

1956 Meteor Rideau Sunliner Named "Juicy Fruit" for its unique Mercury colors: 19-code Saffron Yellow, 17-code Grove Green, & Black flash. (Some 1956 Meteors had 1956 Mercury colours.)

MERCURY–LINCOLN–METEOR DIVISION FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED
1956 Meteor models 20-page brochure (here) - The Old Car Manual Project
1956 Meteor Meteor Niagara Meteor Rideau Models
• Meteor Two-Door Sedan
• Meteor Four-Door Sedan
• Meteor Ranch Wagon (6-Pass)
• Meteor Sedan Delivery
• Meteor Four-Door Sedan
• Meteor Ranch Wagon (6-Pass)
• Meteor Sedan Delivery
• Meteor Niagara Two-Door Sedan
• Meteor Niagara Four-Door Sedan
• Meteor Niagara Victoria
• Meteor Niagara Ranch Wagon (6-Pass)
• Meteor Niagara Four-Door Sedan
• Meteor Niagara Victoria
• Meteor Niagara Ranch Wagon (6-Pass)
• Meteor Rideau Club Sedan
• Meteor Rideau Town Sedan
• Meteor Rideau Victoria
• Meteor Rideau Four-Door Victoria
• Meteor Rideau Crown Victoria
• Meteor Rideau Sunliner
• Meteor Rideau 6-Pass Country Sedan
• Meteor Rideau 8-Pass Country Sedan
• Meteor Rideau Town Sedan
• Meteor Rideau Victoria
• Meteor Rideau Four-Door Victoria
• Meteor Rideau Crown Victoria
• Meteor Rideau Sunliner
• Meteor Rideau 6-Pass Country Sedan
• Meteor Rideau 8-Pass Country Sedan
View/print all 1956 Meteor models & specifications pages 1-9 (here) - PDF


1956 Meteor Two-Door Sedan
Body Type 70A Production 3,305 Base Price $2,327 CAD
6-pass
Black rubber windshield & rear window mouldings, no side trim
Std Meteor V-8, 272-cid, 173-hp, 8.0/1-cr (176-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 2-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone ext paint colour Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Four-Door Sedan
Body Type 73A Production 4,042 Base Price $2,383 CAD
6-pass
Black rubber windshield & rear window mouldings, no side trim
Std Meteor V-8, 272-cid, 173-hp, 8.0/1-cr (176-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 2-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone ext paint colour Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Ranch Wagon (6-Pass Station Wagon)
Body Type 59A Production 849 Base Price $2,754 CAD
2-dr, stowaway back seat
Black rubber windshield & rear window mouldings, no side trim
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1.2" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone ext paint colour Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Sedan Delivery
Body Type 78A Production ____ Base Price $ _____
2-dr, 1-pass (driver), 1 bucket seat, side-hinged panel-type rear door
Black rubber windshield & rear window mouldings, no side trim
Std Meteor V-8, 272-cid, 173-hp, 8.0/1-cr (176-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 2-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone ext paint colour Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Niagara Two-Door Sedan
Body Type 70B Production 4,285 Base Price $2,446 CAD
6-pass
Bright-metal side trim w/ contrasting flash colour
Std Meteor V-8, 272-cid, 173-hp, 8.0/1-cr (176-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 2-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Niagara Four-Door Sedan
Body Type 73B Production 12,122 Base Price $2,501 CAD
6-pass
Bright-metal side trim w/ contrasting flash colour
Std Meteor V-8, 272-cid, 173-hp, 8.0/1-cr (176-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 2-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Niagara Victoria
Body Type 64D Production ____ Base Price $ _____
2-dr, 6-pass, "Hardtop"
Bright-metal side trim w/ contrasting flash colour
Std Meteor V-8, 272-cid, 173-hp, 8.0/1-cr (176-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 2-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Niagara Ranch Wagon (6-Pass Station Wagon)
Body Type 59B Production 975 Base Price $2,842 CAD
2-dr, stowaway back seat
Bright-metal side trim w/ contrasting flash colour
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1.2" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Rideau Club Sedan
Body Type 70C Production 1,431 Base Price $2,584 CAD
2-dr, 6-pass
Bright-metal side trim w/ Meteor emblem, jet exhaust design, & contrasting flash colour; Meteor emblem full wheel covers
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, none installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor V-8, 312-cid, 225-hp, 9.0/1-cr, 4-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
Merc-O-Matic Dr (only), 3.22 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)

1956 Meteor Rideau Club Sedan Tri-Tone 4A-code Colonial White, Meadowmist Green, & Raven Black (flash) exterior paint. This example has stainless steel Ford Crest (instead of Meteor Crest) Wheel Covers, and bumperettes removed.


