They Only Made 479! 1956 Meteor Rideau (Canada only)

Only 479 of these were ever made! In this remastered tour, we uncover a stunning 1956 Meteor Rideau Sunliner, a rare Canadian classic car often mistaken for a 1956 Ford Fairlane. This "Juicy Fruit" Lemon & Lime convertible is one of fewer than 20 survivors left in the world. If you love classic car restoration, rare barn finds, and vintage Fords, this is a piece of automotive history you need to see. In this video, you’ll discover: - Why the 1956 Meteor Rideau was exclusive to Canada. - The unique "V-grille" design that separates it from its American cousin. - The original 312 Thunderbird Special V8 engine under the hood. - Why this "Lemon Lime" paint scheme is one of the rarest factory options ever sold. Unlike the mass-produced American models, the Meteor was a unique blend of Mercury styling on a Ford chassis, sold through Mercury-Lincoln dealerships across Canada. This specific Meteor Rideau convertible has been fully restored to showroom condition, showcasing the incredible "electrascope" dash and that distinct chrome work. 📺 Watch the Full Uncut Interview & Tour: Want the deep dive on this car's history? Check out the original long-form video here: Only a Few Left in the World! 1956 Meteor Rideau Convertible 🔔 Subscribe to Cruising with Carla for more muscle car tours, barn finds, and exclusive looks at rare car collections: Subscribe Here 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Who named the car Juicy Fruit 1:16 Power Options 1:30 Spot Lights 2:12 Under the hood 312Y Block V8 3:30 See-Clear washer fluid 4:48 Car specifications 5:13 Car tags, data plate and options tag 7:25 How they were painted on the production line 8:30 Grill guards and wing tips 9:10 Hub caps 1956 special features 10:20 Rideau Badge name and Canadian Car History 11:28 V8 Door Locks 12:00 Secret to fender skirts 12:25 Ending time for a cruise Follow us on our other social media platforms: Instagram instagram.com/cruising_with_carla Facebook facebook.com/CruisingWithCarla #rarecar #classiccars #canadiancar #vintagecars #rareclassics #barnfind #meteor #mercury #ford #1956convertible #cruisingwithcarla

Added 8 Apr 2026