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)
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1956 FORD FAIRLANE SERIES
7 models. Top trim. Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings, chrome horn ring, chrome model script on front doors, chrome Fairlane script & crest on hood & deck lid, chrome "V" deck lid emblem on V-8 powered Fairlanes, full wheel covers w/ Fairlane crests, & bumper-ported dual exhaust. Full bodyside sweep wide bright-metal molding w/ black-painted insets at rear. Steel rims 15 x 5," 5 x 4.5" (114.3 mm). Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" (as below) 4-ply tubeless black sidewalls (opt white sidewalls +$50).
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Body Style T Body Type 70C Production (I-6) 1,328 + (V-8) 141,301 = 142,629 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,555 Wash. D.C. ($2,434.80 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15 x 5" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,405 Wash. D.C. ($2,341.03 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)

Body Style T Body Type 73C Production (I-6) 3,638 + (V-8) 221,234 = 224,872 Prices
4 dr. 6 pass. Top trim.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,600 Wash. D.C. ($2,481.98 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), &Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,450 Wash. D.C. ($2,388.21 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)

Body Style V Body Type 64C Production (I-6) 727 + (V-8) 177,008 = 177,735 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. "Open air" hardtop.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,701 Wash. D.C. ($2,585.32 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,551 Wash. D.C. ($2,491.55 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)
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1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Conventional Two-Tone CE-code Bermuda Blue & Colonial White
Opt Sports Spare Wheel Carrier, Spotlights, Body Mount Mirrors, Door Edge Guards, Front Fender Ornaments, Rocker Panel Trim, Wire Wheel Covers, White Sidewall Tires, & Rear Fender Shields. Photo en.wheelsage.org
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Body Style C Body Type 76B Production (I-6) 275 + (V-8) 57,872 = 58,147 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. Convertible top - operated with a control-panel push-pull "TOP" knob that activates an electro-hydraulic unit—a motor & oil pump. The clear vinyl plastic rear window has a fixed bottom & zippered sides & top. To lower the top, unlatch the 2 front clamps, unzip & fold down the rear window, & pull out the TOP knob. When down, attach the boot. To raise the top, remove the boot & push in the TOP knob. When up, zip up the window & then latch the clamps. To open the rear window as a "breezeway," unlatch the clamps, unzip & fold down the window, & relatch the clamps. Tops are Blue, Tan, or Black rayon; or White fabric-grain vinyl. Boots are Blue or Green gabardine-grain vinyl plastic; or Red, Black, or Orange skiver-grain vinyl plastic.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,870 Wash. D.C. ($2,764.91 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,720 Wash. D.C. ($2,671.14 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)
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1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Style-Tone Two-Tone CD-code Bermuda Blue & Diamond Blue
Opt Sports Spare Wheel Carrier, Rear Deck & Bumper Wing Guards, Front Grille & Bumper Wing Guards, Body Mount Morrors, Rear Mount Antenna, Front Fender Ornaments, Rocker Panel Trim, Wire Wheel Covers, White Sidewall Tires, & Rear Fender Shields. Photo en.wheelsage.org
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7 models. Top trim. Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings, chrome horn ring, chrome model script on front doors, chrome Fairlane script & crest on hood & deck lid, chrome "V" deck lid emblem on V-8 powered Fairlanes, full wheel covers w/ Fairlane crests, & bumper-ported dual exhaust. Full bodyside sweep wide bright-metal molding w/ black-painted insets at rear. Steel rims 15 x 5," 5 x 4.5" (114.3 mm). Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" (as below) 4-ply tubeless black sidewalls (opt white sidewalls +$50).
Models Body Styles Body Types Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices

Body Style T Body Type 70C Production (I-6) 1,328 + (V-8) 141,301 = 142,629 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,555 Wash. D.C. ($2,434.80 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15 x 5" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,405 Wash. D.C. ($2,341.03 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)

Body Style T Body Type 73C Production (I-6) 3,638 + (V-8) 221,234 = 224,872 Prices
4 dr. 6 pass. Top trim.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,600 Wash. D.C. ($2,481.98 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), &Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,450 Wash. D.C. ($2,388.21 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)

