1964 Ford Mustang 0001-0934

This official archive image captures the 1964 Ford Mustang, the launch-era car that created the pony car class. Introduced on April 17, 1964 at the World's Fair in New York, the Mustang generated 22,000 orders on its first day and sold 418,812 units in its first year — a record for a single model. Its long hood, short deck proportions and affordable $2,368 base price redefined American performance style.

What Makes the 1964 Ford Mustang So Significant?

The Mustang's launch on April 17, 1964 at the 1964 World's Fair was one of the most successful product debuts in automotive history. Ford received 22,000 orders on the first day alone, and first-year sales reached 418,812 units — a record for a single model. By the end of its second year, nearly 1.3 million Mustangs had been produced.

Enthusiasts often refer to the earliest production cars as "1964½ Mustangs" because they arrived four months before the normal 1965 model-year launch, although Ford officially marketed them as 1965 models.

The Mustang created an entirely new category of automobile: the pony car. Its combination of sporty styling, affordable pricing, and extensive options appealed to a generation of younger buyers. Competitors rushed to respond, but the Mustang defined the class and became an enduring symbol of 1960s American car culture.

How Was the 1964 Mustang Developed?

Championed by Lee Iacocca and engineered by Donald Frey, the Mustang was developed in a record 18 months — from September 1962 to April 1964. To keep costs down and speed development, the Mustang shared its platform, chassis, and drivetrain components with the Ford Falcon, though the body was entirely new.

The design team was led by Joe Oros, with L. David Ash and Gale Halderman contributing to the styling that defined the car's iconic proportions.

What Design Features Defined the First Mustang?

The 1964 Mustang's styling was defined by its long hood and short deck — proportions that became the signature of the pony car class. The design team was given specific goals: seat four people, include bucket seats and a floor-mounted shifter, weigh no more than 2,500 pounds, measure no more than 180 inches long, and sell for under $2,500.

Key design and engineering features of the 1964 Ford Mustang:

• Long hood, short deck proportions — the defining pony car silhouette
• Platform shared with the Ford Falcon for cost efficiency
• Available as a 2-door hardtop, convertible, and (from August 1964) fastback
• Engine options from a 170 cu in inline-six (105 hp) to a 289 cu in HiPo V8 (271 hp)
• "Torque box" structural innovation — an industry first for improved handling
• Base price of $2,368 — approximately $24,582 in 2025 dollars

Who Is This 1964 Mustang Print For?

This 1964 Ford Mustang print is ideal for Mustang owners, Ford collectors, classic-car enthusiasts, restoration shops, offices, garages, and dealership showrooms. As vintage Ford wall art, it captures the debut of America's original pony car. Choose framed, canvas, metal, or Giclée formats to match a home office, man cave, museum display, or Ford wall decor program.

Print Formats & Options

Wood-Framed Print

Our framed prints feature a black, hand-stained solid wood frame with a white mat, museum-quality paper, archival inks, Acrylite glazing, and hanging hardware. The frame features a slim 0.8-inch face and projects 1.3 inches from the wall, creating a clean, contemporary shadow-box effect. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

Stretched Canvas

Our stretched canvas prints are produced on acid-free, pH-neutral, and fade-resistant canvas. Each canvas is hand-glued to solid wood stretcher bars and stretched over 1.25-inch-thick pine bars. Mounting brackets are included. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

ChromaLuxe Metal Print

ChromaLuxe prints use a state-of-the-art coating process that infuses the image directly onto sheets of alloy metal. The result is photography with an exceptional combination of vibrancy, clarity, and durability.

Each print arrives ready to hang. An alloy subframe on the back allows the artwork to float away from the wall for a sleek, modern appearance. This is the finest-quality print we offer. Made in the USA.

Giclée Print

Our Giclée prints are produced using premium 200gsm semi-gloss paper and high-quality archival inks. Each print includes a white border around the perimeter.

For the 40 x 60 size, we use 250gsm museum-quality archival paper with an off-white, uncoated finish.

The listed size refers to the overall paper dimensions. The image is printed proportionally within the selected paper size. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

All images are digitally restored before printing.

This archival photograph is made available through Fordimages.com, the official Ford archive imagery licensee operated by Richard Weedn LLC. Each image is digitally restored before printing and handcrafted to order.

Available as:

• Framed Print — museum-quality paper, archival inks, Acrylite glazing, hanging hardware included
• Stretched Canvas — hand-stretched over 1.25-inch pine bars, heavy cotton poly matte finish
• ChromaLuxe Metal Print — image infused directly onto sheets of alloy metal for maximum vibrancy and durability
• Giclée Art Print — 260gsm satin finish paper, finest archival inks, white border

Made in the USA or Europe depending on your location.

About the Artwork

Artwork in this collection comes from the Ford Motor Company Archives, The Henry Ford Museum, the Carroll Shelby Archives, and the collections of acclaimed photographers and painters from around the world. Reproduction rights are reserved by the respective copyright owners.

Our framed prints feature a black, hand-stained solid wood frame with a white mat, museum-quality paper, archival inks, Acrylite glazing, and hanging hardware. The frame features a slim 0.8-inch face and projects 1.3 inches from the wall, creating a clean, contemporary shadow-box effect. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

Our stretched canvas prints are produced on acid-free, pH-neutral, and fade-resistant canvas. Each canvas is hand-glued to solid wood stretcher bars and stretched over 1.25-inch-thick pine bars. Mounting brackets are included. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

Our Giclée prints are produced using premium 200gsm semi-gloss paper and high-quality archival inks. Each print includes a white border around the perimeter.

For the 40 x 60 size, we use 250gsm museum-quality archival paper with an off-white, uncoated finish.

The listed size refers to the overall paper dimensions. The image is printed proportionally within the selected paper size. Made in the USA or Europe, depending on your location.

ChromaLuxe prints use a state-of-the-art coating process that infuses the image directly onto sheets of alloy metal. The result is photography with an exceptional combination of vibrancy, clarity, and durability.

Each print arrives ready to hang. An alloy subframe on the back allows the artwork to float away from the wall for a sleek, modern appearance. This is the finest-quality print we offer. Made in the USA.

All images are digitally restored before printing. Production location varies by product and destination. Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Ideal for Ford collectors, Mustang and GT40 enthusiasts, motorsport historians, restoration shops, offices, garages and dealership showrooms. As vintage Ford wall art, Ford racing wall art, or part of a Ford wall decor programme, each image suits a home office, study, living space, museum display or commercial interior. Choose framed print, stretched canvas, ChromaLuxe metal or Giclee art print formats.