1956 Ford Fairlane
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1956 Ford Fairlane

In 1956 The Ford Fairlane remained the top trim level for the full-sized lineup. The big news was the introduction of the new four door Victoria hardtop and for performance seekers, the addition of two new engines, a 292 cu. in. V-8 with 200hp and a 312 cu. in V-8 with up to 225 hp. Dual exhaust was standard with any V-8 engine and there where special cutouts in the rear bumper for the chorme exhaust tips.      

1956 Ford Fairlane Production and Specifications

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Fairlane Six-Cyl Series
T 73C 4 Dr Town Sedan $2,093 3,147 lbs Note 2
T 70C 2 Dr Club Sedan $2,047 3,107 lbs Note 3
T 57A 4 Dr Town Victoria $2,249 3,297 lbs Note 4
T 64C 2 Dr Club Victoria $2,194 3,202 lbs Note 5
T 64A 4 Dr Crown Victoria $2,337 3,217 lbs Note 6
T 64B 2 Dr Crn. Vic. Skyliner $2,407 3,227 lbs Note 7
T 76B 2 Dr Sunliner Convertible $2,359 3,312 lbs Note 8
Fairlane V-8 Series
T 73C 4 Dr Town Sedan $2,194 3,290 lbs Note 2
T 70C 2 Dr Club Sedan $2,147 3,250 lbs Note 3
T 57A 4 Dr Town Victoria $2,349 3,440 lbs Note 4
T 64C 2 Dr Club Victoria $2,294 3,345 lbs Note 5
T 64A 4 Dr Crown Victoria $2,438 3,360 lbs Note 6
T 64B 2 Dr Crn. Vic. Skyliner $2,507 3,370 lbs Note 7
T 76B 2 Dr Sunliner Convertible $2,459 3,455 lbs Note 8
Notes: Total series output was 645,306 units including both sixes and V-8s. Production was counted by body style only. 244,672 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 142,629 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 32,111 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 177,735 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 9,209 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 603 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 58,147 Total.

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Fairlane 115.5 in 198.5 in 75.9 in 58 in 56 in 6.70 x 15
Fairlane Victorias 115.5 in 198.5 in 75.9 in 58 in 56 in 7.10 x 15
 
   
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