Body Style V Body Type 64C Production (I-6) 727 + (V-8) 177,008 = 177,735 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. "Open air" hardtop.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,701 Wash. D.C. ($2,585.32 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,551 Wash. D.C. ($2,491.55 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)
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1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Conventional Two-Tone CE-code Bermuda Blue & Colonial White
Opt Sports Spare Wheel Carrier, Spotlights, Body Mount Mirrors, Door Edge Guards, Front Fender Ornaments, Rocker Panel Trim, Wire Wheel Covers, White Sidewall Tires, & Rear Fender Shields. Photo en.wheelsage.org
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Body Style C Body Type 76B Production (I-6) 275 + (V-8) 57,872 = 58,147 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. Convertible top - operated with a control-panel push-pull "TOP" knob that activates an electro-hydraulic unit—a motor & oil pump. The clear vinyl plastic rear window has a fixed bottom & zippered sides & top. To lower the top, unlatch the 2 front clamps, unzip & fold down the rear window, & pull out the TOP knob. When down, attach the boot. To raise the top, remove the boot & push in the TOP knob. When up, zip up the window & then latch the clamps. To open the rear window as a "breezeway," unlatch the clamps, unzip & fold down the window, & relatch the clamps. Tops are Blue, Tan, or Black rayon; or White fabric-grain vinyl. Boots are Blue or Green gabardine-grain vinyl plastic; or Red, Black, or Orange skiver-grain vinyl plastic.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,870 Wash. D.C. ($2,764.91 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,720 Wash. D.C. ($2,671.14 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)
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1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Style-Tone Two-Tone CD-code Bermuda Blue & Diamond Blue
Opt Sports Spare Wheel Carrier, Rear Deck & Bumper Wing Guards, Front Grille & Bumper Wing Guards, Body Mount Morrors, Rear Mount Antenna, Front Fender Ornaments, Rocker Panel Trim, Wire Wheel Covers, White Sidewall Tires, & Rear Fender Shields. Photo en.wheelsage.org
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Body Style W Body Type 64A Production (I-6) 103 + (V-8) 9,106 = 9,209 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. "Crown of chrome."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,844 Wash. D.C. ($2,732.09 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,694 Wash. D.C. ($2,638.32 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)
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Body Style W Body Type 64B Production (I-6) ? + (V-8) ? = 603 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. "Crown of chrome." Transparent blue-green tinted 1/4-in thick acrylic plastic "sky-view" roof section w/ a zippered "aluminized nylon" sunshade.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,914 Wash. D.C. ($2,802.99 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,764 Wash. D.C. ($2,709.22 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)
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1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner Style-Tone Two-Tone GE-code Meadowmist Green & Colonial White
Opt Spotlights With Mirrors, Sports Spare Wheel Carrier, Front Fender Ornaments, Rocker Panel Trim, Rear Fender Shields, Wire Wheel Covers, Front Grille & Bumper Wing Guards, & Rear Deck & Bumper Wing Guards. Photo Ayay Co.
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Body Style F Body Type 57A Production (I-6) 193 + (V-8) 31,918 = 32,111 Prices not found
4 d. 6 pass. Top trim. "Open air" hardtop. A mid production-year model, the Fairlane Fordor Victoria was not available for inclusion in the 5-model "1956 Ford Fairlane" brochure printed September, 1955. However, it was included in this revised 19-model (full line) "'56 Ford" brochure printed January, 1956; and was also advertised with its own, 8-page, illustrated, full-color "The new Fairlane Fordor Victoria" brochure also printed January 1956. Promoted as a Thunderbird (or Thunderbird Special) V-8 engine only powered car (with Fordomatic Drive only), the "Standard Catalog of Ford 1903-2002," John Gunnell, Krause Publications, 2011, indicates the production of 193 Fordor Victoria's with the Ford I-6 engine. Dealership list prices have not been found [by this editor].
Available only with
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) V-8 Fordor Victoria price not found or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found
either eng only with
Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle Ratio 3.22:1, Tires 4-ply 7.10 x 15" (incld)
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1956 FORD STATION WAGON SERIES
6 models. 6 or 8 pass (as below). Base, Intermediate, or Top trim (as below). Seven-leaf rear springs. Steel rims 15 x 5," 5 x 4.5" (114.3 mm). Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" (as below) 4-ply tubeless black sidewalls (opt white sidewalls +$50).
Models Body Styles Body Types Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices

Body Style R Body Type 59A Production (I-6) 16,267 + (V-8) 32,081 = 48,348 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Base trim. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,628 Wash. D.C. ($2,541.23 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,478 Wash. D.C. ($2,447.46 L.A. Calif.) either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" Tires +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" Tires (incld)

Body Style R Body Type 59B Production (I-6) 4,272 + (V-8) 38,045 = 42,317 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Base trim, plus scuff-resistant woven plastic & grained vinyl upholstery. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,749 Wash. D.C. ($2,637.74 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,599 Wash. D.C. ($2,543.97 L.A. Calif.) either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)

Body Style R Body Type 59C Production (I-60 140 + (V-8) 15,046 = 15,186 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. "Sport Ranch Wagon." Top trim. Snazzy-look large chrome trim plates around front door windows. Luggage area snap-in vinyl cover. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 CID 292 M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,950 Wash. D.C. ($2,835.89 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,800 Wash. D.C. ($2,742.12 L.A. Calif.) either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)
6 models. 6 or 8 pass (as below). Base, Intermediate, or Top trim (as below). Seven-leaf rear springs. Steel rims 15 x 5," 5 x 4.5" (114.3 mm). Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" (as below) 4-ply tubeless black sidewalls (opt white sidewalls +$50).
Models Body Styles Body Types Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices

Body Style R Body Type 59A Production (I-6) 16,267 + (V-8) 32,081 = 48,348 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Base trim. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,628 Wash. D.C. ($2,541.23 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,478 Wash. D.C. ($2,447.46 L.A. Calif.) either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" Tires +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" Tires (incld)

Body Style R Body Type 59B Production (I-6) 4,272 + (V-8) 38,045 = 42,317 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Base trim, plus scuff-resistant woven plastic & grained vinyl upholstery. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,749 Wash. D.C. ($2,637.74 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,599 Wash. D.C. ($2,543.97 L.A. Calif.) either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)

Body Style R Body Type 59C Production (I-60 140 + (V-8) 15,046 = 15,186 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. "Sport Ranch Wagon." Top trim. Snazzy-look large chrome trim plates around front door windows. Luggage area snap-in vinyl cover. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 CID 292 M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,950 Wash. D.C. ($2,835.89 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,800 Wash. D.C. ($2,742.12 L.A. Calif.) either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)
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Body Style X Body Type 79D 6 & 8 Pass Combined Production (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8) 80,604 = 85,374 Prices
4 dr. 6 pass. Intermediate trim. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,796 Wash. D.C. ($2,700.71 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,646 Wash. D.C. ($2,606.94 L.A. Calif.) either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)

Body Style X Body Type 79B 6 & 8 Pass Combined Production (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8) 80,604 = 85,374 Prices
4 dr. 8 pass. Mid trim. Unique Stowaway back seat is divided 2/3 left & 1/3 right. Divided bottoms fold up, forward, & down as level-floor loadspace, & divided backs fold forward & down as level-floor loadspace. As well, with the back folded forward, the whole Stowaway 1/3 right seat tilts up & forward - for rear seat access. With rear seat cushions removed, the rear seat back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 82.9."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,880 Wash. D.C. ($2,835.89 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,730 Wash. D.C. ($2,742.12 L.A. Calif.) either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)

Body Style Y Body Type 79C Production (I-6) 93 + (V-8) 23,128 = 23,221 Prices
4 dr. 8 pass. Mid trim. Single-Tone Color (only) exterior w/ mahogany-grain-finished steel bodyside & rear panels framed by maple-grain-finished glass-fibre moldings & a maple-grain-finish between beltline & roof drip moldings. Unique Stowaway back seat is divided 2/3 left & 1/3 right. Divided bottoms fold up, forward, & down as level-floor loadspace, & divided backs fold forward & down as level-floor loadspace. As well, with the back folded forward, the whole Stowaway 1/3 right seat tilts up & forward - for rear seat access. With rear seat cushions removed, the rear seat back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 82.9."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $3,012 Wash. D.C. ($2,942.44 L.A. Calif.) or
Opt Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,862 Wash. D.C. ($2,848.67 L.A. Calif.) either eng with
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld) or
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Opt eng-trans price not found only with
Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld)
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1956 Ford Mainline, Customline, Fairlane, Station Wagon, & Courier
Engines
Ford I-6 223 CID A-code
Std in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
Ford V-8 272 CID U-code
Std in Mainline & Customline
Opt in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Not avail in Fairlane & Station Wagon
Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M-code
Std in Fairlane & Station Wagon
Opt in Mainline & Customline
Not avail in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-dode
Opt in Fairlane & Station Wagon
Not avail in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Engines

