1966 Ford Mustang Convertible 0001-4642

This official archive photograph captures the 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible, the car that became America's best-selling convertible in 1966. With 72,119 convertibles sold, the Mustang beat the second-place Chevrolet Impala by nearly two to one. Its long hood, short deck proportions and open-top design made it the icon of 1960s American car culture.

What Made the 1966 Mustang Convertible Special?

The Mustang was introduced on April 17, 1964 and created an entirely new category of automobile: the pony car. By 1966, the Mustang had become a cultural phenomenon. The convertible version sold 72,119 units that year, making it the best-selling convertible in America and beating the second-place Chevrolet Impala by nearly two to one.

How Was the Mustang Convertible Developed?

Developed under Lee Iacocca and chief engineer Donald Frey, the Mustang was created in just 18 months. The convertible was developed first because it required the greatest structural stiffness, even though hardtops ultimately accounted for the highest sales. The Mustang shared its platform with the Ford Falcon and featured the innovative "torque box" structural system for improved handling.

What Engine Options Were Available in 1966?

The 1966 model year brought refinements to the first-generation Mustang, including a 200 cu in Thriftpower inline-six and the popular 289 cu in V8.

Key features of the 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible:

• America's best-selling convertible in 1966 — 72,119 units sold
• Beat the Chevrolet Impala convertible by nearly two to one
• Long hood, short deck proportions — the defining pony car silhouette
• Engine options from 200 cu in inline-six to 289 cu in HiPo V8 (271 hp)
• "Torque box" structural innovation for improved handling
• Platform shared with the Ford Falcon for cost efficiency

Who Is This Mustang Convertible Print For?

This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible 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 open-top icon of 1960s American car culture. 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.