1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Base V-8 price new $2,585.32 (L.A. Calif.) w/ std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp 4-bbl dual-exh Y-block M-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. This example has opt Style-Tone Two-Tone DE-code Diamond Blue & Colonial White ext paint +$26.90, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, Sports Spare Wheel Carrier +$135, Rear Fender Shields +$25, White Sidewall Tires +$50, & modern aftermarket 1962-64 Thunderbird-style (Kelsey Hayes) Wire Wheels (+$ n/a).
1956 Ford Car & Accessory Original Prices
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• 1956 FORD & ACCESSORY PRICES Frank Taylor Ford
• 1956 PASSENGER UNITS Frank Small Jr. Inc.
• NEW 1956 FORD & ACCESSORY PRICE LIST Hill & Sanders Inc.
• ACCESSORY PRICES
• 1956 PASSENGER UNITS Frank Small Jr. Inc.
• NEW 1956 FORD & ACCESSORY PRICE LIST Hill & Sanders Inc.
• ACCESSORY PRICES
Opt I-6 & std V-8 base model suggested retail prices, delivery included, options extra
Black ink on pink card 3-1/2 x 6-1/2"
(Frank Small Jr. - Member Maryland House of Delegates, 1927 - 1928; Member (Republican) U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 5th District Jan 3, 1953 - Jan 3, 1955; & Maryland Comm'r of Motor Vehicles, Apr 29, 1955 - Apr 15, 1957. In the auto business 1923 - 1957.)
(Frank Small Jr. - Member Maryland House of Delegates, 1927 - 1928; Member (Republican) U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 5th District Jan 3, 1953 - Jan 3, 1955; & Maryland Comm'r of Motor Vehicles, Apr 29, 1955 - Apr 15, 1957. In the auto business 1923 - 1957.)
1955-1956 Ford New Car Prices - download a print-ready 1-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Body Style V. Body Type 64C. Production (I-6) 727 + (V-8) 177,008 = 177,735
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Lifeguard Design "Safety Package A" – padded instr panel & sun visors $18
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria "Peacock Tree Pattern" AN-code White Vinyl (seat bolsters) & Dark Peacock Cloth (seat cushions & backs) nylon fabric w/ interwoven White rayon-thread tree pattern upholstery. Photos RK Motors
1956 Ford Car & Accessory Original Prices
NOTE 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner (Body Type 64B) car price includes the ($70.90) Transparent Top.
NOTE 1956 std engines are Ford V-8 272-cid (Mainline & Customline) & Thunderbird V-8 292-cid (Fairlane & stn wagon).
1956 Ford Engine Prices - download a print-ready 1-page PDF (here)
• Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code, all drives
std Courier (incld in I-6 Courier price)
opt Mainline & Customline $93.77 less than std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code
opt Fairlane & stn wagon $93.77 less than std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code
(not avail Fairlane Fordor Victoria)
• Ford V-8 272-cid 173-hp (176-hp w/ Fordomatic) 2-bbl single-exh (opt dual) U-code, all drives
std Mainline & Customline (incld in V-8 vehicle price)
opt Courier $93.77 over std Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code
(not avail Fairlane & stn wagon)
• Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ Fordomatic) 4-bbl dual-exh M-code, all drives
std Fairlane & stn wagon (incld in V-8 vehicle price)
opt Mainline & Customline $50 over std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code
(not avail Courier)
• Thunderbird Special V-8 312-cid 225-hp 4-bbl dual-exh P-code (Fordomatic only) (or S-code*) mid model-year
