1956 Ford Fairlane & Fairlane Crown Victoria Brochure
© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, Form FD-7575, Litho in U.S.A. 9-55

1956 Ford Fairlane Models
 
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1956 FORD FAIRLANE SERIES
7 models. Top trim. Color-keyed 18" dia steering wheel (w/ chrome 2/3-circle horn ring) & column, Two-Tone control panel, & looped rayon carpet. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, drip (except Sunliner), & bodyside sweep wide moldings. Bodyside molding has black-painted jet exhaust design at rear. Bumper-ported dual exhaust. Bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.
 
 

Body Style  V     Body Type  64C     Production (I-6) 727 + (V-8) 177,008 = 177,735
2 dr, 6 pass. Pillarless hardtop, windows roll down out of sight.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,585.32 L.A. Calif. ($2,701 Wash. D.C.)   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)   $2,491.55 Wash. D.C. ($2,551 L.A. Calif.)   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),   or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Fairlane Victoria $2,585.32 + T-Bird Special V8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 = $2,863.52   w/
        7.10 x 15" tires & 3.22 (opt none) axle incld
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
•  Blue Tree Pattern - BS-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Cloth. Blue carpet.
•  Green Tree Pattern - C-code Light Green Vinyl & Med Green Cloth. Green carpet.
•  Black Tree Pattern - AD-code White Vinyl & Black Cloth. Black carpet.
•  Peacock Tree Pattern - AN-code White Vinyl & Dark Peacock Cloth. Blue carpet.
•  Orange & White Vinyls - BG-code White Vinyl & Orange Vinyl. Orange carpet.  Optional
•  Red Mosaic & White Vinyl  - BL-code White Vinyl & Red Bodycloth. Red carpet.
 
10 Ext Single-Tone
5 Ext Conv Two-Tone
12 Ext Style-Tone Two-Tone

1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria   Top trim. Base price new  $2,585.32  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" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. Opt Fordomatic Drive +$178.20. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone KE-code  Fiesta Red  &  Colonial White  ext paint +$26.90, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15, & White Sidewall Tires +$50.  Photo en.wheelsage.org.

 

Body Style  W     Body Type  64A  (steel top)     Production (I-6) 103 + (V-8) 9,106 = 9,209
2-dr, 6-pass.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
Bright-metal "crown of chrome," extra-wide top edges & C-pillars moldings, & top of rear fenders moldings.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,732.09 L.A. ($2,844 Wash. D.C.)   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)   $2,638.32 L.A. Calif. ($2,694 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),   or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Fairlane Crown Victoria $2,732.09 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 = $3,010.29   w/
        7.10 x 15" tires & 3.22 (opt none) axle incld
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
4 Int Trim (below)
 
4 Ext Single-Tone
4 Ext Conv Two-Tone
4 Ext Style-Tone Two-Tone

1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria   Top trim. Base price new  $2,732.09. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone KE-code  Fiesta Red  &  Colonial White  ext paint +$26.90, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Grille & Bumper Wing Guards +$54, Rear Deck & Bumper Wing Guards +$54, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, & White Sidewall Tires +$50.
 
 
 

Body Style  W     Body Type  64B  (transparent top)     Production (I-6) ? + (V-8) ? = 603
2-dr, 6-pass    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
Bright-metal "crown of chrome," extra-wide top edges & C-pillars moldings, & top of rear fenders moldings.
 
Blue-green tinted 1/4-in-thick molded acrylic-plastic transparent top "skylight" (not PLEXIGLAS®) that bars up to 60% of sun heat rays & 72% of glare & a pull-out 2-section 3-zipper adjustable "aluminized nylon" curtain. View Curtain Operation, Owner's Manual.)
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)  $2,802.99, L.A. Calif. ($2,914, Wash. D.C.)    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)   $2,709.22, L.A. Calif. ($2,764, 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),   or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Crown Victoria Skyliner $2,802.99 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 = $3,081.19   w/
        7.10 x 15" tires & 3.22 (opt none) axle incld
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria & Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner
4 Int Trim    seat bolster / seat back & cushion / carpet
•  Green Tree Pattern - C-code Light Green Vinyl & Med Green Cloth. Green carpet.
•  Red Mosaic Pattern - BL-code White Vinyl & Red Bodycloth. Red carpet.
•  Black Tree Pattern - AD-code White Vinyl & Black Cloth. Black carpet.
•  Peacock Tree Pattern - AN-code White Vinyl & Dark Peacock Cloth. Blue carpet.
 
4 Ext Single-Tone
4 Ext Conv Two-Tone
4 Ext Style-Tone Two-Tone
 

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.
 
 
 

Body Style  F     Body Type  57A     Production  32,111
4 dr, 6 pass. Pillarless hardtop, windows roll down out of sight.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
 
The mid model-year Fairlane Fordor Victoria was not yet ready for inclusion in the 5-model  1956 Ford Fairlane brochure  printed Sep 1955. However, it was included in the revised 19-model (full line) 1956 Ford Car (All) brochure  printed Jan 1956; and was also advertised with its own, illustrated, full-color, 8-page  "The New Fairlane Fordor Victoria" brochure  (herein) also printed Jan 1956. Promoted as a Thunderbird V-8 (or opt Thunderbird Special V-8) engine (only) powered car with Fordomatic Dr (only), some sources indicate a few were built with the Ford I-6 engine.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  202-hp  M-code  eng   $2,769 Wash. D.C.
        includes required equip . . . Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, & 7.10 x 15" tires,   or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code eng   $100 + $2,769 = $2,869 Wash. D.C.
        includes required equip . . . Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt none) axle, & 7.10 x 15" tires
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria
6 Int Trim (here)
 
10 Ext Single-Tone paint
5 Ext Conv Two-Tone paint
12 Ext Style-Tone Two-Tone paint
 

1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria   Base price new  $2,769  (Wash. D.C.) includes Fordomatic Dr & 7.10 x 15" tires. This example has opt Spring Color Style-Tone Two-Tone BE-code  Sunset Coral  &  Colonial White  ext paint +$26.90, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15 [est], & White Sidewall Tires +$50.
 
