1956 Ford Parklane   Base price new  $2,835.89  w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp M-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 4.09 (opt 4.27) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" tires. Opt Overdrive +$109.70. Opt Fordomatic Drive +$178.20. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone CD-code  Bermuda Blue  &  Diamond Blue  ext paint +$26.90, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, White Sidewall Tires +$50, & modern aftermarket 1962-64 Thunderbird-style (Kelsey Hayes) Wire Wheels (n/a).  Photos American Dream Machine.

 
1956 Ford Station Wagon Brochure
© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, Form FD-7573, Litho in U.S.A. 9-55

1956 Ford Station Wagon Models
 
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1956 FORD STATION WAGON SERIES
6 models. 2 or 4 dr, 6 or 8 pass. Base, Mid, or Top trim. Counterbalanced liftgate. 2 support arms w/ manual release on tail gate. 7-leaf rear springs. 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 sidewall.
 
 

Body Style  R     Body Type  59B     Production (I-6) 4,272 + (V-8) 38,045 = 42,317
2 dr, 6 pass. Base trim+.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace—length 74.0."
 
2 sun visors, 4 armrests, 2 coat hooks, & 2 passenger-assist straps on "B" pillars. Auto pop-out cigarette lighter. Ashtrays in instrumemt panel & rear armrests. Instrument panel knobs have bright inserts. Color-keyed Single-Tone color instrument panel & heavy ribbed linoleum loadspace mat. Black steering wheel & column. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside full-length mid spear/tip moldings.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,637.74 L.A. Calif. ($2,749 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) 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)   $2,543.97 L.A. Calif. ($2,599 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2," clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) 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 Cust Ranch Wgn $2,637.74 + T-Bird Spl V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 + 7.10x15" tires $20 = $2,935.94   w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon
4 Int Trim    seat bolster / seat back & cushion / loadspace floor / pass mat
•  Red & White Woven Plastic - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic. Red lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
•  Blue & Silver Woven Plastic - BR-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic. Blue lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
•  Green & Silver Woven Plastic - AS-code Light Green Vinyl & Med Green Woven Plastic. Green lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
•  Western Brown Vinyl - BA-code Med Brown Vinyl & Dark Brown Vinyl "Wester Brown" ranch brand motif. Brown lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
 
10 Ext Single-Tone paint
7 Ext Conv Two-Tone paint

 

Body Style  R     Body Type  59A     Production (I-6) 16,267 + (V-8) 32,081 = 48,348
2 dr, 6 pass. Base trim.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace—length 74.0."
 
1 sun visor, 1 armrest, 1 ashtray, & 2 coat hooks. Opt passenger side sun visor. Opt passenger side door & rear side armrests. Opt ashtrays in rear armrests. Instrument panel knobs are plain. Black steering wheel (w/ center chrome horn button) & column. Brown heavy-ribbed linoleum loadspace mat. Black rubber windshield & rear window moldings.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,541.23 L.A. Calif. ($2,628 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) 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)   $2,447.46 L.A. Calif. ($2,478 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2," clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) 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 Ranch Wagon $2,541.23 + T-Bird Spl V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 + 7.10x15" tires $20 = $2,839.43  w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon
2 Int Trim    seat bolster / seat back & cushion / loadspace floor / pass mat
•  Brown Woven Plastic - AZ-code Med Brown Vinyl & Med Brown Woven Plastic. Brown lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
•  Western Brown Vinyl - BA-code Med Brown Vinyl & Dark Brown Vinyl "Wester Brown" ranch brand motif. Brown lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
 
10 Ext Single-Tone
5 Ext Conv Two-Tone

 

Body Style  R     Body Type  59C     Production (I-6) 140 + (V-8) 15,046 = 15,186
2 dr, 6 pass. "Sport Ranch Wagon." Top trim.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace—length 74.0."
 
3 interior colors of woven-plastic & vinyl. Color-keyed steering wheel & column, Two-Tone instrument panel, looped rayon carpet (on floor, gargo floor, & tailgate), & luggage area full snap-in vinyl cover. Snazzy-look large chrome trim plates around door windows. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & beltline moldings. Bright-metal bodyside sweep wide moldings w/ black-painted jet exhaust design at rear.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,835.89 L.A. Calif. ($2,950 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) 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)   $2,742.12 L.A. Calif. ($2,800 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2," clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) 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 Parklane $2,835.89 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 + 7.10x15" tires $20 = $3,134.09   w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Parklane
3 Int Trim    seat bolster / seat back & cushion / loadspace cover & floor / pass carpet
•  Blue & White Woven Plastic - BB-code Med Blue Vinyl & Light Blue Woven Plastic. Blue vinyl loadspace cover. Blue loadspace carpet. Blue pass carpet.
•  Green & White Woven Plasic - BC-code Med Green Vinyl & Light Green Woven Plastic. Green vinyl loadspace cover. Green loadspace carpet. Green pass carpet.
•  Tan & White Woven Plastic - BD-code White Vinyl & Med Brown Woven Plastic. Brown vinyl loadspace cover. Brown loadspace carpet. Brown pass carpet.
 
3 Ext Style-Tone Two-Tone

 

Body Style  X     Body Type  79D     6- & 8-Pass Prod Comb (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8) 80,604 = 85,374
4 dr, 6 pass. Mid trim.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace—length 74.0."
 
