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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.
PAGE INDEX Click links or scrowll down
• Mainline Tudor Business Sedan
• Mainline Tudor Sedan
• Mainline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Tudor Sedan
• Customline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Victoria
• Engines
• Transmissions
• Chassis
• Mainline Tudor Sedan
• Mainline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Tudor Sedan
• Customline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Victoria
• Engines
• Transmissions
• Chassis
• Fairlane Club Sedan
• Fairlane Town Sedan
• Fairlane Victoria
• Fairlane Fordor Victoria (Brochure)
• Fairlane Crown Victoria
• Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner
• Fairlane Sunliner
• Crestmark Body
• "Luxury Lounge" Interior
• Power Assists
• Fairlane Town Sedan
• Fairlane Victoria
• Fairlane Fordor Victoria (Brochure)
• Fairlane Crown Victoria
• Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner
• Fairlane Sunliner
• Crestmark Body
• "Luxury Lounge" Interior
• Power Assists
"Lifeguard Design" Brochure (here)Thunderbird Styling Thunderbird Power Lifeguard Design
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1956 FORD MAINLINE SERIES
3 models. Base trim. 1 sun visor, 1 armrest, 1 ashtray, & 2 coat hooks. Opt passenger side sun visor. Opt passenger front door armrest, & rear door armrests (Fordor) or rear side armrests (Tudor). Opt ashtray back of front seat (Fordor) or in rear armrests (Tudor). Plain instrument panel knobs. Dk. Gray Metallic instrument panel. Black 18" 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ center chrome horn button) & column. Dual electric horns. Bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.
NOTE
• Early model-year Mainlines have black rubber windshield & rear window moldings & no bodyside molding.
• Mid & late model-year Mainlines have bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding (& Single-Tone or Conv Two-Tone color) or spear-tip twin molding (& Conv Two-Tone color).
• Early model-year Mainlines have black rubber windshield & rear window moldings & no bodyside molding.
• Mid & late model-year Mainlines have bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding (& Single-Tone or Conv Two-Tone color) or spear-tip twin molding (& Conv Two-Tone color).
Body Style G Body Type 70D Production (I-6) 6,160 + (V-8) 1,860 = 8,020 (NOTE 1955 production 8,809)
2 dr, 3 pass Prices Interiors Colors Tires Weights
No back seat—rear compartment (for briefcases, sample cases, etc.), 60.4" wide x 31.9" long, level floor
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.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (Conv Dr) $50 + $2,096.81 = $2,146.81 either eng 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) $2,003.04 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)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110)
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192)
COLORS Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Mainline Tudor Business Sedan
Rear Compartment
• Black hard-finished smooth-surfaced composition board back & side panels
• Black rubber mat arrowhead pattern
One Int Trim (only)
• Gray Lattice Cloth - BE-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth. Black rubber mat.
9 Ext Single-Tone
1956 Ford Mainline Tudor Business Sedan Early model-year Mainline w/ black rubber windshield & rear window molding. Photos Top Classic Cars For Sale.
Body Style G Body Type 70A Production (I-6) 52,078 + (V-8) 54,896 = 106,974
2 dr, 6 pass Prices Interiors Colors 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.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) $50 + $2,200.89 = $2,250.89 either eng 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) $2,107.12 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)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110)
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires $178.20 ($192)
COLORS Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan
3 Int Trim seat bolster / seat back & cushion / mat
• Gray Lattice Cloth - BE-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth. Black rubber mat.
• Red & White Styletex - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. Optional
• Blue & White Styletex - BH-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. Optional
9 Ext Single-Tone
1956 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan Early model-year Mainline w/ black rubber windshield & rear window molding. Photo Velocity Automotive Journal.
Mid or late model-year Mainline w/ bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding.
Mid or late model-year Mainline w/ bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip twin molding.
Body Style G Body Type 73A Production (I-6) ? + (V-8) ? = 49,448
4 dr, 6 pass Prices Interiors Colors 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.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) $50 + $2,247.07 = $2,297.07 either eng 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) $2,153.30 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)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110)
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192)
COLORS Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan
3 Int Trim seat bolster / seat back & cushion / mat
• Gray Lattice Cloth - BE-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth. Black rubber mat.
• Red & White Styletex - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. Optional
• Blue & White Styletex - BH-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. Optional
9 Ext Single-Tone
1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan Price new $2,153.30 w/ opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng, 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example is of mid or late model-year production w/ bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding. Std Single-Tone D-code Diamond Blue paint & opt White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo en.wheelsage.org.
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1956 FORD CUSTOMLINE SERIES
3 models. Mid trim. 2 sun visors, 4 armrests, 2 coat hooks, & 2 passenger-assist straps on Tudor "B" pillars. Ashtrays in instrument panel, & back of front seat (Fordor) or in rear armrests (Tudor). Auto pop-out cigarette lighter. Instrument panel knobs have bright inserts. Color-keyed Single-Tone instrument panel. Black 18" 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome 2/3-circle horn ring) & column. Dual electric horns. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & full-length bodyside spear-tip moldings. Bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.