Std in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
6 cyl in-line 2 overhead-valve
137 hp @ 4000 rpm 202 lb-ft torque @ 1600-2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr w/ all drives
3.62" bore x 3.60" stroke 4 main bearings
1-bbl carb w/ manual choke Single exhaust Reg fuel
Max allow oversize bore 0.060" + 3.62" = 3.68" bore = 230 CID
Shop Manual Maint & Tuneup Specs
137 hp @ 4000 rpm 202 lb-ft torque @ 1600-2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr w/ all drives
3.62" bore x 3.60" stroke 4 main bearings
1-bbl carb w/ manual choke Single exhaust Reg fuel
Max allow oversize bore 0.060" + 3.62" = 3.68" bore = 230 CID
Shop Manual Maint & Tuneup Specs

Std in Mainline & Customline
Opt in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Not avail in Fairlane & Station Wagon
8 cyl 90°-V 2 overhead-valve (intake 1.78," exh 1.51") Y-Block
173 hp @ 4400 rpm 260 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
176 hp @ 4400 rpm 264 lb-ft torque @ 2400 prm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic Dr
3.62" bore x 3.30" stroke 5 main bearings
Twin-Jet carb (2-bbl) w/ auto choke Single exhaust Reg fuel
Block ECG-6015 w/ EBU main bearing caps Block Casting Nos.
Heads ECG-6090-H (Conv Dr & OD), ECG-6090-R (Fordomatic Dr) Head Casting Nos.
Max allow oversize bore 0.060" + 3.62" = 3.68" bore = 281 CID
Shop Manual Maint & Tuneup Specs
173 hp @ 4400 rpm 260 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
176 hp @ 4400 rpm 264 lb-ft torque @ 2400 prm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic Dr
3.62" bore x 3.30" stroke 5 main bearings
Twin-Jet carb (2-bbl) w/ auto choke Single exhaust Reg fuel
Block ECG-6015 w/ EBU main bearing caps Block Casting Nos.
Heads ECG-6090-H (Conv Dr & OD), ECG-6090-R (Fordomatic Dr) Head Casting Nos.
Max allow oversize bore 0.060" + 3.62" = 3.68" bore = 281 CID
Shop Manual Maint & Tuneup Specs

Std in Fairlane & Station Wagon
Opt in Mainline & Customline
Not avail in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
8 cyl 90°-V 2 overhead-valve (intake 1.78," exh 1.51") Y-Block
200 hp @ 4600 rpm 285 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
202 hp @ 4600 rpm 289 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic Dr
3.75" bore x 3.30" stroke 5 main bearings
Holley Double Twin-Jet carb (4-bbl) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust
Reg fuel (Prem fuel for max performance)
Blocks ECK-6015, EDB-6015-A (Dearborn foundry),
ECZ-6015-A or ECZ-6015-B both w/ EBU main bearing caps Block Casting Nos.
Heads EDB-6090-B or ECZ-6090-B (Conv Dr & OD),
ECZ-6090-C (Fordomatic Dr) Head Casting Nos.
Max allow oversize bore 0.040" + 3.75" = 3.79" bore = 298 CID
Shop Manual Maint & Tuneup Specs
200 hp @ 4600 rpm 285 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
202 hp @ 4600 rpm 289 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic Dr
3.75" bore x 3.30" stroke 5 main bearings
Holley Double Twin-Jet carb (4-bbl) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust
Reg fuel (Prem fuel for max performance)
Blocks ECK-6015, EDB-6015-A (Dearborn foundry),
ECZ-6015-A or ECZ-6015-B both w/ EBU main bearing caps Block Casting Nos.
Heads EDB-6090-B or ECZ-6090-B (Conv Dr & OD),
ECZ-6090-C (Fordomatic Dr) Head Casting Nos.
Max allow oversize bore 0.040" + 3.75" = 3.79" bore = 298 CID
Shop Manual Maint & Tuneup Specs

