Thius isn't a trivia question per say, more like a request for information. I attended a local car show today and saw this 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria on display:

After taking the picture, I saw this emblem on the front fender:

I was surprised to see the word "Thunderbird" on the emblem. Since I'm not up on my classic Ford knowledge, what exactly does this badge represent???

It has an optional high performance engine that was also used in the Thunderbird. See the little "V8" on the emblem?

It's either the 292 or the 312 I'm assuming.

Ever seen one of these??

I haven't seen one personally, but I'd guess that's a Canadian version... Meteor maybe?

I haven't seen one personally, but I'd guess that's a Canadian version... Meteor maybe?

Yup!

Meteor Rideau. Not a well known car it seems, even in Ford circles!

Thunderbird V-8 in Fords for '56 was the 200/292, as opposed to the standard Ford V-8, the 173/272. Thunderbird Special V-8 was a T-bird option, the 215/312.

Was the 200/292 Thunderbird V8, optional in the standard cars, also used in the Thunderbird?

Yes; the 292 was the standard '55-57 T-bird engine.

Thank you for the responses and information. As always, the knowledge around here never ceases to amaze me!!! Thanks for the education.

My best friends Dad owned a '56 just like it. It's the car I learned to drive with a stick shift (3 on a tree).

That's a nice looking hardtop... not my cup of tea but it's notce for a Ford.