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1956 Ford Taxi Models Brochure
Taxi Models Brochure
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1956 Ford Car & Wagon (All) Brochure
Car & Wagon (All)
1956 Ford Fairlane & Crown Victoria Brochure
Fairlane & Crown Victoria
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Fairlane Fordor Victoria
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Station Wagon
1956 Ford Car & Truck Accessories Brochure
Accessories

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Courier (Sedan Delivery)
1956 Ford Police & Emergency Models Brochure
Police & Emerg
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1956 Ford Car Engines   Clutches   Transmissions   Axles   Tires   Rims
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1956 Ford Owner's Manual
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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
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Meteor   Niagara   Rideau
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1956 Ford Car Shipping & Curb Weights
Shipping & Curb Weights
1956 Ford Restored
1956 Ford Restored

1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan V-8 Taxi
1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan Taxi   Base V-8 price new  $2,247.07  w/ std Ford V-8  272-cid 173-hp (176-hp w/ Fordomatic Dr) 2-bbl single-exh U-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. Opt "Standard" or "Deluxe" taxi packages & other heavy-duty equipment available. This example has opt Grille Guard +$27, Front Bumper Wing Guards +$27, Rear Deck Guard +$27, & Rear Bumper Wing Guards +$27.
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1956 Ford for Taxi Service Brochure  cover - illustration of black & green Mainline Fordor Sedan Taxi at airport
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1956 Ford Taxi Models Brochure
Ford Division of Ford Motor Company, Form FD-7601, Litho. in U.S.A. 9-55


•  1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan Taxi
Std  Ford V-8  272-cid  173-hp (176-hp w/ FD)  U-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,247.07 (L.A. Calif.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192),  or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,153.30 (L.A. Calif.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires   (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192)
"New Standard Taxi Package" (below)   pkg price not found
"New Deluxe Taxi Package" (below) (includes "Standard Taxi Pkg")   pkg price not found


•  1956 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan Taxi
Std  Ford V-8  272-cid  173-hp (176-hp w/ FD)  U-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,372.49 (L.A. Calif.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr , 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192),  or
Opt  Ford I-6  223-cid  137-hp  A-code  eng (& Conv Dr)   $2,278.72 (L.A. Calif.),  w/
        •  Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  (incld)
        •  Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$109.70 ($110)
        •  Opt Fordomatic Dr , 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires  +$178.20 ($192)
"New Standard Taxi Package" (below)   pkg price not found


PAGE INDEX  Click links or scroll down
•  Economical       •  Lifeguard Design       •  Engines       •  Transmissions       •  Tires
•  Body Features       •  Taxi Packages       •  Suspension       •  Options       •  Mechanical Specs
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America's most distictive taxi - b/w illustration of Mainline Fordor Sedan Taxi
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Luxury styled comfort - b/w illustration of Taxi interior plus Lifeguard Design door latches, steering wheel, & seat belts
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Ford I-6 Engine illustration   Ford Y-8 Engine illustration   Engine Specs
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Transmission Gear Selector illustration   Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive   Gas-saving Overdrive   New standard Conventional Drive   Torque-Tailored Rear Axles
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Taxi Tires
Std  6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply, black sidewall, tubeless
Opt  6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply, black sidewall, tire & tube
Opt  6.70 x 15" bias 6-ply, black sidewall, tubeless
Opt  6.70 x 15" bias 6-ply, black sidewall, tire & tube
Opt  7.10 x 15" bias 4-ply, black sidewall, tubeless
Opt  7.10 x 15" bias 4-ply, black sidewall, tire & tube
Opt  6.00 x 16" bias 4-ply, black sidewall, tire & tube
Opt  6.00 x 16" bias 6-ply, black sidewall, tire & tube
prices not found
Opt  (5) White Sidewalls +$50
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Advanced features for easy-riding, longer-lasting service Cutaway illustration of Mainline/Customline body with 'tooltip' construction comments
Cutaway illustration of Mainline/Customline body with 'tooltip' construction comments
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3 suspension illustrations with comments - Ball-Joint Suspension   Angle-Poised Ride   Variable-Rate Rear Suspension
3 suspension illustrations with comments - Ball-Joint Suspension   Angle-Poised Ride   Variable-Rate Rear Suspension
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Factory-installed options for greater efficiency, economy, comfort
Illustrations & comments for heavy-duty generator, clutch, front springs, floor mat, & brake linings. Details for 2 Taxi Packages.
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1956 Ford Taxi Packages at special low "kit" prices!

"NEW STANDARD TAXI PACKAGE"   price not found
(Mainline & Customline)
•   Heavy-duty front & rear seats
•   11-inch (heavy duty) clutch
•   H.D. front & rear springs & shock absorbers
•   Heavy-duty brake lining
•   Economy Carburetor (Ford I-6)
"NEW DELUXE TAXI PACKAGE"   price not found
(Mainline)
•   Includes "Standard Taxi Package"
•   Armrests on all doors
•   Heavy-duty front & rear floor mats
•   Ashtray in back of front seat (Fordor)
 
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Accessories & Options
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Specifications - 56 Ford for Taxi Service
Specifications - Ford I-6   Ford Y-8   Semi-Centrifugal Clutch   Conventional Drive

Specifications - Overdrive   Fordomatic   Double-drop Frames   Angle-poised Ball-joint Front Suspension   Variable-rate Rear Suspension   Rear Axle   Double-Seal Hydraulic Brakes   Steering System   Wheels and Tires   Exterior Dimensions   Interior Dimensions

Specifications - Instruments and Controls   Standard Equipment-All Models   Additional Standard Equipment-Mainline Sedans   Additional Standard Equipment-Customline Sedans   Optional Equipment   Price
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