1956 Ford Parklane   Base V-8 price new  $2,835.89  (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, 4.09 (opt 4.27) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. Opt Overdrive +$109.70. Opt Fordomatic Dr +$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).

Loadspace cover: vinyl, snap-in, Med Blue


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 (All) & Courier Models & Specs - view or print 9-page PDF (here)
        •  Ranch Wagon, Parklane, & 6-Pass Country Sedan Color Schemes - view or print 6-page PDF
        •  8-Pass Country Sedan, Country Squire, & Courier Color Schemes - view or print 6-page PDF

1956 FORD STATION WAGON SERIES
6 models. 2 or 4 dr, 6 or 8 pass. Base, Mid, or Top trim. 18" dia deep-center 3-spoke steering wheel w/ chrome 2/3-circle horn ring (except Ranch Wagon). Counterbalanced liftgate. 2 support arms w/ manual release on tailgate. 7-leaf 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.

 

2 dr, 6 pass     Base trim     Body Style  R     Body Type  59A     Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Production (I-6) 16,267 + (V-8 292 & 312) 32,081 = 48,348
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace, total length 74"

1 sun visor, 1 armrest, 1 ashtray, & 2 coat hooks. Opt pass side sun visor. Opt pass side door & rear side armrests. Opt ashtrays in rear armrests. Plain bezel control knobs. Color-keyed Single-Tone instr panel. Black 18" steering wheel (w/ chrome center horn button) & column. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. Brown heavy-ribbed linoleum loadspace/tailgate floor. 3 moldings avail:
        •  1956 early model-year Black rubber windshield & rear window molding, no bodyside molding
        •  1956 mid/late model-year Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding
        •  1956 mid/late model-year Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip double molding (Conv Two-Tone)

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), ship 3,473 lb / curb 3,660 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,503 lb / curb 3,680 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,608 / curb 3,790 lb,  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), ship 3,330 lb / curb 3,510 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,360 lb / curb 3,530 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,465 lb / curb 3,640 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Ranch Wagon V-8 $2,541.23 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 + 7.10 x 15" tires $20 = $2,839.43,  w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle, shipping ____ lb / curb 3,900

COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon
2 int Upholstery Trim     seat bolster / seat cushion & back / loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Brown Woven Plastic - AZ-code Med Brown Vinyl & Med Brown Woven Plastic. Brown lino loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Western Brown Vinyl - BA-code Med Brown Vinyl & Dark Brown Vinyl "Wester Brown." Irreg ranch brand impressions. Brown lino loadspace/tailgate floor
10 ext Single-Tone
5 ext Conv Two-Tone

 

2 dr, 6 pass     Base trim+     Body Style  R     Body Type  59B     Prices     Interiors    Tires    Weights
Production (I-6) 4,272 + (V-8 292 & 312) 38,045 = 42,317
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace, total length 74"

2 sun visors, 4 armrests, 2 coat hooks, & 2 passenger-assist straps on "B" pillars. Auto pop-out cigarette lighter. Ashtrays in instr panel & in rear armrests. Bright escutcheon control knobs. Color-keyed Single-Tone color instr panel & heavy-ribbed linoleum loadspace/tailgate floor. Black steering wheel & column. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside full-length mid spear-tip molding.

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), ship 3,488 lb / curb 3,660 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,518 lb / curb 3,700 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,623 / curb 3,790 lb,  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), ship 3,345 lb / curb 3,530 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,375 lb / curb 3,550 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,480 lb / curb 3,660 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Cust Ranch Wgn V-8 $2,637.74 + T-Bird Spl V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 + 7.10 x 15" tires $20 = $2,935.94,  w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle, ship ____ lb / curb 3,900 lb

COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon
4 int Upholstery Trim     seat bolster / seat cushion & back / loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Red & White Woven Plastic - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic. Red lino loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Blue & Silver Woven Plastic - BR-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic. Blue lino loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Green & Silver Woven Plastic - AS-code Light Green Vinyl & Med Green Woven Plastic. Green lino loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Western Brown Vinyl - BA-code Med Brown Vinyl & Dark Brown Vinyl "Wester Brown" irreg ranch brand impressions. Brown lino loadspace/tailgate floor
10 ext Single-Tone paint
7 ext Conv Two-Tone paint

 

2 dr, 6 pass     Top trim " sport Ranch Wagon"     Body Style  R     Body Type  59C     Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Production (I-6) 140 + (V-8 292 & 312) 15,046 = 15,186
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace, total length 74"

3 interior woven-plastic & vinyl upholstery trim color schemes. Color-keyed Two-Tone instr panel, steering wheel & column, looped rayon carpet pass floor & loadspace/tailgate floor, & vinyl snap-in loadspace cover. Snazzy-look large chrome trim plate around doors windows. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & belt molding. Bright-metal bodyside sweep wide molding 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), ship 3,503 lb / curb 3,680 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,533 lb / curb 3,700 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,638 / curb 3,810 lb,  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), ship 3,360 lb / curb 3,530 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,390 lb / curb 3,570 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,495 lb / curb 3,680 lb,  or
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std Parklane V-8 $2,835.89 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 + 7.10 x 15" tires $20 = $3,134.09,  w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle, ship ____ lb / curb 3,920

COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Parklane
3 int Upholstery Trim     seat bolster / seat cushion & back / loadspace cover / pass & loadspace/tailgate carpet
        •  Blue & White Woven Plastic - BB-code Med Blue Vinyl & Light Blue Woven Plastic. Blue vinyl loadspace cover. Blue pass & loadspace/tailgate carpet
        •  Green & White Woven Plastic - BC-code Med Green Vinyl & Light Green Woven Plastic. Green vinyl loadspace cover. Green pass & loadspace/tailgate carpet
        •  Tan & White Woven Plastic - BD-code White Vinyl & Med Brown Woven Plastic. Brown vinyl loadspace cover. Brown pass & loadspace/tailgate carpet
3 ext Style-Tone Two-Tone

 

4 dr, 6 pass     Mid trim     Body Style X     Body Type 79D     Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
6- & 8-Pass Production Combined (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8 292 & 312) 80,604 = 85,374
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace, total length 74"

Color-keyed Single-Tone instr panel & heavy-ribbed linoleum loadspace/tailgate floor. Black steering wheel & column. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, belt, & bodyside full-length mid spear-tip molding.

