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1956 Ford 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 Models
• Fairlane Club Sedan (2 dr, 6 pass)
• Fairlane Town Sedan (4 dr, 6 pass)
• Fairlane Victoria (2 dr, 6 pass, "open air" hardtop)
• Fairlane Sunliner (2 dr, 6 pass, rayon or vinyl convertible top w/ electro-hydraulic operating mechanism & zippered clear plastic rear window, vinyl plastic boot. View Top Operation, Owner's Manual)
• Fairlane Crown Victoria (2 dr, 6 pass)
INSERTS (Models not included in original brochure)
• Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner (2 dr, 6 pass, Blue-green tinted transparent 1/4-in thick acrylic plastic "sky-view" top front section w/ an adjustable 3-zipper 2-section roll-out "aluminized nylon" curtain. View Curtain Operation, Owner's Manual.)
• Fairlane Fordor Victoria Brochure (4 dr, 6 pass, "open air" hardtop)
1956 FORD FAIRLANE SERIES
7 models. Top trim. Color-keyed steering wheel & column, Two-Tone control panel, & looped rayon carpeting (except Sunliner). Dual electric horns. Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings (except Sunliner), & bodyside sweep wide moldings w/ black-painted jet exhaust designs at rear. Dual pumper-ported exhaust. Ford Crest Wheel Covers. Steel rims 15" dia. x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm). Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tubeless black sidewalls (opt white sidewalls +$50).
Body Style V Body Type 64C Production (I-6) 727 + (V-8) 177,008 = 177,735 Prices Interiors Colors
2 dr, 6 pass. "Open air" hardtop—windows roll down out of sight.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,701 Wash. D.C. ($2,585.32 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,551 Wash. D.C. ($2,491.55 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid 225-hp P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Price not found only with
Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Top trim. $2,701 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 KE-code Fiesta Red & Colonial White paint +$45, Body Mount Mirrors (+$?), Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Sports Spare Wheel Carrier +$135, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, & White Sidewall Tires +50. Photo en.wheelsage.org.
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Body Style W Body Type 64A (steel roof) Production (I-6) 103 + (V-8) 9,106 = 9,209 Prices Interiors Colors
2 dr, 6 pass. "Crown of chrome."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,844 Wash. D.C. ($2,732.09 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,694 Wash. D.C. ($2,638.32 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid 225-hp P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Price not found only with
Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Top trim. $2,844. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone KE-code Fiesta Red & Colonial White paint, Body Mount Mirrors (+$?), De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Grille Guard +$50, Front Bumper Wing Guards (+$?), Rear Deck Guard +$50, Rear Bumper Wing Guards (+$?), Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, & White Sidewall Tires +$50.
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Body Style W Body Type 64B (transparent roof) Production (I-6) ? + (V-8) ? = 603 Prices Interiors Colors
2 dr, 6 pass. "Crown of chrome."
Blue-green tinted transparent 1/4-in thick acrylic plastic "sky-view" front roof section w/ a 2-section roll-out 3-zipper adjustable "aluminized nylon" curtain. View Curtain Operation, Owner's Manual.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr)
$2,914, Wash. D.C. ($2,802.99, L.A. Calif.) with
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& std Conv Dr)
$2,764, Wash. D.C. ($2,709.22, L.A. Calif.) with
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid 225-hp P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Price not found only with
Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner Top trim. $2,914. This example has std Single-Tone K-code Fiesta Red paint & opt Body Mount Mirrors (+$?), De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Sports Spare Wheel Carrier +$135, Grille Guard +$50, Front Bumper Wing Guards (+$?), Rear Deck Guard +$50, Rear Bumper Wing Guards (+$?), 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 Prices Interiors Colors
4 d, 6 pass. "Open air" hardtop.
A mid production-year model, the Fairlane Fordor Victoria was not available for inclusion in this 5-model "1956 Ford Fairlane" brochure printed September 1955 (inserted here). However, it was included in the revised 19-model (full line) "'56 Ford" brochure printed January 1956; and was also advertised with its own, 8-page, illustrated, full-color "The new Fairlane Fordor Victoria" brochure also printed January 1956. Promoted as a Thunderbird V-8 (or opt Thunderbird Special V-8) engine (only) powered car with Fordomatic Drive transmission (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. only with
Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle Ratio 3.22:1 (opt 3.56:1), & Tires 4-ply 7.10 x 15," or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid 225-hp P-code eng Price not found only with
Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle Ratio 3.22:1 (opt none), & Tires 4-ply 7.10 x 15"
1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria $2,769 Wash. D.C. Spring Color Style-Tone Two-Tone BE-code Sunset Coral & Colonial White paint +$45, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo en.wheelsage.org.
