1956 Ford Car & Station Wagon (All) Brochure
© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, Form FD-7 57 1 Rev. 1-56, Litho. in U.S.A.

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1956 Ford Mainline & Customline Models & Specs - view or print 8-page PDF (here)
        •  Color Schemes - view or print 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane & Fairlane Crown Victoria Models & Specs - view or print 8-page PDF (here)
        •  Color Schemes - view or print 10-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Station Wagon & Courier Models & Specs - view or print 9-page PDF (here)
        •  Ranch Wagon, Parklane, & 6-Pass Country Sedan Color Schemes - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
        •  8-Pass Country Sedan, Country Squire, & Courier Color Schemes - view or print 6-page PDF (here)

"Lifeguard Design" Brochure (here)

1956 FORD MAINLINE SERIES
3 models. Base trim. 1 sun visor, 1 armrest, 1 ashtray, 2 coat hooks, & plain bezel control knobs. Opt pass side sun visor. Opt pass side front door armrest & rear doors armrests (Fordor) or rear sides armrests (Tudor). Opt ashtray in back of front seat (Fordor) or in rear armrests (Tudor). Single-Tone Dark Gray Metallic instr panel. Black 18" deep-center 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome center horn button) & column. Dual elec horns. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. 11" dia drum brakes. 15" dia x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm), steel wheel rims. 6.70 x15" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.




2 dr, 3 pass     Body Style G     Body Type 70D     Production (I-6) 6,160 + (V-8 272/292) 1,860 = 8,020  (NOTE '55 prod 8,809)
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Rear compartment  (no back seat)  for Doctor's bags, salesmen's sample cases, etc., level floor 60.4" wide x 31.9" deep

Std  Ford V-8  272-cid  173/176-hp  U-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,096.81 L.A. Calif. ($2,130 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,143 lb / curb 3,330 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,173 lb / curb 3,350 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,278 / curb 3,460 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (Conv Dr)  $50 + $2,096.81 = $2,146.81,  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192),  or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,003.04 L.A. Calif. ($2,030 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,032 lb / curb 3,220 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,062 lb / curb 3,240 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,167 lb / curb 3,350 lb

COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Mainline Tudor Business Sedan
Rear Compartment
        •  Black composition board back & side panels, hard-surface, smooth-finish
        •  Black rubber mat, heavy-ribbed pattern
1 int Upholstery Trim  (only)
        •   Gray Lattice Cloth - BE-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth
        •   Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern
9 ext Single-Tone

1956 early model-year Mainline Tudor Business Sedan w/ black rubber windshield & rear window molding. No bodyside molding




2 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  G     Body Type  70A     Production (I-6) 52,078 + (V-8 272 & 292) 54,896 = 106,974
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights

Std  Ford V-8  272-cid  173/176-hp  U-code eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,200.89 L.A. Calif. ($2,225 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,198 lb / curb 3,370 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,228 lb / curb 3,390 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,333 / curb 3,510 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)  $50 + $2,200.89 = $2,250.89,  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192),  or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,107.12 L.A. Calif. ($2,125 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,087 lb / curb 3,260 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,117 lb / curb 3,280 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,222 lb / curb 3,390 lb

COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan
3 int Upholstery Trim    seat bolster / seat cushion & back
        •   Gray Lattice Cloth - BE-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth
        •   Red & White Styletex - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic   Optional
        •   Blue & White Styletex - BH-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic   Optional
9 ext Single-Tone


1956 early model-year Mainline w/ black rubber windshield & rear window molding. No bodyside molding


1956 mid/late model-year Mainline w/ bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding


1956 mid/late model-year Mainline w/ bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip double molding. Spring Color Conv Two-Tone VE-code Berkshire Green & Colonial White ext paint


4 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  G     Body Type  73A     Production (I-6) ____ + (V-8 272 & 292) ____ = 49,448
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights

Std  Ford V-8  272-cid  173/176-hp  U-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,247.07 L.A. Calif. ($2,270 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,238 lb / curb 3,420 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,268 lb / curb 3,440 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,373 / curb 3,550 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)  $50 + $2,247.07 = $2,297.07,  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192),  or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,153.30 L.A. Calif. ($2,170 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,127 lb / curb 3,310 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,157 lb / curb 3,330 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,262 lb / curb 3,440 lb
 
COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan
3 int Upholstery Trim    seat bolster / seat cushion & back
        •   Gray Lattice Cloth - BE-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth
        •   Red & White Styletex - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic   Optional
        •   Blue & White Styletex - BH-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic   Optional
9 ext Single-Tone


1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan   6-cyl price new  $2,153.30  (L.A. Calif.) w/ optional  Ford I-6  223-cid 137-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code eng, 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, & 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle & standard 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example is of mid/late model-year production w/ bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding. Std Single-Tone D-code  Diamond Blue  ext paint. Opt White Sidewall Tires +$50.

