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1956 Ford Car & Wagon (All) Brochure
Car & Wagon (All)
Ford Motor Company of Canada
1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria Brochure
Fairlane Fordor Victoria
1956 Ford Station Wagon Brochure
Station Wagon
1956 Ford Car & Truck Accessories Brochure
Accessories

1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Courier (Sedan Delivery)
1956 Ford Police & Emergency Models Brochure
Police & Emergency
1956 Ford Taxi Models Brochure
Taxi
1956 Ford Car Engines   Clutches   Transmissions   Axles   Tires   Rims
Engines  Clutches  Trans
1956 Ford Owner's Manual
Manual

1956 Ford Car Data Plate Codes
Data Plate Codes
1956 Ford Car Colors
Colors
1956 Ford Car & Accessory Original Prices
Car & Accs Prices
All The Facts About The '56 Ford
All The Facts
1956 Ford Car Shop Manual Tuneup & Oil Change
Shop Man
1956 Ford Car Lifeguard Design Brochure
Lifeguard Design
1956 Ford Car Seat Belts Brochure
Seat Belts
1956 Ford Car SelectAire Conditioner Shop Manual
SelectAire Shop Manual
1956 Meteor   Niagara   Rideau Brochure
Meteor   Niagara   Rideau
Old Ford Part & Information Links
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1956 Ford Car Shipping & Curb Weights
Shipping & Curb Weights
1956 Ford Restored
1956 Ford Restored

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

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1956 FORD Fairlane Brochure back cover - illustration of Fairlane Victoria

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1956 Ford Fairlane Models
The name “Fairlane” reflects Fair Lane, the historic home of Clara and Henry Ford, EST. 1915, at 1 Fair Lane Drive, Dearborn, Michigan, United States

PAGE INDEX  Click links or scroll down . . .
•  Fairlane Club Sedan  2dr 6pass
•  Fairlane Town Sedan  4dr 6pass
•  Fairlane Victoria  2dr 6pass hardtop
•  Fairlane Fordor Victoria  (brochure)  4dr 6pass hardtop  mid model-year
•  Fairlane Crown Victoria  2dr 6pass
•  Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner  2dr 6pass, transparent top: blue-green tinted 1/4-in-thick molded acrylic-plastic (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
•  Fairlane Sunliner  2dr 6pass, convertible top: fabric-grained vinyl or rayon fabric, 1-zipper clear plastic rear window, instr panel pull-push "TOP" handle, electro-hydraulic operating mechanism (motor & oil pump), vinyl boot

•  Engines      •  Transmissions      •  Chassis      •  Mech Specs      •  "Luxury Lounge" Interior
•  Power Assists      •  Accessories      •  SelectAire Conditioner      •  Lifeguard Design

1956 FORD FAIRLANE SERIES
7 models. Top trim. Color-keyed Two-Tone instr panel, 18" dia deep-center 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome 2/3-circle horn ring) & column, & looped rayon carpeting. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, roof drip (except Sunliner), & bodyside full-length sweep wide molding w/ impressed black-painted jet exhaust design at rear. Bumper-ported dual exhaust. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. 11" dia drum brakes. 15" dia x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm), steel wheel rims. 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.
        •  Fairlane (incld Crown Victoria) Models & Specs - download a print-ready 8-page PDF (here)
        •  Fairlane (incld Crown Victoria) Color Schemes - download a print-ready 10-page PDF (here)

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Fairlane Club Sedan
2 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  T     Body Type  70C     Production (I-6) 1,328 + (V-8 292 & 312) 141,301 = 142,629
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights

Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,434.80 L.A. Calif. ($2,555 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,250 lb / curb 3,420 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10," clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.7 ($110), ship 3,280 lb / curb 3,460 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,385 / curb 3,570 lb,  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), 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,  or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Club Sedan V-8 $2,434.80 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 + 7.10 x 15" tires $20 = $2,733.00,  w/
        3.22 (opt none) axle, ship 3,385 lb / curb 3,570 lb
 
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 10-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan & Fairlane Town Sedan
5 int Trim Upholstery    seat bolster / seat cushion & back / carpet
        •  Blue Scroll Cloth - H-code Light Blue Cloth & Med Blue Cloth. Blue carpet
        •  Green Random 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
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The Fairlane Club Sedan  illustration


