1956 Ford Fairlane 4-door hardtop $6,000 Post Falls, ID

[f.f.jones]

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Seller's description

1956 Ford 4dr Victoria hardtop all original power steering automatic transmission has new brakes and master cylinder. 292 4 Bbl dual exhaust runs and drives . Needs some work but drive it and enjoy it. No trades. $6000

 

The '56 4-door hardtop is rather a rare bird. I couldn't find production numbers on google, so maybe someone has a better reference. I believe this model was a mid-year introduction and had just a limited time on the market. 

I recall as a kid, I was able to tour the Milpitas (CA) and watch the '56's being assembled. There was a story that when the "Fordor Victoria" (Ford's term, see brochure below) was first assembled at that plant, the rear doors would not close. These cars were held until a fix could be determined and implemented. I believe the story was documented by the San Jose Mercury-News at the time,

This example would take a lot of work to even approach a dependable driver and the cost would never equal the value. Maybe someone will see value in preserving it and improve it over a period of time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[rocketraider]

Trying to remember if I've ever seen a 1956 Fordor Victoria in the flesh.

[Rivguy]

That's a really good looking car, four door hardtops are cool. It would look great with some period custom touches. Lowered with wide whites and custom paint.

[f.f.jones]

21 minutes ago, Rivguy said:

That's a really good looking car, four door hardtops are cool. It would look great with some period custom touches. Lowered with wide whites and custom paint.

 

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