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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.)
 
 
1956 Meteor   Meteor Niagara   Meteor Rideau Models
 
 
View/print all 1956 Meteor models & specifications pages 1-9 (here) - PDF
 
 
Single-Tone 16-code Platinum Grey ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Single-Tone 04-code Nocturne Blue Poly. ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Single-Tone 12-code Buckskin Tan ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Single-Tone 09-code Carousel Red ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 6B-code Bermuda Blue, Colonial White, Raven Black (flash) ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 4D-code Meadowmist Green, Pine Ridge Green, Raven Black (flash) ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 2D-code Carousel Red, Colonial White, Raven Black (flash) ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 7D-code Pine Ridge Green, Meadowmist Green, Raven Black (flash) ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 6D-code Meadowmist Green, Colonial White, Raven Black (flash) ext paint

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.
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 5B-code Nocturne Blue Poly., Diamond Blue, Colonial White (flash) ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 8D-code Saffron Yellow, Raven Black, Colonial White (flash) ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone __-code Sunset Coral, Colonial White, Raven Black (flash) ext paint (Spring Colour, Apr 1, 1956)

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 6B-code Bermuda Blue, Colonial White, Raven Black (flash) ext paint

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.
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 1B-code Colonial White, Mandarin Orange, Raven Black (flash) ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 2D-code Carousel Red, Colonial White, Raven Black (flash) ext paint

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)
 
 
 
Tri-Tone 2D-code Carousel Red, Colonial White, Raven Black (flash) ext paint

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
 
 
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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