1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan  left front 1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan   Base V-8 price new  $2,434.80  (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp 4-bbl dual-exh Y-block M-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has std Single-Tone A-code Raven Black ext paint (incld) & opt Side Shades (+$ n/a), Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, Front Fender Ornaments (+$ n/a), Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, & White Sidewall Tires +$50.
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Fairlane Town Sedan
4 dr, 6 pass     Body Style T     Body Type  73C     Production (I-6) 3,638 + (V-8 292 & 312) 221,234 = 224,872
Prices    Interiors    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), ship 3,290 lb / curb 3,460 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10," clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15 x 5" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,320 lb / curb 3,510 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,425 / curb 3,590 lb,  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), ship 3,147 lb / curb 3,330 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,177 lb / curb 3,350 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,282 lb / curb 3,460 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Town Sedan V-8 $2,481.98 + T-Bird Special V-8 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 + 7.10 x 15" tires $20 = $2,780.18,  w/
        3.22 (opt none) axle

COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 10-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan
5 int Trim Upholstery (below)
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1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan  right side
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan   Top trim. Base V-8 price new  $2,481.98  (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp 4-bbl dual-exh Y-block 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 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.
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Fairlane Victoria
2 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  V     Body Type  64C     Production (I-6) 727 + (V-8 292 & 312) 177,008 = 177,735
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Pillarless hardtop, windows roll down out of sight

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), 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  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,491.55 L.A. Calif. ($2,551 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,202 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,  or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Fairlane Victoria V-8 $2,585.32 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 = $2,863.52,  w/
        7.10 x 15" tires & 3.22 (opt none) axle

COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 10-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
6 int Trim Upholstery
    seat bolster / seat cushion & back / carpet
        •  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
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1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria  right front
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria   Top trim. Base V-8 price new  $2,585.32  (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp 4-bbl dual-exh Y-block 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 KE-code  Fiesta Red  &  Colonial White  ext paint +$26.90, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Opt 1958-59 Adjust-O-Ring Mirrors on fenders (+$ n/a).
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Fairlane Fordor Victoria
4 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  F     Body Type  57A     Production  32,111
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Pillarless hardtop, windows roll down out of sight

The mid model-year Fairlane Fordor Victoria was not included in the 5-model  1956 Ford Fairlane brochure  printed Sep 1955. However, it was displayed 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  also printed Jan 1956. It was promoted as a Thunderbird V-8 (or opt Thunderbird Special V-8) engine & Fordomatic Dr powered car (only).

Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  202-hp  M-code  eng   $2,769  Wash. D.C.
        includes required  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  Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt none) axle, & 7.10 x 15" tires

COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 10-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria
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1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria  driver's side
1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria   Base V-8 price new  $2,769  (Wash. D.C.) includes Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  202-hp  4-bbl dual-exh Y-block M-code eng, Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) rear axle, & 7.10 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw 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.
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Victorian era calash or Victoria carriage Tiara "Victoria" and "Crown Victoria" names reflect the cultured Victorian era (1820-1914), Queen Victoria’s reign (1837-1901), tiara headpiece jewelry worn by fashionable ladies for formal occasions, and high-class calash (English) and Victoria (French) horse-drawn coachman-driven carriages with prominent hooded folding top—example from the Hammann Twistringen Workshop, Germany (1890-1895).

 
Fairlane Crown Victoria
2 dr, 6 pass    Body Style W    Body Type  64A  (steel top)    Production (I-6) 103 + (V-8 292 & 312) 9,106 = 9,209
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Bright-metal "crown of chrome," extra-wide top edge & C-pillar molding, & top of rear fender molding

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), ship 3,360 lb / curb 3,530 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,390 lb / curb 3,570 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,495 lb / curb 3,680 lb,  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), ship 3,217 lb / curb 3,390 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,247 lb / curb 3,420 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,352 lb / curb 3,530 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Fairlane Crown Victoria V-8 $2,732.09 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 = $3,010.29,  w/
        7.10 x 15" tires & 3.22 (opt none) axle

COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 10-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
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1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria  left front
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria   Top trim. Base V-8 price new  $2,732.09  (L.A. Calif.). This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone DE-code  Diamond Blue  &  Colonial White  ext paint +$45, Body Mount Mirror +$5.10, De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Front Fender Shields (+$ n/a), Rear Fender Shields +$25, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15 [est], & White Sidewall Tires +$50.
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Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner
2 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  W     Body Type  64B  (transparent top)     Production (I-6) ____ + (V-8 292 & 312) ____ = 603
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Bright-metal "crown of chrome," extra-wide top edge & C-pillar molding, & top of rear fender molding

Blue-green tinted 1/4-in-thick molded acrylic-plastic (not PLEXIGLAS®) transparent top 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), ship 3,370 lb / curb 3,550 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,400 lb / curb 3,570 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,505 lb / curb 3,680 lb,  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), ship 3,227 lb / curb 3,390 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,257 lb / curb 3,440 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192),  ship 3,362 lb / curb 3,550 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Crown Victoria Skyliner V-8 $2,802.99 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 = $3,081.19,  w/
        7.10 x 15" tires & 3.22 (opt none) axle
 
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 10-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria & Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner
4 int Trim Upholstery    seat bolster / seat cushion & back / 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
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4 ext Conv Two-Tone
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1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner  left front
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner   Base V-8 price new  $2,802.99  (L.A. Calif.) including  blue-green tinted 1/4-in-thick molded acrylic-plastic (not PLEXIGLAS®) transparent top that bars up to 60% of sun heat rays & 72% of glare & a pull-out 2-section 3-zipper adjustable "aluminized nylon" curtain. Opt GE-code  Meadowmist Green  &  Colonia White  ext paint +$26.90.
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner  full curtain
"Green Tree Pattern"  C-code  Light Green Vinyl  &  Med Green Cloth  int trim upholstery
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner  passenger side curtain
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Fairlane Sunliner
2 dr, 6 pass     Body Style  C     Body Type  76B     Production (I-6) 275 + (V-8 292 & 312) 57,872 =  58,147
Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Bright-metal extra-wide windshield molding. Weather-resistant all-vinyl upholstery

Convertible top is operated with an instr panel pull-push "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, & re-latch the clamps. Boots are Med Blue or Med Green gabardine-grained vinyl; or Red, Black, or Orange skiver-grained vinyl. Tops are White farbic-grained vinyl; or Blue, Tan, or Black rayon fabric. Top Operation, Owner's Manual (here)

Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,764.91 L.A. Calif. ($2,870 Wash. D.C.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,445 lb / curb 3,640 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,485 lb / curb 3,660 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,590 lb / curb 3,770 lb,  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), ship 3,312 lb / curb 3,480 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,342 lb / curb 3,530 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +178.20 ($192), ship 3,447 lb / curb 3,620 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Fairlane Sunliner V-8 $2,764.91 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 = $3,043.11,  w/
        7.10 x 15" tires & 3.22 (opt none) axle

COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 10-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
5 int Trim Upholstery    seat bolster / seat cushion & back / 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
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The Fairlane Sunliner  illustration


1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner  top up  right front
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner   Base V-8 price new  $2,764.91  (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp Y-block 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 MA-code  Goldenglow Yellow  &  Raven Black  ext paint +$26.90, Rear Fender Shields +$25, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Top is Black rayon fabric & Boot is Black skiver-grain vinyl plastic.
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The Fairlane touch through and through

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Ford's exclusive Lifeguard Design

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Thunderbird Y-8 Power

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Speed-Trigger Fordomatic   Overdrive   Conventional Drive

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The new '56 Ford Fairlane Chassis

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Hotchkiss Drive   King-Size Brakes   K-bar Frame   Tubeless Tires   Angle-Poised Ride   Front Springs

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Master-Guide Power Steering   4-Way Power Seat   Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive

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Swift Sure Power Brakes   Power-Lift Windows   SelectAire Conditioner

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MagicAire System   Signal-Seek Radio   Sports Spare Wheel Carrier   Back-Up Lights   Seat Belts  Auto-Wipe Windshield Washer  Wire Wheel Covers

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These Other Fine Ford Accessories Available At Your Ford Dealer'st

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Fairlane Exteriors   Fairlane Interiors   Town and Club Sedans   Engines   Clutch   Transmissions   Speed-Trigger Fordomatic   Frames   Suspensions   Rear Axles   Axle Ratios   Steering   Brakes   Tires   Dimensions

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  Fairlane bodyside bright-metal sweep molding w/ black-painted impressed jet exhaust design at rear . . .