This 1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan has had a body-off-frame restoration to match its data plate codes. Most
components have been rebuilt with new, new reproduction, new-old-stock (NOS) or new-old-reproduction-stock
(NORS) parts. All components are functional - including the "Console Range" Motorola tube-type AM radio, the
electric clock with sweep-second hand, and the "automatic pop-out cigar lighter." Two "tailored accessory" door
mounted side-view mirrors were added for improved visibility. The stock body is complimented with new reproduction
period-correct fog lights, and new reproduction 1962-64 Thunderbird-style (Kelsey-Hayes) wire wheels. New
radial tires with correct-width sparkling-white side-walls have been added to provide modern-car traction.
components have been rebuilt with new, new reproduction, new-old-stock (NOS) or new-old-reproduction-stock
(NORS) parts. All components are functional - including the "Console Range" Motorola tube-type AM radio, the
electric clock with sweep-second hand, and the "automatic pop-out cigar lighter." Two "tailored accessory" door
mounted side-view mirrors were added for improved visibility. The stock body is complimented with new reproduction
period-correct fog lights, and new reproduction 1962-64 Thunderbird-style (Kelsey-Hayes) wire wheels. New
radial tires with correct-width sparkling-white side-walls have been added to provide modern-car traction.
1956 Ford brochure advertising copy: "When it comes to 6-passenger sedans, two-door style . . . this beauty has no
peer." The "Ford Crestmark" body colours are "Style-Tone" M Code Goldenglow Yellow and E Code Colonial White.
peer." The "Ford Crestmark" body colours are "Style-Tone" M Code Goldenglow Yellow and E Code Colonial White.
The "Fairlane Luxury Lounge" is "color-harmonized" L Code "Cloth Gray Interior Trim" of "gray metallic" paint, and vinyl
and "random dot nylon cloth with interwoven silver yarn" upholstery. The front seat is manually adjusted. Steering is
manual. The "Lifeguard Design" 18-inch 3-spoke deep-center steering wheel requires 4-3/4 turns lock-to-lock. The car
has a 41-foot turning diameter. Brakes are manual "double-seal hydraulic" with "king size" 11-inch drums.
and "random dot nylon cloth with interwoven silver yarn" upholstery. The front seat is manually adjusted. Steering is
manual. The "Lifeguard Design" 18-inch 3-spoke deep-center steering wheel requires 4-3/4 turns lock-to-lock. The car
has a 41-foot turning diameter. Brakes are manual "double-seal hydraulic" with "king size" 11-inch drums.
The 1956 Fairlane's M Code engine was the famous 2-overhead-valve 292-cubic-inch Y-block "Thunderbird V-8"
producing 202 horsepower and 289 foot-pounds of torque (with Fordomatic). It was the standard engine in 1955
Thunderbird's and 1955 Mercury's. As well, only Fairlane V-8 models had dual exhaust "ported through the rear bumper."
producing 202 horsepower and 289 foot-pounds of torque (with Fordomatic). It was the standard engine in 1955
Thunderbird's and 1955 Mercury's. As well, only Fairlane V-8 models had dual exhaust "ported through the rear bumper."
On Lemonade 10¢, the original oil-bath air cleaner was converted to contain a more-practical K&N filter. The original
Holley 4000 4-barrel "teapot" carburetor was replaced with a more-dependable (1958-up) new Holley 4160 4-barrel
carb that sits on a (1957-up) 1957 Ford "B" intake manifold. The Holley Loadomatic vacuum-advance distributor
was replaced with a more-responsive (1957-up) 1959 Ford distributor with vacuum and centrifugal advance, and
Pertronix electronic ignition. Instant throttle response and snappy acceleration are provided by this torque-rich
engine and the optional (lower) 3.89 : 1 rear gears.
Holley 4000 4-barrel "teapot" carburetor was replaced with a more-dependable (1958-up) new Holley 4160 4-barrel
carb that sits on a (1957-up) 1957 Ford "B" intake manifold. The Holley Loadomatic vacuum-advance distributor
was replaced with a more-responsive (1957-up) 1959 Ford distributor with vacuum and centrifugal advance, and
Pertronix electronic ignition. Instant throttle response and snappy acceleration are provided by this torque-rich
engine and the optional (lower) 3.89 : 1 rear gears.
1956 was the first year for Ford's new 12-volt electrical system, with its "high-output" 30-amp. generator and 55-amp.
"Power Punch" tar-top battery.
"Power Punch" tar-top battery.
The "Speed-Trigger Fordomatic Drive" 3-speed automatic transmission starts in 2nd gear in normal "Drive" range operation.
Flooring the throttle pedal accomplishes 1st-gear fast-getaway starts and automatic up-shifts to 2nd and 3rd gears.
Cruising-speed downshifts to passing gear (2nd-gear) are accomplished by pressing firmly on the throttle pedal.
The trunk is complete with an original-type Firestone 6.70 x 15" bias 4-ply tubeless wide white side-wall spare tire, a
"large plaid" fleese-backed mat, and a bumper jack. The rear license plate is enclosed in an extremely rare re-chromed
original factory accessory "hooded design" frame.
"large plaid" fleese-backed mat, and a bumper jack. The rear license plate is enclosed in an extremely rare re-chromed
original factory accessory "hooded design" frame.