Body Style G Body Type 70B Production (I-6) 29,127 + (V-8) 135,701 = 164,828
2 dr, 6 pass Prices Interiors Colors 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.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) $50 + $2,325.31 = $2,375.31 either eng 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) $2,231.54 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)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110)
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192)
COLORS Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan
5 Int 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.
Body Style G Body Type 73B Production (I-6) 25,092 + (V-8) 145,603 = 170,695
4 dr, 6 pass Prices Interiors Colors 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.) or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) $50 + $2,372.49 = $2,422.49 either eng 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)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110)
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192)
COLORS Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan
5 Int Trim (below)
9 Ext Single-Tone
7 Ext Conv Two-Tone
1956 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan Mid trim. Price new $2,278.72 w/ opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng & 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" 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. Photo Velocity Automotive Journal.
Body Style V Body Type 64D Production (I-6) 1,791 + (V-8) 31,339 = 33,130
2 dr, 6 pass. "Open air" hardtop—windows roll down out of sight. Prices Interiors Colors Tires Weights
Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) price not found or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) price not found either eng 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 w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110)
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192)
COLORS Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan, Customline Fordor Sedan, & Customline Victoria
5 Int Trim seat bolster / seat back & cushion / mat
• Blue Checker Cloth - B-code Light Blue Vinyl & Med Blue Cloth. Black rubber mat.
• Green Wave Cloth - C-code Light Green Vinyl & Med Green Cloth. Black rubber mat.
• Gray Wave Cloth - E-code Dark Gray Vinyl & Light Gray Cloth. Black rubber mat.
• Blue & White Styletex - BH-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. Optional
• Red & White Styletex - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic. Black rubber mat. Optional
9 Ext Single-Tone
7 Ext Conv Two-Tone
1956 Ford Customline Victoria Base price new not found. Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173-hp U-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has opt Conventional Two-Tone CE-code Bermuda Blue & Colonial White ext 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.
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1956 FORD FAIRLANE SERIES
1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan facts & stats (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan Base price new $2,434.80 w/ std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp M-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has Single-Tone A-code Raven Black ext paint (incld) & opt Side Shades (+$?), Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, Front Fender Ornaments (+$?), Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo en.wheelsage.org.
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan facts & stats (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan Top trim. Base price new $2,481.98 w/ std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" tires. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone Spring Color (Apr 1, 1956) Y-code Sunset Coral & Colonial White ext paint +$45, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo en.wheelsage.org.
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria facts & stats (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Top trim. Base price new $2,585.32 w/ std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp M-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" tires. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone DE-code Diamond Blue & Colonial White ext paint +$45, Spotlights (+$?), Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, Door Edge Guards (+$?), Sports Spare Wheel Carrier +$135, Front Fender Ornaments (+$?), Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo en.wheelsage.org.
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner facts & stats (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Top trim. Base price new $2,764.91 w/ std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp M-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 Style-Tone Two-Tone KA-code Fiesta Red & Raven Black ext paint +$45, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, Spotlights (+$), De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Road Lamps (+$?), Grille Guard +$27, Front Bumper Wing Guards +$27, Rear Deck Guard +$27, Rear Bumper Wing Guards +$27, Front Fender Ornaments (+$?), Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, & White Sidewall Tires +$50.
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1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria facts & stats (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Top trim. Base price new $2,732.09. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone DE-code Diamond Blue & Colonial White ext paint +$45, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Sports Spare Wheel Carrier +$135, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, White Sidewall Tires +$50, & modern aftermarket 1962-64 Thunderbird-style chrome wire wheels w/ spinners (n/a). Photo Streetside Classics.
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner facts & stats (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner Base price new $2,802.99 incld transparent top. This example has std Single-Tone K-code Fiesta Red ext paint & opt Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Sports Spare Wheel Carrier +$135, Grille Guard +$27, Front Bumper Wing Guards +$27, Rear Deck Guard +$27, Rear Bumper Wing Guards +$27, Door Edge Guards (+$?), Front Fender Ornaments (+$?), Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo RM Sotheby's.
1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria facts & stats (here)
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1956 FORD STATION WAGON SERIES
1956 Ford Ranch Wagon facts & stats (here)
1956 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon facts & stats (here)
1956 Ford Parklane facts & stats (here)
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1956 Ford 6-Passenger Country Sedan facts & stats (here)
1956 Ford 8-Passenger Country Sedan facts & stats (here)
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Ford's Rugged Chassis Design
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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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Power Assists New SelectAire Conditioner New MagicAire Heater
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Specifications
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1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) facts & stats (here)Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
