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1956 Ford Car & Station Wagon (All) Brochure
© 1955, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, Form FD-7 57 1 Rev. 1-56, Litho. in U.S.A.
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• Mainline Tudor Bus Sedan 3pass
• Mainline Tudor Sedan
• Mainline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Tudor Sedan
• Customline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Victoria 2d hdtp
• Mainline Tudor Sedan
• Mainline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Tudor Sedan
• Customline Fordor Sedan
• Customline Victoria 2d hdtp
• Fairlane Club Sedan 2dr
• Fairlane Town Sedan 4dr
• Fairlane Victoria 2dr hdtp
• Fairlane Fordor Victoria 4dr hdtp
• Fairlane Crown Victoria (steel top)
• Fairlane Crown Vic Skyliner transp top
• Fairlane Sunliner 2dr conv
• Fairlane Town Sedan 4dr
• Fairlane Victoria 2dr hdtp
• Fairlane Fordor Victoria 4dr hdtp
• Fairlane Crown Victoria (steel top)
• Fairlane Crown Vic Skyliner transp top
• Fairlane Sunliner 2dr conv
• Ranch Wagon 2dr 6pass
• Custom Ranch Wagon 2dr 6pass
• Parklane 2dr 6pass "sport wagon"
• 6-Pass Country Sedan 4dr wagon
• 8-Pass Country Sedan 4dr wagon
• Country Squire 4dr 8pass "woody" wagon
• Courier (Sedan Delivery) 2dr 1pass panel
• Custom Ranch Wagon 2dr 6pass
• Parklane 2dr 6pass "sport wagon"
• 6-Pass Country Sedan 4dr wagon
• 8-Pass Country Sedan 4dr wagon
• Country Squire 4dr 8pass "woody" wagon
• Courier (Sedan Delivery) 2dr 1pass panel
• Engines • Transmissions • Chassis • Crestmark Body • "Luxury Lounge" Interior
• Power Assists • SelectAire Conditioner • Accessories • Mechanical Specs
• Power Assists • SelectAire Conditioner • Accessories • Mechanical Specs
1956 Ford Mainline & Customline
• Models & Specs - download a print-ready 8-page PDF (here)
• Color Schemes - download a print-ready 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane (incld Crown Victoria)
• Models & Specs - download a print-ready 8-page PDF (here)
• Color Schemes - download a print-ready 10-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Station Wagon & Courier
• Models & Specs - download a print-ready 9-page PDF (here)
• Ranch Wagon, Parklane, & 6-Pass Country Sedan Color Schemes - download a print-ready 6-page PDF (here)
• 8-Pass Country Sedan, Country Squire, & Courier Color Schemes - download a print-ready 6-page PDF (here)
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1956 FORD MAINLINE SERIES
3 models. Base trim. 1 sun visor, 1 armrest, 1 ashtray, 2 coat hooks, & plain bezel control knobs. Opt pass side sun visor. Opt pass side front door armrest & rear door armrests (Fordor) or sides of rear seat armrests (Tudor). Opt ashtray in back of front seat (Fordor) or w/ hinged cover in sides of rear seat armrests (Tudor). Single-Tone Dark Gray Metallic instr panel. Black 18" deep-center 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome center horn button) & column. Dual elec horns. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. 11" dia drum brakes. 15" dia x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm), steel wheel rims. 6.70 x15" bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.
NOTE
• 1956 early model-year Mainlines have black rubber windshield & rear window molding, no bodyside molding
• 1956 mid/late model-year Mainlines have bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding (& Single-Tone or Conv Two-Tone color) or spear-tip double molding (& Conv Two-Tone color)
• 1956 early model-year Mainlines have black rubber windshield & rear window molding, no bodyside molding
• 1956 mid/late model-year Mainlines have bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding (& Single-Tone or Conv Two-Tone color) or spear-tip double molding (& Conv Two-Tone color)