Opt in Fairlane & Station Wagon
Not avail in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
8 cyl 90°-V 2 overhead-valve (intake 1.78," exh 1.51") Y-Block
(215 hp @ 4600 rpm 317 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Overdrive T-BIRD ONLY)
225 hp @ 4600 rpm 324 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 9.0 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic Dr
3.80" bore x 3.44" stroke 5 main bearings
Holley Double Twin-Jet carb (4-bbl) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust Prem fuel
Blocks ECZ-6015-A or ECZ-6015-B both w/ ECZ main bearing caps Block Casting Nos.
Heads ECZ-6090-B (Conv Dr & OD), ECZ-6090-C (Fordomatic Dr) Head Casting Nos.
Max allow oversize bore 0.040" + 3.80" bore = 3.84" bore = 319 CID
Shop Manual Maint & Tuneup Specs
(215 hp @ 4600 rpm 317 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Overdrive T-BIRD ONLY)
225 hp @ 4600 rpm 324 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 9.0 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic Dr
3.80" bore x 3.44" stroke 5 main bearings
Holley Double Twin-Jet carb (4-bbl) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust Prem fuel
Blocks ECZ-6015-A or ECZ-6015-B both w/ ECZ main bearing caps Block Casting Nos.
Heads ECZ-6090-B (Conv Dr & OD), ECZ-6090-C (Fordomatic Dr) Head Casting Nos.
Max allow oversize bore 0.040" + 3.80" bore = 3.84" bore = 319 CID
Shop Manual Maint & Tuneup Specs
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Transmissions Click "Shifting Gears" Owner's Manual Pages 12-14
Conventional Drive (3-speed Manual)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Std in all other models
Overdrive (3-speed Manual w/ Auto Planetary 4th-speed Gear)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (3-speed Automatic)
Std in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
Conventional Drive (3-speed Manual)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Std in all other models
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), & Reverse
All-helical gears, forged bronze synchronizers
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
All-helical gears, forged bronze synchronizers
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
Overdrive (3-speed Manual w/ Auto Planetary 4th-speed Gear)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), 4th (auto Overdrive, 30% lower eng rpm than 3rd), & Reverse
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
Overdrive T-handle below control panel
Engage OD in 3rd at any speed push in T-handle & let-up throttle,
auto cut-in at any speed above 27-28 mph, auto cut-out (return to 3rd) below 21-22 mph
Cut-out OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd (passing, hill climbing),
(throttle let-up returns OD)
"Lock out" OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd & pull out T-handle,
or when not driving in OD - or stopped - pull out T-handle
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
Overdrive T-handle below control panel
Engage OD in 3rd at any speed push in T-handle & let-up throttle,
auto cut-in at any speed above 27-28 mph, auto cut-out (return to 3rd) below 21-22 mph
Cut-out OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd (passing, hill climbing),
(throttle let-up returns OD)
"Lock out" OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd & pull out T-handle,
or when not driving in OD - or stopped - pull out T-handle
Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (3-speed Automatic)
Std in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
Low (1st), Intermediate (2nd, Passing), High (3rd), & Reverse
Automatic planetary gear train & single-stage 3-element hydralic-mechanical Torque Converter (oil cushion - no mechanical linkage between engine & drive train, no vacuum or electrical connections)
Safety-sequence gear selector on steering column, Illuminated indicator dial
Automatic planetary gear train & single-stage 3-element hydralic-mechanical Torque Converter (oil cushion - no mechanical linkage between engine & drive train, no vacuum or electrical connections)
Safety-sequence gear selector on steering column, Illuminated indicator dial
P Park
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
• start engine
