1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Based on Ranch Wagon, $1,738.00 [est] (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code eng & Conv Dr 3-spd trans. This example has std Single-Tone E-code Colonial White ext paint (incld) & opt Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20 & Spotlights (+$ n/a).1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Body Style S Body Type 78A Production (I-6) ____ + (V-8) ____ = 8,757 (NOTE 1955 prod 7,754)
Panel-type side-hinged wide-opening rear door holds open in any position
• Courier - based on Ranch Wagon 2 dr, 1 pass (driver)
Std Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $1,738 L.A. Calif. [est]
($1,750 Wash. D.C. [est]), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20, or
Opt Ford V-8 272-cid 173-hp (176-hp w/ Fordomatic Dr) U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $1,831.77 L.A. Calif. [est]
($1,850.00 Wash. D.C. [est]), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20
• Courier - based on Parklane 2 dr, 3 pass (driver & 2 pass)
Std Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,032.66 [est]
($2,072 Wash. D.C. [est]), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none axle , 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20.00, or
Opt Ford V-8 272-cid 173-hp (176-hp w/ Fordpmatic Dr) U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,126.43 [est]
($2,172 Wash D.C. [est]), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld)
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20.00
1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Based on Parklane, $2,032.66 [est] (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code eng & Conv Dr 3-spd trans. This example has opt BG-code White Vinyl & Orange Vinyl int trim upholstery, NE-code Mandarin Orange & Colonial White ext paint, Outside Visor (+$ n/a), Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Wheel Trim Rings (+$ n/a), & White Sidewall Tires +$50.
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• Mechanical Specs • Y-8 Engine • I-6 Engine • Trans • Chassis • Interior • Data Plate
Base Trim
• 1 sun visor • 1 armrest • 1 ashtray • 1 interior light, intigrated switch
• 1 front bucket seat (driver), skiver-grained vinyl cover, non-sag, back folds forward
- opt matching auxiliary front bucket seat (pass), back folds forward, whole seat tilts up forward
- opt full-width front seat (driver & 2 pass)
• A-code Raven Black 18" dia deep-center 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome center horn button) & column
• Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern
• Black rubber windshield & rear window molding
Features
• 1 body mount rear view mirror, left door • dual windshield wipers • dual elec horns
• 102 cubic-feet of cargo capacity (incld front space to right of driver's seat)
• cargo area 5/8" plywood floor on welded steel ribbed floor pan
• cargo area underfloor storage well (behind seat & in front of axle), 2 hinged lids
• cargo area underfloor spare tire well (behind axle) w/ spare tire & jack, hinged lid
• 7-leaf rear springs • 11" dia drum brakes • opt higher load rating tires & tubes
• I-6 coolant capacity 15 gt (rad) + 1 qt (heater) = 16 qt US, 18" dia 3-blade fan
• V-8 coolant capacity 19 qt (rad) + 1 qt (heater) = 20 qt US, 18-1/2" dia 4-blade fan
COLORS 1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) - Ranch Wagon
1 int Trim Upholstery – AJ-code Dark Brown Vinyl
• Dark Brown seat(s)
• Chrome Gray Metallic sun visor bracket
• Dark Brown Metallic instr panel & garnish molding
• Medium Brown grained vinyl headlining
• Medium Brown composition board front doors & cargo area side panels, hard-surface, smooth-finish
10 ext Single-Tone
• A-code Raven Black • B-code Nocturne Blue Poly. • C-code Bermuda Blue
• D-code Diamond Blue • E-code Colonial White • F-code Pine Ridge Green Poly.
• G-code Meadowmist Green • H-code Platinum Gray • J-code Buckskin Tan • K-code Fiesta Red
COLORS 1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) - Parklane
Limited int Trim Upholstery (here)
Limited ext Single-Tone (here)
Limited ext Conv Two-Tone (here)
Dimensions
Weights Pounds (lb) estimated
Front Rear Curb Payload GVWR Tires (bias-ply black-sidewall tubeless)
Std Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng
• Std F 1757 + R 1513 = Curb 3270 + Payload 830 = GVWR 4100 w/ 6.70 x 15" 4-ply Tires
• Opt F 1760 + R 1516 = Curb 3276 + Payload 924 = GVWR 4200 w/ 7.10 x 15" 4-ply Tires
• Opt F 1762 + R 1518 = Curb 3280 + Payload 1320 = GVWR 4600 w/ 7.10 x 15" 6-ply Tires
Opt Ford V-8 272-cid 173-hp (176-hp w/ Fordomatic Dr) U-code eng
• Std F 1876 + R 1513 = Curb 3389 + Payload 711 = GVWR 4100 w/ 6.70 x 15" 4-ply Tires
• Opt F 1879 + R 1516 = Curb 3395 + Payload 805 = GVWR 4200 w/ 7.10 x 15" 4-ply Tires
• Opt F 1881 + R 1518 = Curb 3399 + Payload 1201 = GVWR 4600 w/ 7.10 x 15" 6-ply Tires
WEIGHTS (manufacturer's estimates for base models by eng & trans type, options not incld)
Dry Weight: stated weight (without coolant, oils, fuel, driver, pass, or cargo)
Shipping Weight: ready to ship—dry weight plus coolant, oils, & some fuel (without driver, passengers, or cargo)
Curb Weight: ready to drive—shipping weight plus full coolant, oils, fuel (without driver, passengers, or cargo)
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): loaded weight (gross)—curb weight plus weight of driver, passengers, & actual cargo
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): maximum loaded weight (gross) as recommended by manufacturer
Maximum Load Weight (Payload): GVWR minus curb weight
1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) AJ-code Dark Brown Vinyl int trim upholsteryTires
• Std 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall = 4,100 lb GVWR
• Opt 6.70 x 15" bias 6-ply tubeless black sidewall = (not rated)
• Opt 7.10 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall = 4,200 lb GVWR
• Opt 7.10 x 15" bias 6-ply tubeless black sidewall = 4,600 lb GVWR
Opt Tubes prices not found Opt White Sidewalls +$50
1956 Ford Truck Illustrated Facts & Feature Manual
Including Courier
© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 9-1-55, Rev. 6-1-56, Printed in U.S.A. Pages 33-40
Opt matching auxiliary front bucket seat (passenger), back folds forward, whole seat tilts up & forward
1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Data Plate
SERIAL NO.
U ENGINE TYPE - Ford V-8 272-cid (173-hp or 176-hp w/ Fordomatic Dr)
6 MODEL YEAR - 1956
F ASSEMBLY PLANT - Dearborn, MI
S BODY (STYLE) - Sedan Delivery
260878 CONSECUTIVE UNIT NO. (starting at 100001) - 160,878th vehicle (of all models) assembled so far, at the Dearborn plant, for the 1956 model-year
78A BODY (TYPE) - Sedan Delivery
E COLOR (BODY) - Colonial White ext paint
AJ TRIM (INTERIOR COLOR) - "Dark Brown Vinyl"
PRODUCTION CODE
9 DAY OF THE MONTH scheduled for assembly - 9th (Monday) (on or about)
D MONTH scheduled for assembly - April (1956) (on or about)
1527 SCHEDULED ITEM NO. (assigned by plant to body) - 1,527th vehicle (of all models) scheduled for assembly Mon, April 9 (1956) (on or about)
Panel-type side-hinged wide-opening rear door holds open in any position
