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1956 Ford Station Wagons Brochure
© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, Form FD-7573, Litho in U.S.A. 9-55
 
Ranch Wagon  (2 dr, 6 pass, Base trim)
Custom Ranch Wagon  (2 dr, 6 pass, Base trim+)
6-passenger Country Sedan  (4 dr, 6 pass, Mid trim)
8-passenger Country Sedan  (4 dr, 8 pass, Mid trim)
Parklane  (2 dr, 6 pass, "Sport" Ranch Wagon," Top trim)
Country Squire  (4 dr, 8 pass, Top trim, mahogany-grain-finished steel bodyside & rear panels framed by maple-grain-finished glass-fibre moldings & a maple-grain-finish between beltline & roof drip moldings)
 
Courier (Sedan Delivery)  Brochure  (2 dr, 1 pass [driver] bucket seat, Base trim, side-hinged rear door holds open)
 
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1956 FORD STATION WAGON SERIES
6 models. 6 or 8 pass (as below). Base, Mid, or Top trim (as below). Seven-leaf rear springs. Steel rims 15 x 5."
Tires 6.70 x 15" or 7.10 x 15" (as below) 4-ply tubeless blackwall (opt whitewalls +$50).
 
Models   Body Styles   Body Types   Prod Nos   Engs   Trans   Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)   Tires   Prices
 
 

Body Style  R     Body Type  59B     Production (I-6) 4,272 + (V-8) 38,045 = 42,317     Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Base trim, plus scuff-resistant woven plastic & grained vinyl upholstery. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
T-Bird V-8 292  M   Std eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,749 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,637.74 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312  P   Opt eng   Opt eng price not found
Ford I-6 223  A   Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,599 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,543.97 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  +$192 / $178.20
 
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Body Style  R     Body Type  59A     Production (I-6) 16,267 + (V-8) 32,081 = 48,348     Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. Base trim. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
T-Bird V-8 292  M   Std eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,628 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,541.23 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312  P   Opt eng   Opt eng price not found
Ford I-6 223  A   Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,478 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,447.46 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" Tires  +$192 / $178.20
 
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Body Style  R     Body Type  59C     Production (I-60 140 + (V-8) 15,046 = 15,186     Prices
2 dr. 6 pass. "Sport Ranch Wagon." Top trim. Snazzy-look large chrome trim plates around front door windows. Luggage area snap-in vinyl cover. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
T-Bird V-8 292  M   Std eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,950 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,835.89 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312  P   Opt eng   Opt eng price not found
Ford I-6 223  A   Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,800 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,742.12 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  +$192 / $178.20
 
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Body Style  X     Body Type  79D     Production (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8) 80,604 = 85,374     Prices
4 dr. 6 pass. Mid trim. Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace. Total loadspace length 74.0."
T-Bird V-8 292  M   Std eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,796 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,700.71 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312  P   Opt eng   Opt eng price not found
Ford I-6 223  A   Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,646 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,606.94 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15"  +$192 / $178.20
 
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Body Style  Y     Body Type  79C     Production (I-6) 93 + (V-8) 23,128 = 23,221     Prices
4 dr. 8 pass. Mid trim. Mahogany-grain-finished steel bodyside & rear panels framed by maple-grain-finished glass-fibre moldings & a maple-grain-finish between beltline & roof drip moldings. 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 loadspace length 82.9."
T-Bird V-8 292  M   Std eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $3,012 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,942.44 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312  P   Opt eng   Opt eng price not found
Ford I-6 223  A   Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,862 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,848.67 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"  +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"  +$192 / $178.20
 
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Body Style  X     Body Type  79B     Production (I-6) 2,248 + (V-8) 58,008 = 60,256     Prices
4 dr. 8 pass. Mid 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 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 loadspace length 82.9."
T-Bird V-8 292  M   Std eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,880 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,835.89 (L.A. Calif.)
T-Bird Special V-8 312  P   Opt eng   Opt eng price not found
Ford I-6 223  A   Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $2,730 (Wash. D.C.) / $2,742.12 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"  +$110 / $109.70
Opt Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"  +$192 / $178.20
 
