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| 1956 Mercury Custom Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,157.00 | |
| No. Produced | 15,860 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 73B | |
| Weight | 3,520lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 206.4 inches | |
| Width | 76.4 inches | |
| Height | 62.4 inches | |
| Front Tread | 58 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | ||
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.3 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.73 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & two tooth roller with needle bearing | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 56WA10001M to 56WA89958M, 56ME10001M to 56ME100055M, 56LA10001M to 56LA51292M, 56SL10001M to 56SL125006M | |||
| References | |
| 1956 Mercury Sales Manual | Detroit 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. Brigham | Horseless 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 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1956 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 steering | Opt | |