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
© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, Form FD-7 57 1 Rev. 1-56, Litho. in U.S.A.

New Thunderbird Styling   New "Lifeguard Design"

 
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)

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)

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).
 
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)
INSERT

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)
INSERT

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)

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)
INSERT

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

Ford's Rugged Chassis Design

New "Luxury Lounge" Interior   New Crestmark Body

Power Assists   New SelectAire Conditioner   New MagicAire Heater

Power Assists   New SelectAire Conditioner   New MagicAire Heater

 
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Specifications

Click full specs  1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure
 

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)

1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery)
 
Engines
Ford I-6  223 CID  A-code   Std eng
Ford V-8  272 CID  U-code   Opt 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
Click  Tires, Payloads, & GVWs
 
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
 
Click full specs  1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure