Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
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 scroll down
• Mainline Tudor Bus Sdn 3 pass
• Mainline Tudor Sedan
• Mainline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Tudor Sedan
• Customline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Victoria 2 dr, hdtp
• Mainline Tudor Sedan
• Mainline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Tudor Sedan
• Customline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Victoria 2 dr, hdtp
• Fairlane Club Sedan 2 dr
• Fairlane Town Sedan 4 dr
• Fairlane Victoria 2 dr, hdtp
• Fairlane Fordor Victoria 4 dr, hdtp
• Fairlane Crown Victoria (steel top)
• Fairlane Crn Vic Skyliner transp top
• Fairlane Sunliner 2 dr, conv
• Fairlane Town Sedan 4 dr
• Fairlane Victoria 2 dr, hdtp
• Fairlane Fordor Victoria 4 dr, hdtp
• Fairlane Crown Victoria (steel top)
• Fairlane Crn Vic Skyliner transp top
• Fairlane Sunliner 2 dr, conv
• Ranch Wagon 2 dr, 6 pass
• Custom Ranch Wagon 2 dr, 6 pass
• Parklane 2 dr, 6 pass, "sport wagon"
• 6-Pass Country Sedan 4 dr, wagon
• 8-Pass Country Sedan 4 dr, wagon
• Country Squire 4 dr, 8 pass, "woody"
• Courier (Sdn Delv) 2 dr, 1 pass, panel
• Custom Ranch Wagon 2 dr, 6 pass
• Parklane 2 dr, 6 pass, "sport wagon"
• 6-Pass Country Sedan 4 dr, wagon
• 8-Pass Country Sedan 4 dr, wagon
• Country Squire 4 dr, 8 pass, "woody"
• Courier (Sdn Delv) 2 dr, 1 pass, panel
1956 Ford Mainline & Customline Models & Specs - view or print 8-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane & Crown Victoria Models & Specs - view or print 8-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Station Wagon & Courier Models & Specs - view or print 9-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane & Crown Victoria Models & Specs - view or print 8-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Station Wagon & Courier Models & Specs - view or print 9-page PDF (here)
• Engines • Transmissions • Chassis • Crestmark Body • "Luxury Lounge" Interior
• Power Assists • SelectAire Conditioner • Accessories • Mechanical Specs
• Power Assists • SelectAire Conditioner • Accessories • Mechanical Specs
"Lifeguard Design" Brochure (here)Thunderbird Styling Thunderbird Power Lifeguard Design
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
1956 FORD MAINLINE SERIES
3 models. Base trim. 1 sun visor, 1 armrest, 1 ashtray, 2 coat hooks, & plain control panel knobs.. 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). Dk. Gray Metallic control panel. Black 18" deep-center 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ center chrome horn button) & steering column. Dual electric horns. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. Std 6.70 x15" 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 double 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 double molding (& Conv Two-Tone color).
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
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.) 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 lb 3,173 / 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 lb / 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 side & back panels: composition board, hard-finish, smooth-surface
• Black rubber mat: heavy, patterned
One int Trim Upholstery (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.
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 lb / 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 Trim Upholstery 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 double molding. Spring Color (Apr 1, 1956) 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) ? = 49,448Prices 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 lb / 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 Trim Upholstery 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.
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
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 control panel & back of front seat (Fordor) or in rear armrests (Tudor). Auto pop-out cigarette lighter. Color-keyed Single-Tone control panel. Black 18" deep-center 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome 2/3-circle horn ring) & steering column. Dual electric horns. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside full-length spear-tip moldings. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. Std 6.70 x 15" (7.10 x 15" 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 lb / 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 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan
5 int Trim Upholstery (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 lb / 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 Trim Upholstery (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.
2 dr, 6 pass Body Style V Body Type 64D Production (I-6) 1,791 + (V-8 272/292) 31,339 = 33,130
"Open air" hardtop, windows roll down out of sight. Prices Interiors Tires Weights
Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) price not found 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 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), 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 Trim Upholstery 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.
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
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)
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria (here)
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
1956 FORD STATION WAGON SERIES FACTS & STATS (links)
1956 Ford Ranch Wagon (here)
1956 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon (here)
1956 Ford Parklane (here)
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
1956 Ford 6-Passenger Country Sedan (here)
1956 Ford 8-Passenger Country Sedan (here)
1956 Ford Country Squire (here)
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
Ford's Rugged Chassis Design
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
New "Luxury Lounge" Interior New Crestmark Body
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
Power Assists New SelectAire Conditioner New MagicAire Heater
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
Power Assists New SelectAire Conditioner New MagicAire Heater
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
Specifications
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
1956 FORD COURIER FACTS & STATS (link)
1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) (here)
Click ▼ to enlarge . . .
