Top 12 Cars Of 1956
Here is a list of the top 12 selling vehicles in the United States for the year 1956, listed in order from number 1-12, including the manufacturer, model/type of vehicle, average retail price, and estimated units sold:
Ford
- Model: Ford F-Series (Truck)
- Average Retail Price: $1,500
- Units Sold: 508,000
Chevrolet
- Model: Chevrolet Bel Air
- Average Retail Price: $2,100
- Units Sold: 505,000
Plymouth
- Model: Plymouth Belvedere
- Average Retail Price: $2,000
- Units Sold: 384,000
Chevrolet
- Model: Chevrolet Biscayne
- Average Retail Price: $1,950
- Units Sold: 340,000
Ford
- Model: Ford Customline
- Average Retail Price: $1,800
- Units Sold: 324,000
Oldsmobile
- Model: Oldsmobile 88
- Average Retail Price: $2,300
- Units Sold: 264,000
Chrysler
- Model: Chrysler New Yorker
- Average Retail Price: $3,200
- Units Sold: 151,000
Buick
- Model: Buick Roadmaster
- Average Retail Price: $2,600
- Units Sold: 145,000
Cadillac
- Model: Cadillac Series 62
- Average Retail Price: $4,000
- Units Sold: 139,000
Willys
– Model: Willys Jeep
– Average Retail Price: $1,800
– Units Sold: 115,000
Studebaker
– Model: Studebaker Commander
– Average Retail Price: $2,050
– Units Sold: 110,000
Nash
– Model: Nash Rambler
– Average Retail Price: $1,550
– Units Sold: 100,000
These numbers are approximations and reflect the popularity of certain makes and models in the automotive market during 1956. Note that prices varied across regions and dealerships.
