What was the first color of a 1956 Ford Sunliner?
What was the first color of a 1956 Ford Sunliner?
**Sunset Coral (Y) was a “spring time” color offered for the first time on April 1st 1956. For Style Tone combinations code YA specified a Raven Black top, Sunset Coral mid color (above the side molding) and Raven Black bottom (below the side molding). Note: Style Tone Sunliners were painted in the reverse of the Hardtop Fairlane.
What kind of engine does a Ford Sunliner have?
Performance comes by way of the famous “Y” block 292 cubic-inch ‘Thunderbird’ V8 engine with a Holley 4 bbl carburetor rated at 200 horsepower. A column mounted 3-speed stick with overdrive transmission ads to the driving excitement. Dual exhaust with special cutouts in the rear bumper for the chrome exhaust tips completes the package.
Where was Ken Nagel’s 1956 Ford Sunliner built?
Ken’s “southern” car was built at the Ford assembly plant in Dallas Texas and eventually found its way to Glencoe OK where it came into the possession of Robert Kuehn of Stanton NE. In February 2010 Ken purchased the car from Mr. Kuehn in relatively rust free condition.
When did the Ford 292 V8 engine come out?
The Ford 292 V8 engine first appeared in 1955 and was used in Ford production cars until the end of 1962. Ford kept their 292 V8 around for the popular Ford F-100 pick-up truck until 1964. The Ford 292 gained quite a bit of popularity due to the fact that it was used as the standard base engine in the all-new Ford Thunderbird.
**Sunset Coral (Y) was a “spring time” color offered for the first time on April 1st 1956. For Style Tone combinations code YA specified a Raven Black top, Sunset Coral mid color (above the side molding) and Raven Black bottom (below the side molding). Note: Style Tone Sunliners were painted in the reverse of the Hardtop Fairlane.
Performance comes by way of the famous “Y” block 292 cubic-inch ‘Thunderbird’ V8 engine with a Holley 4 bbl carburetor rated at 200 horsepower. A column mounted 3-speed stick with overdrive transmission ads to the driving excitement. Dual exhaust with special cutouts in the rear bumper for the chrome exhaust tips completes the package.
What was the paint color of a 1956 Ford?
1956 Ford Car Paint & Upholstery Colors 1956 Ford Color & Upholstery Selections 1954 1955 1956 American & Canadian Paint Colors, Credit Joe Shields, Chief Judge, Crown Victoria Association (CVA) 1952 1953 1954 1955 Ford Colors 1956 Ford Color Codes – Ford Paint Cross-Reference PaintRef.com
The Ford 292 V8 engine first appeared in 1955 and was used in Ford production cars until the end of 1962. Ford kept their 292 V8 around for the popular Ford F-100 pick-up truck until 1964. The Ford 292 gained quite a bit of popularity due to the fact that it was used as the standard base engine in the all-new Ford Thunderbird.
