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Part Links© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, Form FD-7575, Litho in U.S.A. 9-55
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, clear plastic rear window fastened at bottom & zippered sides & top, vinyl plastic boot)
Fairlane Crown Victoria (2 dr, 6 pass)
Models not in the brochure are added as follows:
Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner (2 dr, 6 pass, transparent blue-green tinted 1/4-in thick acrylic plastic "sky-view" roof section w/ a zippered "aluminized nylon" sunshade)
Fairlane Fordor Victoria Brochure (4 dr, 6 pass, "open air" hardtop)
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1956 FORD FAIRLANE SERIES
7 models. Top trim. Bright-metal windshield & window moldings, chrome horn ring, chrome model script on front doors, chrome Fairlane script & crest on hood & deck lid, chrome "V" deck lid emblem on V-8 powered cars, full wheel covers w/ Fairlane crests, bumper-ported dual exhaust. Full bodyside sweep wide bright-metal molding w/ black-painted insets at rear.
Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" (as below) 4-ply tubeless blackwall (opt whitewalls +$50), steel rims 15 x 5"
Models Body Styles Body Types Prod Nos Engs Trans Rear Axle Ratios (to 1) Tires Prices
Body Style V Body Type 64C Production (I-6) 727 + (V-8) 177,008 = 177,735 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. "Open air" hardtop.
T-Bird V-8 292 M Std eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,701 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,585.32 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312 P Opt eng Opt eng price not found
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
Ford I-6 223 A Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,551 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,491.55 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
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Body Style W Body Type 64A Production (I-6) 103 + (V-8) 9,709 = 9,812 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. "Crown of chrome."
T-Bird V-8 292 M Std eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,844 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,732.09 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312 P Opt eng Opt eng price not found
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
Ford I-6 223 A Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,694 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,638.32 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
Body Style W Body Type 64B Production (V-8) 603* (*Note: may incld I-6) Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. "Crown of chrome." Transparent blue-green tinted 1/4-in thick acrylic plastic "sky-view" roof section w/ a zippered "aluminized nylon" sunshade.
T-Bird V-8 292 M Std eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,914 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,802.99 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312 P Opt eng Opt eng price not found
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
Ford I-6 223 A Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,764 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,709.22 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
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Body Style F Body Type 57A Production (V-8) 32,111* (*Note: may incld I-6 193) Price not found Brochure
4 d. 6 pass. Top trim. "Open air" hardtop.
Avail only w/
T-Bird V-8 292 M Std eng (& Std Fordomatic Dr) V-8 Fairlane Fordor Victoria price not found
T-Bird Special V-8 312 P Opt eng Opt eng price not found
Std Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
Body Style C Body Type 76B Production (I-6) 275 + (V-8) 57,872 = 58,147 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim. Rayon or vinyl Convertible top (as bellow) - operated with a control-panel push-pull "TOP" knob that activates an electro-hydraulic unit - a motor & oil pump. The clear vinyl plastic rear window has a fixed bottom & zippered 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 in 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.
T-Bird V-8 292 M Std eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,870 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,764.91 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312 P Opt eng Opt eng price not found
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive,Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
Ford I-6 223 A Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,720 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,671.14 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
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Body Style T Body Type 73C Production (I-6) 3,638 + (V-8) 221,234 = 224,872 Prices
4 dr. 6 pass. Top trim.
T-Bird V-8 292 M Std eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,600 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,481.98 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312 P Opt eng Opt eng price not found
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), &Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
Ford I-6 223 A Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,450 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,388.21 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
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Body Style T Body Type 70C Production (I-6) 1,328 + (V-8) 141,301 = 142,629 Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Top trim.
T-Bird V-8 292 M Std eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,555 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,434.80 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312 P Opt eng Opt eng price not found
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 3.78), & Tires 6.70 x 15 x 5" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55*), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
*opt 3.55 not avail w/ opt T-Bird Special V-8 312 P
Ford I-6 223 A Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr) $2,405 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,341.03 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.11 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.22 (opt 3.55), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$192 / $178.20
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1956 Ford Mainline, Customline, Fairlane, Station Wagon, & Courier
Engines
Ford I-6 223 CID A Code
Std in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
