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1956 Ford Station Wagons Brochure
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1956 Ford Car & Wagon (All) Brochure
Car & Wagon (All)
1956 Ford Fairlane & Crown Victoria Brochure
Fairlane & Crown Victoria
1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria Brochure
Fairlane Fordor Victoria
Ford Motor Company of Canada
1956 Ford Car Accessories Brochure
Accessories

1956 Ford Police & Emergency Models Brochure
Police & Emergency
1956 Ford Taxi Models Brochure
Taxi
1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery)
Courier (Sedan Delivery)
1956 Ford Car Engines   Clutches   Transmissions   Axles   Tires   Rims
Engines  Clutches  Trans
1956 Ford Owner's Manual
Manual

1956 Ford Car Data Plate Codes
Data Plate Codes
1956 Ford Car Colors
Colors
1956 Ford Car & Accessory Original Prices
Car & Accs Prices
All The Facts About The '56 Ford
All The Facts
1956 Ford Car Shop Manual Tuneup & Oil Change
Shop Man
1956 Ford Car Lifeguard Design Brochure
Lifeguard Design
1956 Ford Car Seat Belts Brochure
Seat Belts
1956 Ford Car SelectAire Conditioner Shop Manual
SelectAire Shop Manual
1956 Meteor   Niagara   Rideau Brochure
Meteor   Niagara   Rideau
Old Ford Part & Information Links
Part Links
1956 Ford Car Shipping & Curb Weights
Shipping & Curb Weights
1956 Ford Restored
1956 Ford Restored

1956 Ford Parklane right rear
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 Machines.
1956 Ford Parklane loadspace cover
Loadspace cover: vinyl, snap-in, Med Blue
1956 Ford Parklane loadspace
1956 Ford Parklane right front
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1956 Ford Station Wagon Brochure
© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, Form FD-7573, Litho in U.S.A. 9-55
 
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FORD STATION WAGONS Brochure Cover - illustration of Parklane

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1956 Ford Station Wagon Models

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•  Ranch Wagon  2 dr, 6 pass, Base trim
•  Custom Ranch Wagon  2 dr, 6 pass, Base trim+
•  Parklane  2 dr, 6 pass, Top trim, "sport Ranch Wagon," vinyl snap-in Loadspace Cover
•  6-Passenger Country Sedan  4 dr, Mid trim
•  8-Passenger Country Sedan  4 dr, Mid trim
•  Country Squire  4 dr, 8 pass, same as 8-Passenger Country Sedan except w/ 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
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•  Courier (Sedan Delivery)  (brochure)  2 dr, 1 pass (driver), Base trim, panel-type side-hinged Rear Door holds open in any position

1956 Ford Station Wagon & Courier Models & Specs - view or print 9-page PDF (here)

•  Lifeguard Design       •  Cutaway Views       •  Engines       •  Mech Specs       •  Accessories
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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" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall.

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

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. 3 moldings available
        •  Black rubber windshield & rear window moldings, no bodyside molding
        •  Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding
        •  Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip double molding (w/ 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 lb / 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 $2,541.23 + T-Bird Spl V-8 312 $100 + Fordomatic $178.20 + 7.10 x 15" tires $20 = $2,839.43,  w/
        3.54 (opt none) axle
 
COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Ranch Wagon
2 int Trim Upholstery    seat bolster / seat cushion & back / 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
 
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Ranch Wagon

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

2 sun visors, 4 armrests, 2 coat hooks, & 2 passenger-assist straps on "B" pillars. Auto pop-out cigarette lighter. Ashtrays in instrument 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), 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 lb / 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 $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
 
COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon
4 int Trim Upholstery    seat bolster / seat cushion & back / 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
7 ext Conv Two-Tone
 
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Custom Ranch Wagon

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

3 interior colors of woven-plastic & vinyl. Color-keyed steering wheel & column, Two-Tone instrument panel, looped rayon carpet (on floor, cargo area floor, & tailgate), & luggage area vinyl snap-in 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), 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 lb / 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 $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
 
COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Parklane
3 int Trim Upholstery    seat bolster / seat cushion & back / loadspace cover & floor / pass carpet
•  Blue & White Woven Plastic - BB-code Med Blue Vinyl & Light Blue Woven Plastic. Med Blue vinyl snap-in loadspace cover. Blue loadspace & pass carpet.
•  Green & White Woven Vlasic - BC-code Med Green Vinyl & Light Green Woven Plastic. Med Green vinyl snap-in loadspace cover. Green loadspace & pass carpet.
•  Tan & White Woven Plastic - BD-code White Vinyl & Med Brown Woven Plastic. Med Brown vinyl snap-in loadspace cover. Brown loadspace & pass carpet.
3 ext Style-Tone Two-Tone
 
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Parklane

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

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), 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 lb / 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  $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

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


1956 Ford Six-Passenger Country Sedan
1956 Ford 6-passenger Country Sedan   Base price new  $2,2700.71  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 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.
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8-Passenger Country Sedan
4 dr, 8 pass    Body Style X    Body Type  79B    6- & 8-Pass Production Combined (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8 292/312) 80,604 = 85,374
Mid trim    Prices    Interiors    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. Bodyside sweep bright-metal moldings 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 Sdn $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
 
COLOR SCHEMES - view or print 6-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford 6-Pass Country Sedan, Country Squire, & 8-Pass Country Sedan
5 int Trim Upholstery    seat bolster / seat cushion & back / 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
 
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Eight-Passenger Country Sedan


1956 Ford 8-Passenger Country Sedan
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.
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1956 Ford Eight-Passenger Country Sedan Rear Seats
AT-code  White Vinyl  &  Red Woven Plastic  int trim
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1956 Ford Eight-Passenger Country Sedan Rear Seats
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.
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Country Squire
4 dr, 8 pass     Body Style  Y     Body Type  79C     Production (I-6) 93 + (292/312 V-8) 23,128 = 23,221
Mid trim    Prices    Interiors    Tires    Weights
Same as 8-Passenger Country Sedan except w/ 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. ($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

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


1956 Ford Country Squire
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 +$50. Added 1955 Fairlane headlamp door chrome eyebrow moldings (+$?) & aftermarket roof rack (n/a).
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Thunderbird Styling   Thunderbird Power   Lifeguard Design
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Thunderbird Styling   Thunderbird Power   Lifeguard Design

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Parklane & Ranch Wagon cutaway views
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Parklane & Ranch Wagon cutaway views

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202-h.p. Thunderbird Engine   137-h.p. Ford I-6 Engine   Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive

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Specifications
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Specifications

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Accessories
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Accessories

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Master-Guide Power Steering & Swift Sure Power Brakes
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Master-Guide Power Steering & Swift Sure Power Brakes

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Power-Lift Windows & 4-Way Power Front Seat
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Power-Lift Windows & 4-Way Power Front Seat

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FORD STATION WAGONS Brochure Back Cover - illustration of Country Squire

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1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure (here)
1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure (here)

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  Fairlane bodyside sweep bright-metal molding w/ impressed black-painted jet exhaust design at rear . . .