2 dr, 3 pass Body Style G Body Type 70D Production (I-6) 6,160 + (V-8 272 & 292) 1,860 = 8,020 (NOTE '55 prod 8,809)
Prices Interiors Tires Weights
Rear compartment (no back seat) for Doctor's bags, salesmen's samples, etc., level floor 60.4" wide x 31.9" deep
Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,096.81 L.A. Calif. ($2,130 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,143 lb / curb 3,330 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,173 lb / curb 3,350 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,278 / curb 3,460 lb, or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (Conv Dr) $50 + $2,096.81 = $2,146.81, 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 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,003.04 L.A. Calif. ($2,030 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,032 lb / curb 3,220 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,062 lb / curb 3,240 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,167 lb / curb 3,350 lb
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Mainline Tudor Business Sedan
Rear Compartment
• Black composition board back & side panels, hard-surface, smooth-finish
• Black rubber mat, arrowhead pattern
1 int Trim Upholstery (only)
• Gray Lattice Cloth - BE-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth
• Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern
9 ext Single-Tone
1956 early model-year Mainline Tudor Business Sedan w/ black rubber windshield & rear window molding. No bodyside molding
2 dr, 6 pass Body Style G Body Type 70A Production (I-6) 52,078 + (V-8 272 & 292) 54,896 = 106,974
Prices Interiors Tires Weights
Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,200.89 L.A. Calif. ($2,225 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,198 lb / curb 3,370 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,228 lb / curb 3,390 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,333 / curb 3,510 lb, or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) $50 + $2,200.89 = $2,250.89, 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 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,107.12 L.A. Calif. ($2,125 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,087 lb / curb 3,260 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,117 lb / curb 3,280 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,222 lb / curb 3,390 lb
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Mainline Tudor Sedan
3 int Trim Upholstery seat bolster / seat cushion & back
• Gray Lattice Cloth - BE-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth
• Red & White Styletex - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic Optional
• Blue & White Styletex - BH-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic Optional
9 ext Single-Tone

1956 early model-year Mainline w/ black rubber windshield & rear window molding. No bodyside molding

1956 mid/late model-year Mainline w/ bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding

1956 mid/late model-year Mainline w/ bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip double molding. Spring Color (Apr 1, 1956) Conv Two-Tone VE-code Berkshire Green & Colonial White ext paint
4 dr, 6 pass Body Style G Body Type 73A Production (I-6) ____ + (V-8 272 & 292) ____ = 49,448Prices Interiors Tires Weights
Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,247.07 L.A. Calif. ($2,270 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,238 lb / curb 3,420 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,268 lb / curb 3,440 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,373 / curb 3,550 lb, or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) $50 + $2,247.07 = $2,297.07, 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 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) 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. ($2,170 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,127 lb / curb 3,310 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,157 lb / curb 3,330 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,262 lb / curb 3,440 lb
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan
3 int Trim Upholstery seat bolster / seat cushion & back
• Gray Lattice Cloth - BE-code Light Gray Vinyl & Dark Gray Bodycloth
• Red & White Styletex - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic Optional
• Blue & White Styletex - BH-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic Optional
9 ext Single-Tone

1956 Ford Mainline Fordor Sedan 6-cyl price new $2,153.30 (L.A. Calif) w/ optional Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code eng, 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, & 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle & standard 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example is of mid/late model-year production w/ bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside rear spear-tip single molding. Std Single-Tone D-code Diamond Blue ext paint. Opt White Sidewall Tires +$50.
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1956 FORD CUSTOMLINE SERIES
3 models. Mid trim. 2 sun visors, 4 armrests, 2 coat hooks, bright escutcheon control knobs, & 2 passenger-assist straps (Tudor). Ashtrays in instr panel & back of front seat (Fordor) or w/ hinged cover in sides of rear seat armrests (Tudor). Auto pop-out cigarette lighter. Color-keyed Single-Tone instr panel. Black 18" dia deep-center 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ chrome 2/3-circle horn ring) & column. Dual elec horns. Black rubber pass mat, arrowhead pattern. Bright-metal windshield, rear window, & bodyside full-length mid spear-tip molding. 5-leaf (opt 6) rear springs. 11" dia drum brakes. 15" dia x 5" wide, 5 lug x 4.5" (114.3 mm), steel wheel rims. 6.70 x 15" (7.10 x 15" Customline Victoria Fordomatic Dr) bias 4-ply tubeless black sidewall tires.

2 dr, 6 pass Body Style G Body Type 70B Production (I-6) 29,127 + (V-8 272 & 292) 135,701 = 164,828
Prices Interiors Tires Weights
Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,325.31 L.A. Calif. ($2,395 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,218 lb / curb 3,390 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,248 lb / curb 3,420 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,353 / curb 3,530 lb, or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) $50 + $2,325.31 = $2,375.31, 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 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,231.54 L.A. Calif. ($2,295 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,107 lb / curb 3,280 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,137 lb / curb 3,310 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,242 lb / curb 3,420 lb
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan
5 int Trim Upholstery (below)
9 ext Single-Tone
7 ext Conv Two-Tone

1956 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan Std Single-Tone E-Code Colonial White ext paint

