56 Ford

[Randall Hornback]

Originally Posted by mercman from oz

Randall, I to like that your car doesn't have a Continental Kit. I also like that it is all the one colour. Check out this single tone 1956 Ford Sunliner. Sweet.

Mercman, one sweet, super car i give it a 5+ and on top of everthing it is a 56 FOrd. Thanks for the showing of it.

Randall

[Marcus]

Randall - Absolutely gorgeous! Wish I could find one like it to add to the collection. You have every right to be proud!

[Randall Hornback]

Originally Posted by Marcus

Randall - Absolutely gorgeous! Wish I could find one like it to add to the collection. You have every right to be proud!

Marcus, thank you for stoping by and looking. It looks like your grage has a nice investment in, you can be proud also.

Randall

[mercman from oz]

Randall and others, You guys in the USA don't realize how well off you are when it comes to cars. This fine 1956 Ford Customline Sedan belongs to a friend. This is what we got in Australia in 1956, beside the Mainline Ute. They all were in the Customline Series, all had the 272 Y Block and Three Speed Manual Transmission. The only choice that we got was colour. Full Wheel Covers or White Wall Tyres were not available, norwere any Power Options. The Sunliner in the previous picture is a recent import and belongs to another friend. It has only been in the last 20 or so years that people have begun importing the more desirable body styles of all makes and years. Your loss, our gain.

[zoegrant]

I do love your car and the all black is sexy....J in CT

[Talkwrench]

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Ohhh boy that is sharp!! wish my townie would turn into that!

[Randall Hornback]

Originally Posted by mercman from oz

Randall and others, You guys in the USA don't realize how well off you are when it comes to cars. This fine 1956 Ford Customline Sedan belongs to a friend. This is what we got in Australia in 1956, beside the Mainline Ute. They all were in the Customline Series, all had the 272 Y Block and Three Speed Manual Transmission. The only choice that we got was colour. Full Wheel Covers or White Wall Tyres were not available, norwere any Power Options. The Sunliner in the previous picture is a recent import and belongs to another friend. It has only been in the last 20 or so years that people have begun importing the more desirable body styles of all makes and years. Your loss, our gain.

Good morning Mercman, you are so right this is a super fine 56 Customine Sedan. Had a friend back in 56 who bought a 56 Customline with three speed manual transmission v/8 he let me drive it and he said get on it i did, WOW did it get up and go. It was a 56 Ford, he had his fun with it. I am so glad you all can enjoy the cars we do. Thanks for showing them off to us all the way from Australia.

Randall

[Randall Hornback]

Originally Posted by Talkwrench

Ohhh boy that is sharp!! wish my townie would turn into that!

Thanks for your kind reply, and keeping dreaming you may have a Crown in your drive-way.

Randall

[Herman Munster]

I wish I was even able to find a nice two door regular Victoria back when I bought my Town Sedan. I couldn't find any acceptable ones for anything close to what I paid for my car.
Randall, your car looks exceptionally nice.
Mercman, what do you guys use to mount the front license plate to the bumper? I've been looking for something exhaustively for last two years without any success.

[GAR64]

Very nice looking Crown Randall ! I agree with the guys who think the cars look better without the continental kit. I have a 56 2 door hardtop and really think the 56 is one of the best looking Fords ever. I also saw someone ask about how to mount the front plate... was wondering the same thing.

[moonshine runner]

Randall,

That is one FINE looking 56 Ford!

Kevin

[Randall Hornback]

Originally Posted by moonshine runner

Randall,

That is one FINE looking 56 Ford!

Kevin

Good morning Kevin, thanks for stoping by and looking at my Ford, and your kinds words. I we be by and take another look at your 56 Ford 2DR. Hard-top Blue and white and have a cup of tea with you. Have a super day.

Randall

[CarlG]

My Dad's 56 Ford Fairlane 4-door was probably my favorite of all the cars Dad owned while I was growing up.

[Randall Hornback]

Originally Posted by CarlG

My Dad's 56 Ford Fairlane 4-door was probably my favorite of all the cars Dad owned while I was growing up.

Hi Carl, so kind of you to stop by and give the 56 Ford your Dad had while you was growing up praise. A big thank you to you.

Randall

[34pickup]

Beautiful car. I used to have a 55 Crown Glasstop, red and white but was originally turquoise and white. The previous owner liked red better. It was a beautiful car but nothing looks better than all black if its done right, and yours is.

[Randall Hornback]

Originally Posted by 34pickup

Beautiful car. I used to have a 55 Crown Glasstop, red and white but was originally turquoise and white. The previous owner liked red better. It was a beautiful car but nothing looks better than all black if its done right, and yours is.

Hi, and a thank you for coming by and leaving some good words on the 55 and 56 Fords. My friend has a 55 Ford crown Vic. it is all Black, with red and white on the in side beautiful car. I have only seen maybe 6 Crown Victorias with glass top in my time i know they have a small number on production, and they are much more to get if you want to buy one. But if you had one you are ahead of me. Thanks again for your kind words.

Randall

[mikhett]

nice one indeed! Im restoring a 56 victoria ( nnot a crown)!

[mercman from oz]

These are the official Brochures for the 1956 Ford Customline by Ford Australia. When they were first released, they were all single tone with 3 speed manual transmission. About half way through the model year (meaning early 1957) Ford Australia offered an Automatic Transmission for the first time as an option, as well as Two-Toning. The single colour car appeared on the cover of the first models, but was replaced by the one with the Two-Tone car on the cover. I hope that you like these pictures.

[Talkwrench]

I love the perspective on the early drawings they make the people look tiny , the car would weigh about 4 ton !! hahaa..

[Randall Hornback]

Originally Posted by mikhett

nice one indeed! Im restoring a 56 victoria ( nnot a crown)!

Good morning, and keep up the good work restoring the 56 Victoria how ever long it takes. You will have a jewel when finish.

Randall