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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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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 zippered rear window, vinyl plastic boot)
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" roof section w/ a 2-section roll-out 3-zipper adjustable "aluminized nylon" curtain)
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-toned control panel, & looped rayon carpets (except Sunliner). Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings (except Sunliner). Ford Crest Wheel Covers w/ Fairlane crests. Dual pumper-ported exhaust. Bodyside sweep wide bright-metal moldings w/ black-painted jet exhaust design at rear. 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).
 
Models   Body Styles   Body Types   Production 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     Interiors
2 dr, 6 pass. "Open air" hardtop.
 
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.)  with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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.)  with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, rear axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & tires 6.70 x 15." 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
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.)  with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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.)  with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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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Body Style  W     Body Type  64B  (transparent roof)     Production (I-6) ? + (V-8) ? = 603     Prices     Interiors
2 dr, 6 pass. "Crown of chrome."
 
Blue-green tinted transparent 1/4-in thick acrylic plastic "sky-view" 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, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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. Base $2,914. This example has std Single-Tone K-code  Fiesta Red  paint & opt Body Mount Mirrors (+$?), 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  not found     Interiors
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 (only), some sources indicate a few were built with the Ford I-6 engine. Dealership list prices have not been found by this writer.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  202-hp  M-code  eng   Price not found   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   Price not found.  Spring Color Style-Tone Two-Tone BE-code  Sunset Coral  &  Colonial White paint +$45.  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
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.)  with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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.)  with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, rear axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & tires 6.70 x 15." 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
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.)  with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), &Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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.)  with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, rear axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & tires 6.70 x 15." 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
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.)  with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.78 (opt 3.89), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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.)   with
•  Std Conv Dr, Rear Axle 3.89 (opt 4.11), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  (incld)  or
•  Opt Overdrive, 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   $2,555 w/ std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp M-code eng, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, rear axle 3.78, & tires 6.70 x 15."  This example has std Single-Tone A-code Raven Black paint & opt Side Shades (+$?), 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.
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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-year
Opt, Fairlane & Station Wagon  w/ Fordomatic Dr (only)
 
•  View  "312 Cubic Inch High Power Engine Kit" 260-hp w/ Conv Dr or OD (only)  #B6A-9000-B K3 & K4   late-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 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
 
•  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 eng
•  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 eng
or opt Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid eng
•  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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