1956 FORD CUSTOMLINE SERIES
3 models. Mid trim. 2 sun visors, 4 armrests, 2 coat hooks, bright escutcheon control knobs, & 2 passenger-assist straps (Tudor). Ashtrays in instr panel & in back of front seat (Fordor) or in rear armrests (Tudor). Auto pop-out cigarette lighter. Color-keyed Single-Tone instr panel. Black 18" dia deep-center 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome 2/3-circle horn ring) & column. Dual elec horns. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside full-length mid spear-tip molding. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. 11" dia drum brakes. 15" dia x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm), steel wheel rims. 6.70 x 15" (7.10 x 15" Customline Victoria Fordomatic Dr) bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.



2 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  G     Body Type  70B     Production (I-6) 29,127 + (V-8 272 & 292) 135,701 = 164,828
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights

Std  Ford V-8  272-cid  173/176-hp  U-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,325.31 L.A. Calif. ($2,395 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,218 lb / curb 3,390 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,248 lb / curb 3,420 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,353 / curb 3,530 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)  $50 + $2,325.31 = $2,375.31,  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192),  or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,231.54 L.A. Calif. ($2,295 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,107 lb / curb 3,280 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,137 lb / curb 3,310 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,242 lb / curb 3,420 lb

COLOR SCHEMES - view or print PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan
5 int Upholstery Trim (below)
9 ext Single-Tone
7 ext Conv Two-Tone


1956 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan   Std Single-Tone E-Code  Colonial White  ext paint




4 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  G     Body Type  73B     Production (I-6) 25,092 + (V-8 272 & 292) 145,603 = 170,695
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights

Std  Ford V-8  272-cid  173/176-hp  U-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,372.49 L.A. Calif. ($2,440 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,218 lb / curb 3,390 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,248 lb / curb 3,420 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,353 / curb 3,530 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)  $50 + $2,372.49 = $2,422.49,  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire cond) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192),  or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,278.72 L.A. Calif. ($2,340 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,107 lb / curb 3,280 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,137 lb / curb 3,310 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,242 lb / curb 3,420 lb

COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan
5 int Upholstery Trim (below)
9 ext Single-Tone
7 ext Conv Two-Tone


1956 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan   Mid trim. Price 6-cyl new  $2,278.72  (L.A. Calif.) w/ optional Ford I-6  223-cid 137-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code eng, 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle, & standard 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has opt Spring Color Conventional Two-Tone GF-code  Meadowmist Green  &  Pine Ridge Green Poly.  ext paint +$19.35, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15 [est], & White Sidewall Tires +$50.




2 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  V     Body Type  64D     Production (I-6) 1,791 + (V-8 272 & 292) 31,339 = 33,130
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Pillarless hardtop, windows roll down out of sight

Std  Ford V-8  272-cid  173/176-hp  U-code  eng (& Conv Dr)  $ _____   [price not found by Editor],  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,345 lb / curb 3,530 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,375 lb / curb 3,550 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,480 lb / curb 3,660 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)  $ _____   [price not found by Editor],  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192),  or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)  $ _____   [price not found by Editor],  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,202 lb / curb 3,370 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,232 lb / curb 3,420 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,337 lb / curb 3,510 lb
 
COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan, Customline Fordor Sedan, & Customline Victoria
5 int Upholstery Trim    seat bolster / seat cushion & back
        •   Blue Checker Cloth - B-code Light Blue Vinyl & Med Blue Cloth
        •   Green Wave Cloth - C-code Light Green Vinyl & Med Green Cloth
        •   Gray Wave Cloth - E-code Dark Gray Vinyl & Light Gray Cloth
        •   Blue & White Styletex - BH-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic   Optional
        •   Red & White Styletex - AT-code White Vinyl  & Red Woven Plastic   Optional
9 ext Single-Tone
7 ext Conv Two-Tone


1956 Ford Customline Victoria   Base V-8 price new [not found by Editor].  Std Ford V-8  272-cid 173-hp 2-bbl single-exh Y-block U-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has opt Conventional Two-Tone CE-code  Bermuda Blue  &  Colonial White  paint +$19.35, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15, & White Sidewall Tires +$50.

1956 FORD FAIRLANE SERIES FACTS & STATS  (links)
1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner (here)

1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner (here)

1956 FORD STATION WAGON SERIES FACTS & STATS  (links)
1956 Ford Ranch Wagon (here)
1956 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon (here)
1956 Ford Parklane (here)

1956 Ford 6-Passenger Country Sedan (here)
1956 Ford 8-Passenger Country Sedan (here)
1956 Ford Country Squire (here)

 
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1956 FORD COURIER FACTS & STATS
1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) (here)