{"product_id":"hv1956-0013","title":"1956 Ford Thunderbird — Hardtop — Showroom display — HV 1956-0013","description":"\u003cp\u003eA green 1956 Ford Thunderbird with a light-colored hardtop stands on a circular display platform in a showroom. Ford lettering, power-assist displays and a curved ceiling surround the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-fi-thunderbird-enrichment=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1956 Thunderbird factory specifications and equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese original Ford specifications describe the U.S. production Thunderbird model range. They do not establish the engine, transmission or optional equipment fitted to the photographed car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConventional-drive offering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFord advertised a 202-hp Thunderbird Y-8 with Conventional Drive.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=3\"\u003eA: PDF 3, 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1–2 (printed 1–2)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1956-ford.com\/images1956fordallthefacts46-61\/56-ford-all-the-facts-page-49-796x1272.jpg\"\u003eE: printed page 49\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverdrive offering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFord advertised a 215-hp Thunderbird Special Y-8 with Overdrive.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=3\"\u003eA: PDF 3, 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1–2 (printed 1–2)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1956-ford.com\/images1956fordallthefacts46-61\/56-ford-all-the-facts-page-49-796x1272.jpg\"\u003eE: printed page 49\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFordomatic offering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFord advertised a 225-hp Thunderbird Special Y-8 with Fordomatic Drive.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=3\"\u003eA: PDF 3, 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1–2 (printed 1–2)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1956-ford.com\/images1956fordallthefacts46-61\/56-ford-all-the-facts-page-49-796x1272.jpg\"\u003eE: printed page 49\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConventional-drive engine displacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe conventional-drive Thunderbird Y-8 is listed at 292 cubic inches. The transmission qualification distinguishes this application from the 312-cu.-in. offerings.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=11\"\u003eA: PDF 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1–2 (printed 1–2)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1956-ford.com\/images1956fordallthefacts46-61\/56-ford-all-the-facts-page-49-796x1272.jpg\"\u003eE: printed page 49–50\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverdrive and Fordomatic engine displacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe Thunderbird Special Y-8 is listed at 312 cubic inches with Overdrive or Fordomatic. These model-range specifications do not identify the engine in the pictured car.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=11\"\u003eA: PDF 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1–2 (printed 1–2)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1956-ford.com\/images1956fordallthefacts46-61\/56-ford-all-the-facts-page-49-796x1272.jpg\"\u003eE: printed page 49\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConventional-drive compression ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe 292-cu.-in. conventional-drive Thunderbird application is listed with an 8.4:1 compression ratio.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=11\"\u003eA: PDF 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1–2 (printed 1–2)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1956-ford.com\/images1956fordallthefacts46-61\/56-ford-all-the-facts-page-49-796x1272.jpg\"\u003eE: printed page 49–50\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverdrive compression ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe 312-cu.-in. Overdrive application is listed with an 8.4:1 compression ratio.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=11\"\u003eA: PDF 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1–2 (printed 1–2)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1956-ford.com\/images1956fordallthefacts46-61\/56-ford-all-the-facts-page-49-796x1272.jpg\"\u003eE: printed page 49\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFordomatic compression ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe 312-cu.-in. Fordomatic application is listed with a 9.0:1 compression ratio.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=11\"\u003eA: PDF 11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1–2 (printed 1–2)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1956-ford.com\/images1956fordallthefacts46-61\/56-ford-all-the-facts-page-49-796x1272.jpg\"\u003eE: printed page 49\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConventional transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA conventional manual transmission was offered.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=3\"\u003eA: PDF 3,11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1 (1)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-free-1956-ford-thunderbird-shop-manual-demo-2cb730d1.pdf?v=1793355873#page=14\"\u003eC: PDF 14 (12)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverdrive transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAn overdrive transmission was offered.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=3\"\u003eA: PDF 3,11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1 (1)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-free-1956-ford-thunderbird-shop-manual-demo-2cb730d1.pdf?v=1793355873#page=14\"\u003eC: PDF 14 (12)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFordomatic transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFordomatic automatic transmission was offered.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=3\"\u003eA: PDF 3,11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1 (1)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-free-1956-ford-thunderbird-shop-manual-demo-2cb730d1.pdf?v=1793355873#page=14\"\u003eC: PDF 14 (12)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable hard roof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA removable hard roof was offered.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=2\"\u003eA: PDF 2,11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1 (1), hardtop model 40B\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-seq-23-2b159a8e.pdf?v=1793355873#page=1\"\u003eD: PDF 1 (printed 7), versatility panel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric roof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA convertible fabric roof was offered.\u003cspan class=\"fi-ref\"\u003eSources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891#page=7\"\u003eA: PDF 7,11\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-REV-AMA-1-25-5d9b5cb6.pdf?v=1793355875#page=1\"\u003eB: PDF 1 (1), convertible model 40A\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-seq-23-2b159a8e.pdf?v=1793355873#page=1\"\u003eD: PDF 1 (printed 7), versatility panel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/1956-ford-thunderbird-factory-reference\"\u003e1956 Ford Thunderbird factory reference\u003c\/a\u003e includes the original sources, exact page citations and publication notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/FordImages-1956-Ford-Thunderbird-59f0ad31.pdf?v=1793355891\"\u003eRead the complete 1956 Ford Thunderbird brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-fordimages-print-context=\"2026-10-29\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade-to-order art prints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis image is available as a physical art print. Print options include stretched canvas, framed art prints, ChromaLuxe premium alloy prints, giclée art paper prints, matted prints, acrylic prints. Choose a format and size to see the current price. Each physical print is custom made to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImage Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunderbird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFordImages SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e HV 1956-0013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Heritage Vault Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e AR-2008-8.1.2.3135\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReselling, advertising, editorial, promotion, marketing, commercial display and all other commercial uses require prior approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fi-image-credit\"\u003e© The Ford Motor Company rights managed by Fordimages.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FORD IMAGES","offers":[{"title":"Stretched Canvas (61 x 91cm) 24\" x 36\"","offer_id":67659430199481,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas (81 x 122cm) 32\" x 48\"","offer_id":67659430232249,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stretched Canvas (102 x 152cm) 40\" x 60\"","offer_id":67659430265017,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Art Print - Black (46 x 61cm) 18\"x 24\"","offer_id":67659430297785,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Art Print - Black (61 x 91cm) 24\"x 36\"","offer_id":67659430330553,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Art Print - Black (102 x 152cm) 40\"x 60\"","offer_id":67659430363321,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ChromaLuxe Premium Alloy Print (61 x 91cm) 24\"x 36\"","offer_id":67659430396089,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ChromaLuxe Premium Alloy Print (81 x 122cm) 32\" x 48\"","offer_id":67659430428857,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclee Art Paper (46 x 61cm) 18\" x 24\"","offer_id":67659430461625,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclee Art Paper (61 x 91cm) 24\" x 36\"","offer_id":67659430494393,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclee Art Paper (84 x 119cm) 33\" x 47\"","offer_id":67659430527161,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giclee Art Paper (102 x 152cm) 40\" x 60\"","offer_id":67659430559929,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matted Print 16\"x20\"","offer_id":67659430592697,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":41.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Print 24\" x 32\"","offer_id":67659430625465,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Print 30\" x 40\"","offer_id":67659430658233,"sku":"HV 1956-0013 -","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3352\/4921\/files\/1956-ford-thunderbird-hardtop-showroom-display-hv-1956-0013.jpg?v=1793373838","url":"https:\/\/fordimages.com\/products\/hv1956-0013","provider":"Fordimages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}