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), ship 3,536 lb / curb 3,700 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,566 lb / curb 3,750 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,671 / curb 3,860 lb,  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), ship 3,420 lb / curb 3,590 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,450 lb / curb 3,620 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,555 lb / curb 3,730 lb,  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  V-8 $2,700.71 + T-Bird Spl V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 + 7.10 x 15" tires $20 = $2,998.91,  w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle, ship ____ lb / curb 3,970 lb

COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford 6-Passenger Country Sedan
5 int Upholstery Trim (below)
10 ext Single-Tone
7 ext Conv Two-Tone

1956 Ford 6-passenger Country Sedan   Base V-8 price new  $2,700.71  (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp 4-bbl dual-exh Y-block M-code eng, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw 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.


 

4 dr, 8 pass     Mid trim     Body Style X     Body Type  79B     Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
6- & 8-Pass Production Combined (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8 292 & 312) 80,604 = 85,374
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, total length 82.9."

Color-keyed Two-Tone instr panel, steering wheel & column, & heavy-ribbed linoleum loadspace/tailgate floor. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & belt molding. Bright-metal bodyside sweep wide molding w/ impressed 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), ship 3,638 lb / curb 3,810 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10," clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,668 lb / curb 3,840 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,773 lb / curb 3,950 lb,  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), ship 3,495 lb / curb 3,680 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,525 lb / curb 3,700 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,630 lb / curb 3,810 lb
Opt  Thunderbird Special V-8  312-cid  225-hp  P-code  eng  $100   mid model-year   plus required equip . . .
        std 8-Pass Country Sedan V-8 $2,835.89 + T-Bird Special V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 = $3,114.09,  w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires, ship ____ lb / curb 4,060 lb
 
COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford 6-Pass Country Sedan, 8-Pass Country Sedan, & Country Squire
5 int Upholstery Trim     seat bolster / seat cushion & back / loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Red & Gold Woven Plastic - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic. Red lino loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Blue & Silver Woven Plastic - BR-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic. Blue lino loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Green & Silver Woven Plastic - AS-code Light Green Vinyl & Med Green Woven Plastic. Green lino loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Western Brown Vinyl - BA-code Med Brown Vinyl & Dark Brown Vinyl "Western Brown" irreg ranch brand impressions. Brown lino loadspace/tailgate floor
        •  Red Quilted & White Vinyls - BU-code White Vinyl & Red Vinyl. Red lino loadspace/tailgate floor   Optional
10 ext Single-Tone
7 ext Style-Tone Two-Tone

1956 Ford 8-Passenger Country Sedan   Base V-8 price new  $2,835.89  (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, & 7.10 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has opt Fordomatic Dr (202-hp) +$178.20, Tinted Glass +$31.30, Side Shades (+$ n/a), 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.

"Red & Gold Woven Plastic"  AT-code  White Vinyl  &  Red Woven Plastic  (vertical pleats) int trim upholstery

Unique stowaway back seat 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, w/ back folded forward, the whole stowaway back 1/3 right seat tilts up & forward for rear seat access. Rear seat (2 pass): w/ cushion & back upholstery removed the back frame folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace, total length 82.9"


 

4 dr, 8 pass     Mid trim     Body Style  Y     Body Type  79C     Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Production (I-6) 93 + (V-8 292 & 312) 23,128 = 23,221
Same as 8-Passenger Country Sedan (below) except w/ Black rubber pass mat w/ criss-cross pattern, Single-Tone ext paint (only), & a self-adhesive 3M™ DI-NOC™ decalcomania of panel or ship-plank mahogany-wood-grain finish vinyl on (steel) bodyside & tailgate panels framed by maple-wood-grain 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. Calif. ($3,012 Wash. D.C.) ,  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  (incld), ship 3,638 lb / curb 3,810 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10," clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,668 lb / curb 3,840 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,773 lb / curb 3,950 lb,  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), ship 3,495 lb / curb 3,680 lb
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,525 lb / curb 3,700 lb
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,630 lb / curb 3,810 lb,  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 $178.20 = $3,220.64,  w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires, ship ____ lb / curb 4,060

COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Country Squire
5 int Upholstery Trim (below)
10 ext Single-Tone

1956 Ford Country Squire   Base V-8 price new  $2,942.44  (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Thunderbird V-8  292-cid 200-hp 4-bbl dual-exh Y-block M-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 4.09 (opt 4.27) rear axle, & 7.10 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has std Single-Tone A-code  Raven Black  ext paint (incld) & opt Outside Visor (+$ n/a), Side Shades (+$ n/a), Spotlights With Mirrors +$50, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Grille Guard +$27 [est], & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Added items are 1955 Fairlane headlamp door chrome eyebrow molding (+$ n/a) & aftermarket roof rack (+$ n/a).


 

 
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1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure (here)