1966 Ford GT40 Mk II Number 2 Illustration 0404-2089

This is an illustration, not a photograph: the rear of a 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II reduced to flat planes of grey, black and white.

What Is in This Illustration?

A close rear three-quarter view, cropped hard so the tail fills the frame. The bodywork is rendered in banded greys with no gradients, the roof and rear glass in black, and the race number 2 appears twice, once on the tail and once on the flank. FORD GT40 runs across the rear panel in heavy white capitals, with Firestone lettering on the gold-painted wheel. A second car in gold sits at the edge of the frame on the right.

What Was Number 2 at Le Mans in 1966?

Number 2 was carried by the Mk II of Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon, which won the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours outright after 360 laps and 4,843 kilometres, ending Ferrari's six-year hold on the race. It took the win over the number 1 car of Ken Miles and Denny Hulme by six metres in a staged formation finish, awarded on distance covered because the number 2 car had started further back on the grid. This artwork carries that number, though it is a graphic interpretation rather than a record of a specific chassis.

Why Choose an Illustration?

Flat graphic work holds its impact at large sizes and in bright rooms in a way continuous-tone photography does not. There is no film grain to enlarge and no tonal subtlety to lose, so the image reads as cleanly at forty inches as at ten. It also sits comfortably alongside modern interiors where a period black and white print would feel like documentation.

Who Is This Print For?

This GT40 illustration suits Ford GT collectors, automotive art collectors, endurance racing enthusiasts, study interiors and dealership showrooms. Painted and drawn artwork offers something photography cannot, since the artist can emphasise line and stance rather than recording a single moment. Choose framed print, stretched canvas, ChromaLuxe metal or Giclée.

Image Details

• Type: Graphic illustration, flat colour
• Subject: Ford GT40 Mk II, rear three-quarter, race number 2
• Period: 1966
• Number 2 in 1966: McLaren and Amon, Le Mans winners, 360 laps, 4,843 km
• Chassis: Not identified; the artwork is interpretive
• Archive reference: 0404-2089

This archival illustration 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.