56 M code vs P code

[Haz567]

What is the % of 56's that were built as M Code?

[David Tulowitzky]

For the 1956 model year I have 5,294 Thunderbirds in my database. Of these 400 are the "M" code. This comes to approximately 9.25%

Dave Tulowitzky
Keeper of 55-57 Thunderbird Registry

[Haz567]

For the 1956 model year I have 5,294 Thunderbirds in my database. Of these 400 are the "M" code. This comes to approximately 9.25%

Thanks David, thought it may be you with an answer! I get 7.6% when I divide 400 by 5,294, could it have been 490 M codes?

Also, all M Codes built w/ standard 3 speed trans (no O/D)?

[David Tulowitzky]

You are correct, I thought the 9.25 % sounded high. Yes all "M" codes were 3 speed no overdrive.

[Haz567]

Thank you David! Having you as a resource is great!

[Jim G]

Speaking of Data Base— If I send you or who- my soon to purchase ‘56 Vin # can I find out a history of owners of this TBird? Or is there a Title search history I can go through at Department of Motor Vehicles somewhere? JG