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Thunderbird Styling   Thunderbird Power   Lifeguard Design
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Parklane & Ranch Wagon cutaway views
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1956 Ford Station Wagon, & Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Engines
 
Ford I-6  223 CID   A Code
Std in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
 
Thunderbird V-8  292 CID   M Code
Std in Fairlane & Station Wagon
Opt in Mainline & Customline
Not avail in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
 
Thunderbird Special V-8  312 CID   P Code
Opt in Fairlane & Station Wagon
Not avail in Courier (Sedan Delivery)
 
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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
 
Overdrive (3-speed Manual w/ Auto Planetary 4th-speed Gear)
Not avail in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
 
Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (3-speed Automatic)
Std in Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Opt in all other models
 
Specifications
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I-6 & V-8 Station Wagon & I-6 & V-8 Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)
 
4.09, opt 4.27, w/ std Conventional Drive
4.27, opt (none), w/ opt Overdrive
3.54, opt (none), w/ opt Speed-Tigger Fordomatic Drive
 
Master-Guide Power Steering & Swift Sure Power Brakes
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Power-Lift Windows & 4-Way Power Front Seat
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Click full specs  1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure
 

Body Style  S  Sedan Delivery (Courier)     Body Type  78A     Prod Total  8,757  (Note: 1955 Prod Total 7,754)
 
Engs   Trans   Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)   Tires   Payloads   GVWs   Prices
 
Courier / Ranch Wagon
Sedan Delivery. 2 dr. 1 pass (driver). Base trim.
Ford I-6 223  A   Std eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $1,740 (Wash. D.C.) / $1,725 (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 6.70 x 15," Payload 830 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb
Ford V-8 272  U   Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr)   $1,840 (est) (Wash. D.C.) / $1,825 (est) (L.A. Calif.)
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 6.70 x 15," Payload 711 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb
 
Courier / Parklane
Sedan Delivery. 2 dr. 3 pass. Top trim.
Ford I-6 223  A   Std eng (& Std Conv Dr)   I-6 Courier/Parklane price not found
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 6.70 x 15," Payload 830 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb
Ford V-8 272  U   Opt eng (& Std Conv Dr)   V-8 Courier/Parklane price not found
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), Tires 6.70 x 15," Payload 711 Lb, & GVW 4100 Lb
 
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1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery)
 
Engines
Ford I-6  223 CID   A Code   Std eng
Ford V-8  272 CID   U Code   Opt eng
 
Drives
Std Conventional Drive, Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15
Opt Overdrive, Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15  +$110 / $109.70
Opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15  +$192 / $178.20
 
Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)  (Courier & Station Wagon)
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
 
Tires  Opt tire prices not found
Std 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tubless blackwall
Opt 6.70 x 15" 6-ply tubeless blackwall
Opt 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tubeless blackwall
Opt 7.10 x 15" 6-ply tubeless blackwall
Steel rims 15 x 5"
Click Tires, Payloads, & GVWs
 
Base Trim
•  One sun visior    •  One armrest     •  One outside door rear view mirror
•  One front bucket seat (driver) w/ dark brown skiver-grain vinyl cover (AJ-code), back folds forward
•  One opt auxiliary front right bucket seat (passenger), back folds forward & whole seat tilts up & forward
•  Door & cargo area side panels of smooth medium brown pressed wood
•  Cargo area floor of plywood on full-welded steel pan, underfloor storage w/ 2 hinged lids & spare tire well w/ hinged lid
•  Side-hinged wide-opening rear door, holds open in all positions
 
Exterior Colors
Colonial White
Raven Black
Nocturne Blue,  Bermuda Blue,  Diamond Blue
Pine Ridge Green,  Meadowmist Green
Buckskin Tan
Fiesta Red
Platinum Gray
 
Click full specs  1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure

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