*S-code in 65 cars w/ Fordomatic & 455 cars w/ Conv Dr in place of Thunderbird V-8 292-cid M-code
$100 over std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code
opt Fairlane Club & Town Sedan, Ranch & Custom Ranch Wagon, Parklane, & 6-Pass Country Sedan
plus required Fordomatic $178.20 + 7.10 x 15" tires $20 = $298.20 Total
opt Fairlane Victoria, Fordor Vic, Crown Vic, Crown Vic Skyliner, 8-Pass Country Sedan, & Country Squire
plus required Fordomatic $178.20 = $278.20 Total (7.10 x 15" tires incld)
(not avail Mainline, Customline, or Courier)
• Special Police Y-8 292-cid 200-hp (202-hp w/ Fordomatic) 4-bbl dual-exh M-code, all drives
opt Police & Emerg stn wagon $50 [est] over std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code
opt Police & Emerg Mainline & Customline $100 [est] over std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code
special equip indld
(not offered to public)
• (Police) Interceptor Y-8 312-cid 210-hp (215-hp w/ Fordomatic) 4-bbl dual-exh P-code, all drives mid model-year
opt Police & Emerg stn wagon $200 [est] over std Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code
opt Police & Emerg Mainline & Customline $250 [est] over std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code
special equip incld
(not offered to public)
• "312 Cubic Inch High Power Engine Kit" 260-hp, Conv Dr or Overdrive late model-year
special-order high-performance parts to modify the V-8 312-cid eng for police, NASCAR, Thunderbird, & public
production 103 kits supplied in wooden crates not factory installed
• Ford Kit #B6A-9000-B K3 $315 Jul 6, 1956; surplus reduced to $100 Feb 4, 1957, as is, subject to prior sale
• Ford Thunderbird Kits #B6A-9000-B K3 plus #B6A-9000-B K4 [price not found by editor]
• Exhaust Deflectors (pair), turned-down or flared-out styles, chrome plated $6
• 70 Amp. Battery $9
• Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive $178.20
• Style-Tone Two-Tone Paint, Fairlane, Parklane, & 8-Pass Country Sedan $26.90
• Swift Sure Power Brakes w/ "Swift Sure Ford Power Brakes" Script Brake Pedal $45
• 4-Way Power Seat $64.50
• Power-Lift Windows $102.20
• Console Range Radio (manual & 5 preset pushbuttons) $76.60
Motorola AM #66MF, Ford #FDR-18805-B1, 6-tube (5 + rectifier), 1 watt output, or
Bendix-Ford AM, Bendix #R6BF, Ford #FDR-18805-B, 6-tube (5 + rectifier), 1.2 watt output,
w/ in-dash 6 x 9"speaker & Front Fender Antenna (right)
• Signal-Seek Radio (manual, 5 preset pushbuttons, & T & C auto-seek pushbuttons) $106.70
Motorola AM #69MF, Ford #FDR-18805-C, 9-tube (7 + rectifier & tuning tube)
"T" (Town) pushbutton seeks strong stations, "C" (Country) pushbutton seeks any station within range
w/ in-dash 6 x 9" speaker & Front Fender Antenna (right)
• Rear Seat Radio Speaker (in package tray) & 3-Way Switch (inst panel) $16
• De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna (left rear quarter panel), manual, telescoping, chrome plated $13.95
• SelectAir Conditioner $450 [est] "improved over 1955," cools, heats, defrosts, & ventilates (not avail in Thunderbird)
requires V-8 eng ($93.77), Fordomatic Drive ($178.20), & 7.10 x 15" bias 4-ply bsw tubeless tires ($20)
• Std Lifeguard Deep-Center Steering Wheel, all models (incld)
• Std Lifeguard Double-Grip Door Latches, all models (incld)
• Opt Lifeguard Safety Package A, Padded Inst Panel & Padded Sun Visors $18
• Opt Lifeguard Safety Package B, Padded Inst Panel, Padded Sun Visors, & 2 Seat Belts (front) $27