1956 Meteor Rideau Town Sedan
Body Type 73C Production 5,337 Base Price $2,639 CAD
4-dr, 6-pass
Bright-metal side trim w/ Meteor emblem, jet exhaust design, & contrasting flash colour; Meteor emblem full wheel covers
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor V-8, 312-cid, 225-hp, 9.0/1-cr, 4-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
Merc-O-Matic Dr (only), 3.22 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)

1956 Meteor Rideau Town Sedan Tri-Tone 1E-code Saffron Yellow, Platinum Grey, & Raven Black (flash)


1956 Meteor Rideau Victoria
Body Type 64C Production 2,110 Base Price $2,759 CAD
2-dr, 6-pass, "Hardtop"
Bright-metal side trim w/ Meteor emblem, jet exhaust design, & contrasting flash colour; Meteor emblem full wheel covers
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor V-8, 312-cid, 225-hp, 9.0/1-cr, 4-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
Merc-O-Matic Dr (only), 3.22 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Rideau Four-Door Victoria
Body Type 57A Production 545 Base Price $ _____
6-pass, "Hardtop," late model-year
Bright-metal side trim w/ Meteor emblem, jet exhaust design, & contrasting flash colour; Meteor emblem full wheel covers
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl late model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor V-8, 312-cid, 225-hp, 9.0/1-cr, 4-bbl late model-year, few installed with
Merc-O-Matic Dr (only), 3.22 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Rideau Crown Victoria
Body Type 64A Production 206 Base Price $2,810 CAD
2-dr, 6-pass, steel top, bright-metal tiara trim
Bright-metal side trim w/ Meteor emblem, jet exhaust design, & contrasting flash colour; Meteor emblem full wheel covers
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, none installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor V-8, 312-cid, 225-hp, 9.0/1-cr, 4-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
Merc-O-Matic Dr (only), 3.22 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)

1956 Meteor Rideau Crown Victoria Tri-Tone 6B-code Bermuda Blue, Colonial White, Raven Black. Photo Barrett-Jackson.


1956 Meteor Rideau Sunliner
Body Type 76B Production 479 Base Price $3,007 CAD
2-dr, 6-pass, electrically controlled convertible vinyl top
Bright-metal side trim w/ Meteor emblem, jet exhaust design, & contrasting flash colour; Meteor emblem full wheel covers
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 3.20 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.20) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.55) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, none installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, ______ axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, ______ axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor V-8, 312-cid, 225-hp, 9.0/1-cr, 4-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
Merc-O-Matic Dr (only), 3.22 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Rideau Sunliner Tri-Tone 6E-code Raven Black, Carousel Red, & Colonial White (flash)


1956 Meteor Rideau 6-Passenger Country Sedan (Station Wagon)
Body Type 79D Production 1,778 Base Price $2,900 CAD
4-dr, stowaway back seat
Bright-metal side trim w/ Meteor emblem, jet exhaust design, & contrasting flash colour; Meteor emblem full wheel covers
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1.2" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor V-8, 312-cid, 225-hp, 9.0/1-cr, 4-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
Merc-O-Matic Dr (only), 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)


1956 Meteor Rideau 8-Passenger Country Sedan
Body Type 79B Production 933 Base Price $3,070 CAD
4-dr, stowaway back seat, removable rear seat
Bright-metal side trim w/ Meteor emblem, jet exhaust design, & contrasting flash colour; Meteor emblem full wheel covers
Std Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 200-hp, 8.0/1-cr (202-hp, 8.4/1-cr w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr), 4-bbl with
• Std Std Trans, 10" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 137-hp, 8.0/1-cr, 2-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
• Std Std Trans, 9-1.2" clutch, 4.09 (opt 4.27) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.27 (opt none) axle, 6.70 x 15" 4-ply tires
• Opt Merc-O-Matic Dr, 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires, or
Opt Meteor V-8, 312-cid, 225-hp, 9.0/1-cr, 4-bbl mid model-year, few installed with
Merc-O-Matic Dr (only), 3.54 (opt none) axle, 7.10 x 15" 4-ply tires
Single-Tone, Two-Tone, or Tri-Tone ext paint colours incld flash colour Colonial White, Raven Black, or Carousel Red (on Colonial White body) Colours (below)

1956 Meteor Rideau 8-Pass Country Sedan Single-Tone 09-code Carousel Red & Colonial White (flash)
1956 Meteor Meteor Niagara Meteor Rideau

Meteor V-8 292-cid 202-hp (w/ Merc-O-Matic Dr) engine. Photos Barrett-Jackson.

