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1956 Ford Parklane $2,950 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 +$110. Opt Fordomatic Drive +$192. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone CD-code Bermuda Blue & Diamond Blue paint +$45, Body Mount Mirrors (+$?), White Sidewall Tires +$50, & modern aftermarket 1962-64 Thunderbird-style wire wheels (+$?). 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
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1956 Ford Station Wagon Models
• 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, Single-Tone exterior paint (only), 3M™ DI-NOC™ self-adhesive vinyl mahogany-grain wood-panel or ship-plank finish on (steel) bodyside & rear panels, & maple-grain finish on one-piece glass-fibre moldings & on body window-band area.
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• Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure (2 dr, 1 pass (driver), Base trim, side-hinged rear door holds open)
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 (opt white sidewalls +$50).
Body Style R Body Type 59B Production (I-6) 4,272 + (V-8) 38,045 = 42,317 Prices Interiors Colors
2 dr, 6 pass. Base trim.
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. 4 interior colors: 3 of scuff-resistant woven-plastic & grained-vinyl, plus one all-vinyl ranch brand motif "Western Brown." Color-keyed Single-Tone color instrument panel & heavy ribbed linoleum loadspace mat. Black steering wheel & column. Black rubber arrowhead pattern floor mat. Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings, & full-length bodyside mid spear tip moldings.
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace—length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,749 Wash. D.C. ($2,637.74 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & 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) $2,599 Wash. D.C. ($2,543.97 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) 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 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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Body Style R Body Type 59A Production (I-6) 16,267 + (V-8) 32,081 = 48,348 Prices Interiors Colors
2 dr, 6 pass. Base trim.
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. 2 interiors: Brown Woven Plastic, or all-vinyl ranch brand motif "Western Brown." Black steering wheel w/ center horn button. Black steering wheel column. Black rubber arrowhead pattern floor mat. Brown heavy ribbed linoleum loadspace mat. Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings. Bright-metal rear bodyside single moldings w/ spear tips, or double moldings w/ spear-tips (that may enclose a 2nd Tone-Tone paint color & on roof).
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace—length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,628 Wash. D.C. ($2,541.23 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" Tires +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,478 Wash. D.C. ($2,447.46 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) x 15" Tires +$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 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" Tires
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Body Style R Body Type 59C Production (I-60 140 + (V-8) 15,046 = 15,186 Prices Interiors Colors
2 dr, 6 pass. Top trim. "Sport Ranch Wagon."
3 interior colors of woven-plastic & vinyl. Bright-metal moldings on back seat back & door panels. Color-keyed steering wheel & column, Two-Tone instrument panel, looped rayon carpet, & luggage area vinyl snap-in cover. Snazzy-look large chrome trim plates around door windows. Bright-metal bodyside wide sweep moldings w/ black-painted jet exhaust designs at rear.
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace—length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,950 Wash. D.C. ($2,835.89 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & 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) $2,800 Wash. D.C. ($2,742.12 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) 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 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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Body Style X Body Type 79D 6- & 8-Pass Comb Prod (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8) 80,604 = 85,374 Prices Interiors Colors
4 dr, 6 pass. Mid trim.
4 interior colors: 3 of scuff-resistant woven-plastic & grained-vinyl, & one all-vinyl ranch brand motif "Western Brown." Color-keyed Single-Tone instrument panel & heavy linoleum loadspace mat. Black steering wheel & column. Black rubber arrowhead pattern floor mat. Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings, & full-length bodyside mid spear tip moldings.
Stowaway back seat bottom tilts up & forward, & back folds forward & down as level-floor loadspace—length 74.0."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,796 Wash. D.C. ($2,700.71 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & 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) $2,646 Wash. D.C. ($2,606.94 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 6.70 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 6.70 (7.10 w/ air cond) 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 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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1956 Ford 6-passenger Country Sedan $2,796 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 +$110. Opt Fordomatic Drive +$192. This example has opt Conventional Two-Tone ME-code Coldenglow Yellow & Colonial White paint +$25, Body Mount Mirrors (+$?), Ford Crest Wheel Covers (+$?), & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Photo RM Sotheby's.