4 dr, 6 pass Body Style G Body Type 73B Production (I-6) 25,092 + (V-8 272 & 292) 145,603 = 170,695
Prices Interiors Tires Weights
Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $2,372.49 L.A. Calif. ($2,440 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,218 lb / curb 3,390 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,248 lb / curb 3,420 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,353 / curb 3,530 lb, or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) $50 + $2,372.49 = $2,422.49, 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 3.56) axle, 6.70 (7.10 w/ SelectAire) 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. ($2,340 Wash. D.C.), w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,107 lb / curb 3,280 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,137 lb / curb 3,310 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,242 lb / curb 3,420 lb
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan
5 int Trim Upholstery (below)
9 ext Single-Tone
7 ext Conv Two-Tone

1956 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan Mid trim. 6-cyl price new $2,278.72 (L.A. Calif.) w/ optional Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp 1-bbl single-exh A-code eng, 9-1/2" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.89 (opt 4.11) rear axle, & standard 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has opt Spring Color Conventional Two-Tone GF-code Meadowmist Green & Pine Ridge Green Poly. ext paint +$19.35, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15 [est], & White Sidewall Tires +$50.

2 dr, 6 pass Body Style V Body Type 64D Production (I-6) 1,791 + (V-8 272 & 292) 31,339 = 33,130
Prices Interiors Tires Weights
Pillarless hardtop, windows roll down out of sight
Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173/176-hp U-code eng (& Conv Dr) $ _____ [price not found by Editor], w/
• Std Conv Dr, 10" clutch, 3.78 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,345 lb / curb 3,530 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 10" clutch, 3.89 (opt 3.78) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,375 lb / curb 3,550 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,480 lb / curb 3,660 lb, or
Opt Thunderbird V-8 292-cid 200/202-hp M-code eng (& Conv Dr) $ _____ [price not found by Editor], 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 3.56) axle, 7.10 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), or
Opt Ford I-6 223-cid 137-hp A-code eng (& Conv Dr) $ _____ [price not found by Editor], w/
• Std Conv Dr, 9-1/2" clutch, 3.89 (opt 4.11) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires (incld), ship 3,202 lb / curb 3,370 lb
• Opt Overdrive, 9-1/2" clutch, 4.11 (opt 3.89) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$109.70 ($110), ship 3,232 lb / curb 3,420 lb
• Opt Fordomatic Dr, 3.22 (opt 3.56) axle, 6.70 x 15" tires +$178.20 ($192), ship 3,337 lb / curb 3,510 lb
COLOR SCHEMES - download a print-ready 4-page PDF (here)
1956 Ford Customline Tudor Sedan, Customline Fordor Sedan, & Customline Victoria
5 int Trim Upholstery seat bolster / seat cushion & back
• Blue Checker Cloth - B-code Light Blue Vinyl & Med Blue Cloth
• Green Wave Cloth - C-code Light Green Vinyl & Med Green Cloth
• Gray Wave Cloth - E-code Dark Gray Vinyl & Light Gray Cloth
• Blue & White Styletex - BH-code White Vinyl & Med Blue Woven Plastic Optional
• Red & White Styletex - AT-code White Vinyl & Red Woven Plastic Optional
9 ext Single-Tone
7 ext Conv Two-Tone

1956 Ford Customline Victoria Base V-8 price new [not found by Editor]. Std Ford V-8 272-cid 173-hp 2-bbl single-exh Y-block U-code eng, 10" clutch, Conv Dr 3-spd trans, 3.78 (opt 3.89) rear axle, & 6.70x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless bsw tires. This example has opt Conventional Two-Tone CE-code Bermuda Blue & Colonial White ext paint +$19.35, Body Mount Mirrors +$10.20, De Luxe Rear Mount Antenna +$13.95, Rocker Panel Trim +$18, Rear Fender Shields +$25, Ford Crest Wheel Covers +$15, & White Sidewall Tires +$50.
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1956 FORD FAIRLANE SERIES FACTS & STATS
1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner (here)
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1956 Ford Fairlane Fordor Victoria (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria (here)
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner (here)
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1956 FORD STATION WAGON SERIES FACTS & STATS
1956 Ford Ranch Wagon (here)
1956 Ford Custom Ranch Wagon (here)
1956 Ford Parklane (here)
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1956 Ford 6-Passenger Country Sedan (here)
1956 Ford 8-Passenger Country Sedan (here)
1956 Ford Country Squire (here)
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1956 FORD COURIER FACTS & STATS
1956 Ford Courier (Sedan Delivery) (here)
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