DR Drive
• part-throttle 2nd gear take-off (typical driving), auto upshift to 3rd
• full-throttle 1st gear take-off (Speed-Trigger), auto upshifts to 2nd (30 mph) & 3rd (65 mph)
• increase- or full-throttle kick-down to 2nd (Passing gear) below 65-68 mph
• increase- or full-throttle kick-down to 1st below 18 mph
LO Low
• 1st gear take-off & hold up to 35 mph (auto upshifts to 2nd & 3rd if/when DR selected)
• downshift to 2nd below 60 & above 17-23 mph (engine braking)
• downshift to 1st below 17-23 mph (engine braking)
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
• start engine
DR Drive
• part-throttle 2nd gear take-off (typical driving), auto upshift to 3rd
• full-throttle 1st gear take-off (Speed-Trigger), auto upshifts to 2nd (30 mph) & 3rd (65 mph)
• increase- or full-throttle kick-down to 2nd (Passing gear) below 65-68 mph
• increase- or full-throttle kick-down to 1st below 18 mph
LO Low
• 1st gear take-off & hold up to 35 mph (auto upshifts to 2nd & 3rd if/when DR selected)
• downshift to 2nd below 60 & above 17-23 mph (engine braking)
• downshift to 1st below 17-23 mph (engine braking)
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1956 Ford Mainline, Customline, Fairlane, Station Wagon, & Courier
Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)
I-6 Mainline, Customline, & Fairlane
3:89 (opt 4.11) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
4.11 (opt 3.89) w/ opt Overdrive
3.22 (opt 3.55) w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
V-8 Mainline, Customline, & Fairlane
3:78 (opt 3.89) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
3.89 (opt 3.78) w/ opt Overdrive
3.22 (opt 3.55)* w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (std on Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code
I-6 & V-8 Station Wagon & I-6 & V-8 Courier
4.09 (opt 4.27) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
4.27 (opt none) w/ opt Overdrive
3.54 (opt none) w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)
I-6 Mainline, Customline, & Fairlane
3:89 (opt 4.11) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
4.11 (opt 3.89) w/ opt Overdrive
3.22 (opt 3.55) w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
V-8 Mainline, Customline, & Fairlane
3:78 (opt 3.89) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
3.89 (opt 3.78) w/ opt Overdrive
3.22 (opt 3.55)* w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (std on Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P-code
I-6 & V-8 Station Wagon & I-6 & V-8 Courier
4.09 (opt 4.27) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
4.27 (opt none) w/ opt Overdrive
3.54 (opt none) w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
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New "Luxury Lounge" Interior New Crestmark Body
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Power Assists New SelectAire Conditioner New MagicAire Heater
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Specifications
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Body Style S Body Type 78A Production (I-6) ? + (V-8) ? = 8,757 (Insert: 1955 Production Total 7,754)
Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Payloads GVWs Prices
Courier - Ranch Wagon
Sedan Delivery. 2 dr. 1 pass (driver). Base trim.
Std Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $1,740 Wash. D.C. ($1,725 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15," Payload 830 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb (incld), or
Opt Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $1,840 Wash. D.C. ($1,825 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15," Payload 711 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb (incld)
Courier - Parklane
Sedan Delivery. 2 dr. 3 pass (incld driver). Top trim.
Std Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) I-6 Courier-Parklane price not found with
Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15," Payload 830 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb (incld), or
Opt Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) V-8 Courier-Parklane price not found with
Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15," Payload 711 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb (incld)