4 Engines
1) Meteor V-8, 272-cid, 2-ohv, 90-degree, 3.62" bore x 3.30" stroke, 2-barrel carb, 5 main bearings, 12-volt elec system
• Std 173-hp @ 4400 rpm, 260 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm, 8.0/1 comp ratio, w/ std Std Trans or opt Overdrive
• Opt 176-hp @ 4400 rpm, 264 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm, 8.4/1 comp ratio, w/ opt Merc-O-Matic Drive
Meteor (except Ranch Wagon), Meteor Niagara (except Ranch Wagon)
2) Meteor V-8, 292-cid, 2-ohv, 90-degree, 3.75" bore x 3.30" stroke, 4-barrel carb, 5 main bearings, 12-volt elec system
• Std 200-hp @ 4600 rpm, 285 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm, 8.0/1 comp ratio, w/ std Std Trans or opt Overdrive
• Opt 202-hp @ 4600 rpm, 289 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm, 8.4/1 comp ratio, w/ opt Merc-O-Matic Drive
Meteor Ranch Wagon, Meteor Niagara Ranch Wagon, Meteor Rideau (incld 6- & 8-Pass Country Sedan)
3) Opt Meteor I-6, 223-cid, 2-ohv, inline, 3.62" bore x 3.60" stroke, 2-barrel card, 4 main bearings, 12-volt elec system
137-hp @ 4000 rpm, 202 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 rpm, 8.0/1 comp ratio, w/ all drives
All models "delete option" mid model-year, few installed
4) Opt Meteor V-8, 312-cid 2-ohv, 90-degree, 3.80" bore x 3.44" stroke, 4-barrel carb, 5 main bearings, 12-volt elec system
225-hp @ 4600 rpm, 324 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm, 9.0/1 comp ratio, w/ opt Merc-O-Matic Drive (only)
Meteor Rideau (incld 6- & 8-Pass Country Sedan) mid model-year, few installed
3 Transmissions View Shifting Gears, Owners Manual
1) Std Conventional Drive (manual 3-spd)
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), & Reverse
2) Opt Overdrive (manual 3-spd w/ auto 4th-spd Overdrive gear)
1st, 2nd (synchro), 3rd (synchro), auto 4th-spd OD (30% lower eng rpm than 3rd), & Reverse
OD lock-in/lock-out push-pull T-handle
OD cuts in about 28 mph & cuts out about 22 mph
OD full-throttle-pedal auto kick-down to 3rd for passing
3) Opt Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive (automatic 3-spd)
Low (1st), Intermediate (2nd, Passing Gear), High (3rd), & Reverse
N start engine
DR 2nd gear start-out, auto upshift to 3rd (typical)
DR 1st gear start-out at full-throttle, auto upshifts to 2nd & 3rd
LO 1st gear start-out & hold
Clutch
• Single, dry-plate, cushion-disc type
• 9-1/2-inch, w/ I-6 eng
• 10-inch, w/ V-8 eng, all
• Single, dry-plate, cushion-disc type
• 9-1/2-inch, w/ I-6 eng
• 10-inch, w/ V-8 eng, all
Rims
• Pressed steel, welded
• 15" dia x 5" wide
• 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm) bolt pattern
• Pressed steel, welded
• 15" dia x 5" wide
• 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm) bolt pattern
Tires
• Bias-ply
• Tubless
• Black sidewall
• Bias-ply
• Tubless
• Black sidewall
Print Colour Pages 1 & 2 - PDF

NOTE Some Mercury colors were used on Meteors - records not found by editor.
Print Colour Pages 1 & 2 - PDF

NOTE Some Mercury colors were used on Meteors - records not found by editor.

1956 Meteor Rideau Sunliner Interior

1956 Meteor Rideau Sunliner Opt Meteor V-8 312-cid 225-hp engine.
1956 Meteor Rideau Victoria Data Plate Example

FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA LIMITED OAKVILLE ONTARIO
SERIAL NUMBER 264CK56-129517
2 ENGINE TYPE - V-8 292-cid
64C BODY TYPE - 2-door Hardtop
K ASSEMBLY PLANT - Oakville, Ontario (for all Meteors)
56 MODEL YEAR - 1956
129517 CONSECUTIVE UNIT NO. (starting at 100001) - 29,517th vehicle (of all models) assembled so far at Oakville, for the 1956 model year
MODEL 264C - Rideau Victoria (2-door)
TRIM (INTERIOR) GEB - __________
PAINT (EXTERIOR) 01 - Alaska White
ENGINE NUMBER IS STAMPED ON LEFT FRONT FACE OF BLOCK - (left blank)
NOTE No Production Codes for assembled date or scheduled for assembly date (as on Ford plates).


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1956 Meteor Meteor Niagara Meteor Rideau Specifications