• Opt Lifeguard Seat Belt Single Kit, front or rear, nylon-rayon, color-keyed, quick one-handed release/adjust alum buckle $5
• Automatic Lighter, cigarette, Ash-Guard, auto pop-out $5
• Tissue Dispenser (under instrument panel), swings out, chrome plated facing, std imperial US size box $3.50
• Turn Signal Indicator (inst panel light), flashes w/ turn signal light operation, auto cancel $16 [est]
• Auto-Wipe Windshield Washer, left foot pedal w/ rubber bellows pump, activates wipers & spray (twin-jet nozzle on hood) $16
• Styletex Trim, seat upholstery w/ vinyl bolsters & woven plastic backs/cushions $30.53
• Outside Visor (windshield), painted roof color, stainless steel front edge & side trim $ ____
• Side Shades—Tudor Sedan, Club Sedan, (4) (side windows), stainless steel $ ____
• Side Shades—Fordor Sedan, Town Sedan, (4), " $ ____
• Spotlight–Right, " $ ____
• Spotlight w/ Mirror–Left, " $25
• Spotlight w/ Mirror–Right, " $25
• Body Mount Mirror (door), left or right, chrome plated, (no gasket was installed by Ford) $5.10
• Road Lamps (pair), fog, rain, or snow $ ____
(top of front bumper & outsides of bumperettes), chrome plated, sealed beam bulbs, inst panel switch
• Back-Up Lights (pair) (integrated above tail lights), auto switched on/off w/ reverse gear operation $13
• Front Bumper Wing Guards (left & right), chrome plated $27 [est]
• Rear Deck Guard (rear bumper), chrome plated $27 [est]
• Rear Bumper Wing Guards (left & right), chrome plated $27 [est]
• Door Edge Guards 4-dr stainless steel $ ____
• Sport-Spare Wheel Carrier $135
painted covers, gravel deflectors, & light cover; hubcap opening, opens left, adds 10" to length, supports bumper jack use
• Rocker Panel Trim (pair, left & right), stainless steel $18
• Front Fender Shields (pair, left & right), ornaments, stainless steel $ ____
• Rear Fender Shields (pair, left & right), lower body color, s/s rock guard, rubber seal to body $25
• Wheel Trim Rings (4), stainless steel $ ____
• Ford Crest Wheel Covers (4), Ford crest centerpiece, stainless steel $15 [est]
• Wire Wheel Covers (4), installs over & reveals standard hubcaps, chrome plated $43
• White Sidewall Tires (5), +/- 2-3/4-inch wide white sidewall $50
• License Plate Frame (on top or bottom of plate), adjustable, modern hooded design, chrome plated $ ____
• Undercoating $30
All, except Fordor Victoria, 8-Pass Country Sedan, & Country Squire
• (5) 6.70 x 15 bias 4-ply, tubeless, white sidewall $35
Ranch Wagon, Custom Ranch Wagon, 6-Pass Country Sedan, & Parklane
• (5) 7.10 x 15 bias 4-ply, tubeless, black sidewall $20
• (5) 7.10 x 15 bias 4-ply, tubeless, white sidewall $50
• (5) 7.10 x 15 bias 6-ply, tubeless, black sidewall $55
• (5) 7.10 x 15 bias 6-ply, tubeless, white sidewall $90
8-Pass Country Sedan, Country Squire, Victoria V-8, Crown Victoria V-8, Crown Victoria Skyliner V-8,
Fordor Victoria V-8, & Sunliner V-8, w/ Fordomatic Dr
• (5) 7.10 x 15 bias 4-ply, tubeless, white sidewall $40
8-Pass Country Sedan & Country Squire
• (5) 7.10 x 15 bias 6-ply, tubeless, black sidewall $40
• (5) 7.10 x 15 bias 6-ply, tubeless, white sidewall $75
1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan Invoice
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Sports Spare Wheel Carrier includes body-colored heavy-gauge sheet metal tire cover w/ hubcap revealed, gravel deflectors, license plate light cover, & black-painted extra-heavy bumper extensions (supports bumper jack use). Opens left. Extends over-all length 10" from 198.5 to to 208.5."