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Body Style C Body Type 76B Production (I-6) 275 + (V-8) 57,872 = 58,147 Prices Interiors Colors
2 dr, 6 pass. Convertible top.
Weather-resistant all-vinyl interior. Black criss-cross pattern rubber 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 knob. 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; or white fabric-grain vinyl. Boots are blue or green gabardine-grain vinyl plastic; or red, black, or orange skiver-grain vinyl plastic. View Top Operation, Owner's Manual.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,870 Wash. D.C. ($2,764.91 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,720 Wash. D.C. ($2,671.14 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid 225-hp P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Price not found only with
Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner $2,870 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 paint +$45, Rear Fender Shields +$25, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. The top is Black rayon & the boot is Black skiver-grain vinyl plastic. Photo Barrett-Jackson.
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Body Style T Body Type 73C Production (I-6) 3,638 + (V-8) 221,234 = 224,872 Prices Interiors Colors
4 dr, 6 pass.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,600 Wash. D.C. ($2,481.98 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), &Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,450 Wash. D.C. ($2,388.21 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid 225-hp P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Price not found only with
Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan Top trim. $2,600 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 paint +$45, Body Mount Mirrors (+$?), De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Rear Fender Shields +$25, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo SMclassiccars.
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Body Style T Body Type 70C Production (I-6) 1,328 + (V-8) 141,301 = 142,629 Prices Interiors Colors
2 dr, 6 pass.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,555 Wash. D.C. ($2,434.80 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15 x 5" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,405 Wash. D.C. ($2,341.03 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.56), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid 225-hp P-code eng (& Fordomatic Dr) Price not found only with
Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan $2,555 w/ std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp M-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" tires. This example has std Single-Tone A-code Raven Black paint & opt Side Shades (+$?), Body Mount Mirrors (+$?), Front Fender Ornaments (+$?), Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo en.wheelsage.org.END OF INSERT
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1956 Ford Fairlane Engines
• View Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code
Std, Courier
Opt, all other models (except not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
• View Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ Fordomatic Dr) M-code
Std, Fairlane & Station Wagon
• View Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid 225-hp w/ Fordomatic Dr (only) P-code mid production-year
Opt, Fairlane & Station Wagon w/ Fordomatic Dr (only)
• View "312 Cubic Inch High Power Eng Kit" 260-hp w/ Conv Dr or OD (only) #B6A-9000-B K3 & K4 late production-year
Special order parts to modify the 312-cid eng—police, NASCAR, Thunderbird, etc., 103 kits produced not factory installed
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1956 Ford Fairlane Clutches
(w/ Conv Dr & OD transmissions)
• 9-1/2-inch w/ Ford I-6
• 10-inch w/ Thunderbird V-8 or Thunderbird Special V-8
Pedal free-travel 1-1/8-inch to 1-3/8-inch
1956 Ford Fairlane Transmissions
View operation "Shifting Gears" Owner's Manual
• View Conventional Drive (3-speed manual)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Std, all other models
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), & Reverse
• View Overdrive (3-speed manual w/ auto planetary 4th-speed gear)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt, all other models
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), 4th (auto Overdrive, 30% lower eng rpm than 3rd), & Reverse
Automatic 4th gear cuts in at about 28 mph & cuts out at about 22 mph
• View Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (3-speed automatic)
Std, Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt, all other models
Low (1st), Intermediate (2nd, Passing), High (3rd), & Reverse
Start-outs in 2nd gear, auto upshift to 3rd
Full-throttle start-outs in 1st gear, auto upshifts to 2nd & 3rd
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1956 Ford Fairlane Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)
Fairlane (& Mainline, Customline) w/ opt Ford I-6 223-cid
• 3:89 (opt 4.11) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
• 4.11 (opt 3.89) w/ opt Overdrive
• 3.22 (opt 3.56) w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
Fairlane w/ std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid or opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid
• 3:78 (opt 3.89) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
• 3.89 (opt 3.78) w/ opt Overdrive
• 3.22 (opt 3.56)* w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (std on Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
*opt 3.56 not avail w/ opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid P-code
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