 
 

Body Style  C     Body Type  76B     Production (I-6) 275 + (V-8) 57,872 =  58,147
2 dr, 6 pass    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
Extra-wide bright-metal windshield molding. Weather-resistant all-vinyl interior trim. Black rubber criss-cross pattern floor mat.
 
Convertible top is operated with a control-panel push-pull "TOP" knob that activates an electro-hydraulic unit—a motor & oil pump. The rear window is clear plastic, fastened at bottom edge, & opened w/ one weather-sealed zipper at sides & top. To lower the top unlatch the 2 front clamps, unzip & fold down the rear window, & pull out the TOP handle. 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 fabric; or white fabric-grain vinyl. Boots are Med Blue or Med Green gabardine-grain vinyl; or Red, Black, or Orange skiver-grain vinyl. View Top Operation, Owner's Manual.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,764.91 L.A. ($2,870 Wash. D.C.)   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)   $2,671.14 L.A. Calif. ($2,720 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),   or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Fairlane Sunliner $2,764.91 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 = $3,043.11   w/
        7.10 x 15" tires & 3.22 (opt none) axle incld
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
5 Int Trim    seat bolster / seat back & cushion / carpet / boot / top
•  White Quilted & Blue Vinyls - BM-code Med Blue Vinyl & White Vinyl. Blue carpet. Med Blue boot. Blue, Tan, or White conv top.
•  Green Quilted & Green Vinyls - T-code Med Green Vinyl & Light Green Vinyl. Green carpet. Med Green boot. Black or White conv top.
•  White Quilted & Red Vinyls - V-code Red Vinyl & White Vinyl. Red carpet. Red boot. Black, Tan, or White conv top.
•  White Quilted & Black Vinyls - BN-code Black Vinyl & White Vinyl. Black carpet. Black boot. Black, Tan, or White conv top.
•  Orange Quilted & White Vinyls - BG-code White Vinyl & Orange Vinyl. Orange carpet. Orange boot. Black or White conv top.
 
10 Ext Single-Tone paint
10 Ext Style-Tone Two-Tone paint
 
Conv Tops    •  Blue, Tan, or Black rayon fabric    •  White fabric-grained vinyl
Boots    •  Med Blue or Med Green gabardine-finished viny    •  Red, Black, or Orange skiver-grain finished vinyl

1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner   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" tires. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone MA-code  Goldenglow Yellow  &  Raven Black  ext paint +$26.90, Rear Fender Shields +$25, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Top is Black rayon & Boot is Black skiver-grain vinyl plastic.  Photo Barrett-Jackson.
 
 

 

Body Style  T     Body Type  73C     Production (I-6) 3,638 + (V-8) 221,234 = 224,872
4 dr, 6 pass    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,481.98 L.A. Calif. ($2,600 Wash. D.C.)   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 x 5" 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)   $2,388.21 L.A. Calif. ($2,450 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),   or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Town Sedan $2,481.98 + T-Bird Spl V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 + 7.10x15" tires $20 = $2,780.18   w/
        3.22 (opt none) axle incld
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan
5 Int Trim (below)
 
10 Ext Single-Tone
11 Ext Style-Tone Two-Tone

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 AE-code  Raven Black  &  Colonial White  ext paint +$26.90, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15, & White Sidewall Tires +$50.  Photo SMclassiccars.

 

Body Style  T     Body Type  70C     Production (I-6) 1,328 + (V-8) 141,301 = 142,629
2 dr, 6 pass.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,434.80 L.A. ($2,555 Wash. D.C.)    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 x 5" tires  +$109.7 ($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)   $2,341.03 L.A. Calif. ($2,405 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),   or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Club Sedan $2,434.80 + T-Bird Spl V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 + 7.10x15" tires $20 = $2,733.00   w/
        3.22 (opt none) axle incld
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan & Fairlane Town Sedan
5 Int Trim    seat bolster / seat back & cushion / carpet
•  Blue Scroll Cloth - H-code Light Blue Cloth & Med Blue Cloth. Blue carpet.
•  Green Randon Dot Cloth - J-code Dark Green Cloth & Med Green Cloth. Green carpet.
•  Brown Scroll Cloth - BJ-code Med Brown Cloth & Med Brown Cloth. Brown carpet.
•  Gray Random Dot Cloth - L-code Dark Gray Cloth & Medium Gray Cloth. Gray carpet.
•  Red Shadow Cloth - BF-code Dark Gray Cloth & Red Cloth. Gray carpet.
 
10 Ext Single-Tone
11 Ext Style-Tone Two-Tone

1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan   Base price new  $2,434.80  w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp M-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" tires. This example has std Single-Tone A-code Raven Black ext paint (incld) & opt Side Shades (+$?), 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.

 
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