Robert Seabeck (American, B. 1945) "1965 Mustang" Signed lower left. Mixed Media on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 60c 1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible stamp issued June 4, 1996. Ford proclaimed its new Mustang had "the look, the fire, the flavor of the great European road cars," meeting the demands of postwar babyboomers, many of whom were sports car enthusiasts. Ford had anticipated the market potential for a fairly small personal car and introduced the Mustang in mid-1964. Within two years, a million Mustangs were sold, setting an example for the entire automobile industry. Just a few weeks after its launch at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964, a Mustang convertible arrived in Indiana to pace the Memorial Day "500" race. The first Mustangs featured a long-hood/short-deck body style, as well as bucket seats. The 1964 1/2 Mustang convertible sold for $2,614, while the base price for hardtops was $2,368. Mustangs also included a floor-mounted gear shift and a racing-style steering wheel. Image Size: 7.5 x 13.75 in. Overall Size: 15 x 22.25 in. Unframed. (B15394)