Body Style S Body Type 78A Production (I-6) ? + (V-8) ? = 8,757 (Insert: 1955 Production Total 7,754)
Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Payloads GVWs Prices
Courier - Ranch Wagon
Sedan Delivery. 2 dr. 1 pass (driver). Base trim.
Std Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $1,740 Wash. D.C. ($1,725 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15," Payload 830 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb (incld), or
Opt Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $1,840 Wash. D.C. ($1,825 L.A. Calif.) with
Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15," Payload 711 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb (incld)
Courier - Parklane
Sedan Delivery. 2 dr. 3 pass (incld driver). Top trim.
Std Ford I-6 223 CID A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) I-6 Courier-Parklane price not found with
Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15," Payload 830 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb (incld), or
Opt Ford V-8 272 CID U-code eng (& std Conv Dr) V-8 Courier-Parklane price not found with
Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15," Payload 711 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb (incld)
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1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Engines
Ford I-6 223 CID A-code Std eng
Drives
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15" (incld)
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70)
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)
Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) (Courier & Station Wagon)
4.09 (opt 4.27) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
4.27 (opt (none) w/ opt Overdrive
3.54 (opt (none) w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
Tires Opt black sidewall tire prices not found
Std 6.70 x 15," 4-ply, tubless, black sidewalls
Opt 6.70 x 15," 6-ply, tubless, black sidewalls
Opt 7.10 x 15," 4-ply, tubless, black sidewalls
Opt 7.10 x 15," 6-ply, tubless, black sidewalls
Opt white sidewalls +$50
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Wheel Rims
Steel, 15 dia x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm)
Base Trim
• One sun visior • One armrest • One ashtray • One body mount mirror
• One front bucket seat (driver) w/ AJ-code dark brown skiver-grain vinyl cover, back folds forward
• One opt auxiliary front right bucket seat (passenger), back folds forward & whole seat tilts up forward
• Door & cargo area side panels of smooth medium brown pressed wood
• Cargo area floor of plywood on full-welded steel pan, underfloor storage w/ 2 hinged lids & spare tire well w/ hinged lid
• Side-hinged wide-opening rear door, holds open in all positions
Exterior Colors
Colonial White Raven Black Nocturne Blue Poly. Bermuda Blue Diamond Blue Pine Ridge Green Poly. Meadowmist Green Buckskin Tan Fiesta Red Platinum Gray
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Engines
Ford I-6 223 CID A-code Std eng
6 cyl in-line 2 overhead-valve
137 hp @ 4000 rpm 202 lb-ft torque @ 1600-2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr w/ all drives
3.62" bore x 3.60" stroke 4 main bearings
1-bbl carb w/ manual choke Single exhaust Reg fuel
Ford V-8 272 CID U-code Opt eng137 hp @ 4000 rpm 202 lb-ft torque @ 1600-2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr w/ all drives
3.62" bore x 3.60" stroke 4 main bearings
1-bbl carb w/ manual choke Single exhaust Reg fuel
8 cyl 90°-V 2 overhead-valve (intake 1.78," exh 1.51") Y-Block
173 hp @ 4400 rpm 260 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
176 hp @ 4400 rpm 264 lb-ft torque @ 2400 prm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic Dr
3.62" bore x 3.30" stroke 5 main bearings
Twin-Jet carb (2-bbl) w/ auto choke Single exhaust Reg fuel
173 hp @ 4400 rpm 260 lb-ft torque @ 2400 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
176 hp @ 4400 rpm 264 lb-ft torque @ 2400 prm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic Dr
3.62" bore x 3.30" stroke 5 main bearings
Twin-Jet carb (2-bbl) w/ auto choke Single exhaust Reg fuel
Drives
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15" (incld)
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70)
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), Tires 4-ply 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20)
Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) (Courier & Station Wagon)
4.09 (opt 4.27) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
4.27 (opt (none) w/ opt Overdrive
3.54 (opt (none) w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
Tires Opt black sidewall tire prices not found
Std 6.70 x 15," 4-ply, tubless, black sidewalls
Opt 6.70 x 15," 6-ply, tubless, black sidewalls
Opt 7.10 x 15," 4-ply, tubless, black sidewalls
Opt 7.10 x 15," 6-ply, tubless, black sidewalls
Opt white sidewalls +$50
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Wheel Rims
Steel, 15 dia x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm)
Base Trim
• One sun visior • One armrest • One ashtray • One body mount mirror
• One front bucket seat (driver) w/ AJ-code dark brown skiver-grain vinyl cover, back folds forward
• One opt auxiliary front right bucket seat (passenger), back folds forward & whole seat tilts up forward
• Door & cargo area side panels of smooth medium brown pressed wood
• Cargo area floor of plywood on full-welded steel pan, underfloor storage w/ 2 hinged lids & spare tire well w/ hinged lid
• Side-hinged wide-opening rear door, holds open in all positions
Exterior Colors
Colonial White Raven Black Nocturne Blue Poly. Bermuda Blue Diamond Blue Pine Ridge Green Poly. Meadowmist Green Buckskin Tan Fiesta Red Platinum Gray
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