1956 T-Bird Price and Options

1956 Factory Options
Total Produced
Convertible 16,631

Standard Equipment
292-cid Y-block V-8 engine
Automatic choke
12-volt electrical system
Dual exhausts
There-speed manual transmission
Hotchkiss drive: ball-joint front suspension
5-leaf spring rear suspension
Five 6.70 x 15 tubeless tires
All vinyl interiors with harmonizing looped-rayon carpeting
17-in diameter deep-center Lifeguard steering wheel with 2-in. adjustment
Lifeguard double-grip door latches
Lifeguard rear view mirror
Astra-Dial control panel with illuminated control knobs
Parcel compartment with locking-type push-button latch
4-way illuminated starter-ignition switch
Parcel courtesy light with integral switch and automatic door switch
Dual horns
Half-circle steering wheel horn ring
Glass-fibre hardtop

Additional Cost Options
Full-flow oil filler
4-way power sea $65
Swift Sure power brakes $34
Master-Guide power steering $64
Power-lift windows $70
I-rest tinted safety glass
Fordomatic Drive $215
Overdrive $146
White sidewall tires
Fuel and vacuum pump unit
MagicAire heater $84
Radio $107
Rear fender shields
Full wheel covers
Simulated tire wheel covers
Engine dress-up kit
Auto-Wipe windshield washers
Turn signals
Lifeguard seat belts (March 1956)
Lifeguard padded sun visors
Lifeguard instrument panel padding (March 1956) $22-$32
Thunderbird 312-cid four-barrel V-8
Thunderbird 312-cid dual four-barrel V-8
Convertible fabric top alone $75
Both tops $290
Tonneau cover