Color-keyed Single-Tone instrument panel & heavy linoleum loadspace mat. Black steering wheel & column. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, beltline, & bodyside full-length mid spear/tip moldings.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,700.71 L.A. Calif. ($2,796 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) 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)   $2,606.94 L.A. Calif. ($2,646 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2," clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) 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 6-Pass Ctry Sdn $2,700.71 + T-Bird Spl V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 + 7.10x15" tires $20 = $2,998.91   w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford 6-Passenger Sedan
5 Int Trim (below)
 
10 Ext Single-Tone
7 Ext Conv Two-Tone

1956 Ford 6-passenger Country Sedan   Base price new  $2,700.71  w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp M-code eng, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" tires. Opt Overdrive +$109.70. Opt Fordomatic Drive +$178.20. This example has opt Conventional Two-Tone ME-code  Coldenglow Yellow  &  Colonial White  ext paint +$19.35, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15, & White Sidewall Tires +$50.  Photo RM Sotheby's.
 
 
 

Body Style  Y     Body Type  79C     Production (I-6) 93 + (V-8) 23,128 = 23,221
4 dr, 8 pass. Mid trim.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
Same as 8-Passenger Country Sedan except w/ Single-Tone ext paint (only) & a self-adhesive 3M™ DI-NOC™ decalcomania of sheet or ship-plank mahogany-grain wood-finish vinyl on (steel) bodyside & rear panels framed by maple-grain wood-finish vinyl on one-piece glass-fiber moldings & on window-band area.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,942.44 L.A. ($3,012 Wash. D.C.)    w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10," clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  $178.20 ($192),   or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,848.67 L.A. Calif. ($2,862 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 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 Country Squire $2,942.44 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 = $3,220.64   w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle & 7.10 x 15" tires incld
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford Country Squire
5 Int Trim (below)
 
10 Ext Single-Tone

1956 Ford Country Squire   Base price new  $2,942.44  w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp M-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 4.09 (opt 4.27) rear axle, & 7.10 x 15" tires. Opt Overdrive +$109.70. Opt Fordomatic Drive +$178.20. This example has std Single-Tone A-code  Raven Black  ext paint (incld) & opt Outside Visor (+$?), Side Shades (+$?), Spotlights With Mirrors +$50, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Grille Guard +$27 [est], & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Added headlamp door chrome eyebrow moldings (+$?, from 1955 Fairlane) & aftermarket roof rack (n/a).
 
 
 

Body Style  X     Body Type  79B     6- & 8-Pass Prod Comb (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8) 80,604 = 85,374
4 dr, 8 pass. Mid trim.    Prices    Interiors    Colors    Tires    Weights
Unique Stowaway back seat is divided 2/3 left & 1/3 right. Divided bottoms fold up, forward, & down as level-floor loadspace, & divided backs fold forward & down as level-floor loadspace. As well, with the back folded forward, the whole Stowaway 1/3 right seat tilts up & forward - for rear seat access. With rear seat cushions removed, the rear seat back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace—length 82.9."
 
Color-keyed steering wheel, column, Two-Tone instrument panel, & heavy ribbed linoleum loadspace mat. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & beltline molding. Bright-metal bodyside sweep wide moldings w/ black-painted jet exhaust design at rear.
 
Std  Thunderbird V-8  292-cid  200/202-hp  M-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,835.89 L.A. Calif. ($2,880 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10," clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  $178.20 ($192),   or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,742.12 L.A. Calif. ($2,730 Wash. D.C.)   w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  $109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 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 8-Pass Country Sedan $2,835.89 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic Dr $178.20 = $3,114.09  w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle & 7.10 x 15" tires incld
 
COLORS     Color Schemes PDF (here)
1956 Ford 6-Pass Country Sedan, 8-Pass Country Sedan, & Country Squire
5 Int Trim    seat bolster / seat back & cushion / loadspace floor / pass mat
•  Red & Gold Woven Plastic - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic. Red lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
•  Blue & Silver Woven Plastic - BR-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic. Blue lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
•  Green & Silver Woven Plastic - AS-code Light Green Vinyl & Med Green Woven Plastic. Green lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
•  Western Brown Vinyl - BA-code Med Brown Vinyl & Dark Brown Vinyl "Western Brown" ranch brand motif. Brown lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.
•  Red Quilted & White Vinyls - BU-code White Vinyl & Red Vinyl. Red lino loadspace floor. Black rubber pass mat.  Optional
 
10 Ext Single-Tone
7 Ext Style-Tone Two-Tone

1956 Ford 8-Passenger Country Sedan   Base price new  $2,835.89  w/ std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp Y-block M-code eng & Conv Dr. This example has opt Fordomatic Dr (202-hp) +$178.20, Tinted Glass +$31.30, Side Shades (+$?), Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Wire Wheel Covers +$43, White Sidewall Tires +$50, & Style-Tone Two-Tone KE-code  Fiesta Red  & Colonial White  ext paint +$26.90.
 

BU-code  White Vinyl  &  Red Pleated Vinyl  int trim.

Unique Stowaway back seat is divided 2/3 left & 1/3 right. Divided bottoms fold up, forward, & down as level-floor loadspace, & divided backs fold forward & down as level-floor loadspace. As well, with the back folded forward, the whole Stowaway back 1/3 right seat tilts up & forward for rear seat access. With rear seat cushions removed, the rear seat back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace.
 
 
Thunderbird Styling   Thunderbird Power   Lifeguard Design

Parklane & Ranch Wagon cutaway views

Specifications

 
Accessories
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Master-Guide Power Steering & Swift Sure Power Brakes

Power-Lift Windows & 4-Way Power Front Seat

 
 

1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure (here)

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