6 cyl in-line 2 overhead-valve
3.62 in bore x 3.60 in stroke 4 main bearings
137 hp @ 4400 rpm 202 lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr w/ all drives
1-barrel carb w/ manual choke Single exhaust
3.62 in bore x 3.60 in stroke 4 main bearings
137 hp @ 4400 rpm 202 lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr w/ all drives
1-barrel carb w/ manual choke Single exhaust
Thunderbird V-8 292 CID M Code
Std in Fairlane & Station Wagon
Opt in Mainline & Customline
Not avail in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
8 cyl 90°-V 2 overhead-valve (int 1.78," exh 1.51") Y-Block
3.75 in bore x 3.30 in stroke 5 main bearings
200 hp @ 4600 rpm 285 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
202 hp @ 4600 rpm 289 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic
Holley Double Twin-Jet carb (4-barrel) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust bumper-ported
3.75 in bore x 3.30 in stroke 5 main bearings
200 hp @ 4600 rpm 285 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.0 to 1 cr
202 hp @ 4600 rpm 289 lb-ft torque @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic
Holley Double Twin-Jet carb (4-barrel) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust bumper-ported
Thunderbird Special V-8 312 CID P Code
Opt in Fairlane & Station Wagon
Not avail in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
8 cyl 90°-V 2 overhead-valve (int 1.78," exh 1.51") Y-Block
3.80 in bore x 3.44 in stroke 5 main bearings
(215 hp @ 4600 rpm 317 torque lb-ft @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Overdrive T-BIRD ONLY)
225 hp @ 4600 rpm 324 torque lb-ft @ 2600 rpm 9.0 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic
Holley Double Twin-Jet carb (4-barrel) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust bumper-ported
3.80 in bore x 3.44 in stroke 5 main bearings
(215 hp @ 4600 rpm 317 torque lb-ft @ 2600 rpm 8.4 to 1 cr w/ Overdrive T-BIRD ONLY)
225 hp @ 4600 rpm 324 torque lb-ft @ 2600 rpm 9.0 to 1 cr w/ Fordomatic
Holley Double Twin-Jet carb (4-barrel) w/ auto choke Dual exhaust bumper-ported
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Transmissions Click "Shifting Gears" Owner's Manual Pages 12-14
Conventional Drive (3-speed Manual)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Std in all other models
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), & Reverse
All-helical gears, forged bronze synchronizers
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
All-helical gears, forged bronze synchronizers
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
Overdrive (3-speed Manual w/ Auto Planetary 4th-speed Gear)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), 4th (auto Overdrive, 30% lower eng rpm than 3rd), & Reverse
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
Overdrive T-handle below control panel
Engage OD in 3rd at any speed push in T-handle & let-up throttle,
auto cut-in at any speed above 27-28 mph, auto cut-out (return to 3rd) below 21-22 mph
Cut-out OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd (passing, hill climbing),
(throttle let-up returns OD)
"Lock out" OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd & pull out T-handle,
or when not driving in OD - or stopped - pull out T-handle
Gear selector on steering column, "H" pattern
Overdrive T-handle below control panel
Engage OD in 3rd at any speed push in T-handle & let-up throttle,
auto cut-in at any speed above 27-28 mph, auto cut-out (return to 3rd) below 21-22 mph
Cut-out OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd (passing, hill climbing),
(throttle let-up returns OD)
"Lock out" OD when driving in OD full-throttle "kick-down" to 3rd & pull out T-handle,
or when not driving in OD - or stopped - pull out T-handle
Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (3-speed Automatic)
Std in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
Low (1st), Intermediate (2nd, Passing), High (3rd), & Reverse
Automatic planetary gear train & single-stage 3-element hydralic-mechanical Torque Converter (oil cushion - no mechanical linkage between engine & drive train, no vacuum or electrical connections)
Safety-sequence gear selector on steering column, Illuminated indicator dial
Automatic planetary gear train & single-stage 3-element hydralic-mechanical Torque Converter (oil cushion - no mechanical linkage between engine & drive train, no vacuum or electrical connections)
Safety-sequence gear selector on steering column, Illuminated indicator dial
P Park
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
• start engine
DR Drive
• part-throttle 2nd gear take-off (typical driving), auto upshift to 3rd
• full-throttle 1st gear take-off (Speed-Trigger), auto upshifts to 2nd (30 mph) & 3rd (65 mph)
• increased or full-throttle kick-down to 2nd (Passing gear) below 65-68 mph
• increased or full-throttle kick-down to 1st below 18 mph
LO Low
• 1st gear take-off & hold up to 35 mph (auto upshifts to 2nd & 3rd if/when DR selected)
• downshift to 2nd below 60 & above 17-23 mph (engine braking)
• downshift to 1st below 17-23 mph (engine braking)
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
• start engine
DR Drive
• part-throttle 2nd gear take-off (typical driving), auto upshift to 3rd
• full-throttle 1st gear take-off (Speed-Trigger), auto upshifts to 2nd (30 mph) & 3rd (65 mph)
• increased or full-throttle kick-down to 2nd (Passing gear) below 65-68 mph
• increased or full-throttle kick-down to 1st below 18 mph
LO Low
• 1st gear take-off & hold up to 35 mph (auto upshifts to 2nd & 3rd if/when DR selected)
• downshift to 2nd below 60 & above 17-23 mph (engine braking)
• downshift to 1st below 17-23 mph (engine braking)
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1956 Ford Mainline, Customline, Fairlane, Station Wagon, & Courier
Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)
I-6 Mainline, Customline, & Fairlane
3:89, opt 4.11, w/ std Conventional Drive
4.11, opt 3.89, w/ opt Overdrive
3.22, opt 3.55, w/ opt Speed-Tigger Fordomatic Drive
V-8 Mainline, Customline, & Fairlane
3:78, opt 3.89, w/ std Conventional Drive
3.89, opt 3.78, w/ opt Overdrive
3.22, opt 3.55,* w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (std on Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
*opt 3.55 not avail. w/ opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312 P
I-6 & V-8 Station Wagon & I-6 & V-8 Courier
4.09, opt 4.27, w/ std Conventional Drive
4.27, opt (none), w/ opt Overdrive
3.54, opt (none), w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
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