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1956 Mercury Custom Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,157.00
No. Produced 15,860
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 73B
Weight 3,520lbs
Wheelbase 119 inches
Length 206.4 inches
Width 76.4 inches
Height 62.4 inches
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 311.37 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 51/64 & 3 7/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 8.4 to 1
Brake Horsepower 210@4600
Rated Horsepower 46.13
Torque 312@2600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.49 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.15
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.3 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.73 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & two tooth roller with needle bearing
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular or fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.1 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.25 Pints
Cooling System 19 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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Serial Nos.: 56WA10001M to 56WA89958M, 56ME10001M to 56ME100055M, 56LA10001M to 56LA51292M, 56SL10001M to 56SL125006M

1956 Mercury Sales ManualDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Persimmon
Glamour Tan
Grove Green
Classic White
Saffron Yellow
London Gray Metallic
Heath Green
Verona Green
Lauderdale Blue
Niagara Blue
Pinewood Green Metallic
Cambridge Green
Delta Blue Metallic
Carousel Red
Tyrolean Blue
Spring Valley Green
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power steeringOpt
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