Body Style Y Body Type 79C Production (I-6) 93 + (V-8) 23,128 = 23,221 Prices Interiors Colors
4 dr, 8 pass. Mid trim.
Same as 8-Passenger Country Sedan except w/ Single-Tone exterior paint (only); & 3M™ DI-NOC™ self-adhesive vinyl mahogany-grain wood-panel or ship-plank finish on (steel) bodyside & rear panels, & maple-grain finish on one-piece glass-fibre moldings & on body window-band area.
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $3,012 Wash. D.C. ($2,942.44 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,862 Wash. D.C. ($2,848.67 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 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 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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1956 Ford Country Squire $3,012 w/ std Thunderbird 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 +$110. Opt Fordomatic Drive +$192. This example has std Single-Tone A-code Raven Black paint & opt Outside Visor (+$?), Side Shades (+$?), Spotlights With Mirrors +$50, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Grille Guard +$50, & White Sidewall Tires +$50. Added aftermarket roof rack & 1955 Ford headlamp door chrome eyebrow moldings.
Body Style X Body Type 79B 6- & 8-Pass Comb Prod (I-6) 4,770 + (V-8) 80,604 = 85,374 Prices Interiors Colors
4 dr, 8 pass. Mid trim.
4 interior colors: 3 of scuff-resistant woven-plastic & grained-vinyl, & one all-vinyl ranch brand motif "Western Brown." Color-keyed Single-Tone steering wheel, column, Two-Tone instrument panel, & heavy ribbed linoleum loadspace mat. Black rubber criss-cross pattern floor mat. Bright-metal windshield & rear window moldings, & bodyside wide sweep moldings w/ black-painted jet exhaust designs at rear.
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."
Std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ FD) M-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,880 Wash. D.C. ($2,835.89 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 10," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$192 ($178.20), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& std Conv Dr) $2,730 Wash. D.C. ($2,742.12 L.A. Calif.) w/
• Std Conv Dr, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.09 (opt 4.27), & Tires 7.10 x 15" (incld) or
• Opt Overdrive, Clutch 9-1/2," Rear Axle 4.27 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15" +$110 ($109.70) or
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 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
Opt Fordomatic Dr, Rear Axle 3.54 (opt none), & Tires 7.10 x 15"
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1956 Ford 8-Passenger Country Sedan $2,880 w/ std Thunderbird 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 +$110. Opt Fordomatic Drive +$192. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone KA-code Fiesta Red & Raven Black paint +$45, Body Mount Mirrors (+$?), Wire Wheel Covers +$43, White Sidewall Tires +$50, & aftermarket outside visor (+$?) & roof rack (+$?). Photos en.wheelsage.org.
BU-code White Vinyl & Red Pleated Vinyl interior.
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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Thunderbird Styling Thunderbird Power Lifeguard Design
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Parklane & Ranch Wagon cutaway views
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1956 Ford Station Wagon Engines
• View Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code
Std, Courier
Opt, all Car & Station Wagon (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 production-year
Opt, Fairlane & Station Wagon
View all model Engines, Clutches, Transmissions, & Axles
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1956 Ford Station Wagon Clutches
(w/ Conv Dr & OD transmissions)
• 9-1/2-inch w/ Ford I-6
• 10-inch w/ Thunderbird V-8 or Thunderbird Special V-8
Pedal free-travel 1-1/8-inch to 1-3/8-inch
1956 Ford Station Wagon Transmissions
View "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
Automatic 4th gear cuts in at about 28 mph & cuts out at about 22 mph
• 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
View all model Engines, Clutches, Transmissions, & Axles
Specifications
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1956 Ford Station Wagon Rear Axle Ratios (to 1)
Station Wagon & Courier w/ all engs
• 4.09 (opt 4.27) w/ std Conventional Drive (incld)
• 4.27 (opt none) w/ opt Overdrive
• 3.54 (opt none) w/ opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive
View all model Engines, Clutches, Transmissions, & Axles
Master-Guide Power Steering & Swift Sure Power Brakes
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Power-Lift Windows & 4-Way Power Front Seat
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View full info & specs 1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) Brochure
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