1956 Ford Thunderbird
1956 Ford Thunderbird
- Year
- 1956
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Thunderbird
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Engine
- 4.8
- Engine Cylinders
- 8
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Fuel Type
- Gas
- Made In
- USA
Dealer Notes
Paint: Fiesta Red
P (Engine Code): Designates the 292 cubic-inch (4.8L) V8 engine. In 1956, this "Thunderbird V8" was the standard engine, typically producing around 202 horsepower when paired with a Ford-O-Matic transmission.
6 (Model Year): Indicates the 1956 model year.
F (Assembly Plant): Confirms the car was built at the Dearborn, Michigan plant, where all classic two-seater Thunderbirds were assembled.
H (Body Style): The internal code specifically for the Thunderbird body series.
343654 (Sequential Unit Number): This is the car's unique production number. For 1956, serial numbers generally started at 100,001, making this a mid-to-late production unit for the year.