• A black-and-white archival photograph shows a 1956 Ford F-100 pickup from a front three-quarter angle beside a silo, with a side-mounted spare tire and material in the cargo box.
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Original Ford brochures & specifications

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Model-range reference: match the body style and production period. A brochure does not establish the equipment fitted to the photographed car.

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1956 Ford F-100 Pickup Front Three-Quarter View beside a Silo 0400-8399

1956 Ford F-100 Pickup Front Three-Quarter View beside a Silo 0400-8399

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About This Image

A black-and-white archival photograph shows a 1956 Ford F-100 pickup from a front three-quarter angle beside a silo, with a side-mounted spare tire and material in the cargo box.

1956 Ford F-100 pickup factory specifications and options

The original U.S. publications below document the production-model range. They do not establish an individual photographed truck's engine, transmission, factory options, paint code or loading allowance. Canadian and export-market specifications are kept separate.

Six-cylinder engine choice
U.S. Ford literature offered the 133-hp Cost Cutter Six for the F-100. The figure is a period factory brake-horsepower rating, rather than a modern net rating.
light-duty brochure, PDF page 2; light-duty brochure, PDF page 3; full-line brochure, PDF page 14; Ford advertisement extract, PDF page 1.
V-8 engine choice
The U.S. F-100 range also offered the 167-hp Power King V-8, using the period factory horsepower rating.
light-duty brochure, PDF page 2; light-duty brochure, PDF page 3; full-line brochure, PDF page 14; Ford advertisement extract, PDF page 1.
Standard pickup body
The standard nominal 6½-foot pickup box used a 110-inch wheelbase. This is a model-range specification, not an identification of the wheelbase in every photograph.
light-duty brochure, PDF page 2; full-line brochure, PDF page 14; Ford advertisement extract, PDF page 2.
Long-box alternative
An 8-foot Express or Special pickup alternative used a 118-inch wheelbase and provided 65.4 cubic feet of body capacity; the advertisement described it as costing more than the standard pickup.
light-duty brochure, PDF page 2; full-line brochure, PDF page 14; Ford advertisement extract, PDF page 2.
Gross vehicle weight
Ford published a maximum F-100 gross vehicle weight of 5,000 lb. GVW means the loaded weight of the complete truck, not a cargo-only rating.
light-duty brochure, PDF page 1; light-duty brochure, PDF page 2; full-line brochure, PDF page 14; Ford advertisement extract, PDF page 2.
Automatic transmission option
Fordomatic Drive was available at extra cost. Source availability does not prove that an individual photographed truck has that transmission.
light-duty brochure, PDF page 2; full-line brochure, PDF page 14; Ford advertisement extract, PDF page 1.
Tires
Ford listed tubeless tires as standard equipment across its U.S. truck range for 1956; this does not identify the tires currently fitted to any preserved vehicle.
light-duty brochure, PDF page 2; full-line brochure, PDF page 10; Ford advertisement extract, PDF page 2.
Lifeguard design
Ford promoted its Lifeguard steering wheel and Lifeguard door latches as 1956 safety features. These historical design claims should not be read as modern crash-safety certification.
light-duty brochure, PDF page 4; full-line brochure, PDF page 6; Ford advertisement extract, PDF page 1.

Original U.S. Ford sources

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About the Archive

This archival photograph is made available through Fordimages.com. Each image is digitally restored before printing and handcrafted to order.

Available as:

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  • ChromaLuxe Metal Print — image infused directly onto sheets of alloy metal for maximum vibrancy and durability
  • Giclée Art Print — 260gsm satin finish paper, finest archival inks, white border

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Framed Print

Our framed prints feature a black, hand-stained solid wood frame with a white mat, museum-quality paper, archival inks, Acrylite glazing, and hanging hardware. The frame features a slim 0.8-inch face and projects 1.3 inches from the wall, creating a clean, contemporary shadow-box effect. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

Stretched Canvas

Our stretched canvas prints are produced on acid-free, pH-neutral, and fade-resistant canvas. Each canvas is hand-glued to solid wood stretcher bars and stretched over 1.25-inch-thick pine bars. Mounting brackets are included. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

Giclée Art Print

Our Giclée prints are produced using premium 200gsm semi-gloss paper and high-quality archival inks. Each print includes a white border around the perimeter.

For the 40 x 60 size, we use 250gsm museum-quality archival paper with an off-white, uncoated finish.

The listed size refers to the overall paper dimensions. The image is printed proportionally within the selected paper size. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

ChromaLuxe

ChromaLuxe prints use a state-of-the-art coating process that infuses the image directly onto sheets of alloy metal. The result is photography with an exceptional combination of vibrancy, clarity, and durability.

Each print arrives ready to hang. An alloy subframe on the back allows the artwork to float away from the wall for a sleek, modern appearance. This is the finest-quality print we offer. Made in the USA.

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Who Is This Print For?

Ideal for Ford collectors, Mustang and GT40 enthusiasts, motorsport historians, restoration shops, offices, garages and dealership showrooms. As vintage Ford wall art, Ford racing wall art, or part of a Ford wall decor programme, each image suits a home office, study, living space, museum display or commercial interior. Choose framed print, stretched canvas, ChromaLuxe metal or Giclee art print formats.