So, this is somewhat hilarious: this 1984 Ford Mustang SVO was previously purchased for a movie production called Act Super Naturally, which is apparently about a woman taking over a nudist resort as part of an inheritance. If you check out the Indiegogo funding page, they have a long way to go to before seeing this surefire blockbuster in theaters. For whatever reason, the crew purchased this SVO, did a bunch of work to it, and now it’s listed here on eBay $6,599 Buy-It-Now.
This would be one of the more altruistic reasons to get involved in a flailing indie film production, assuming the SVO is being sold off to make some money for the production. Or, perhaps, production has folded up entirely, and this is one of the last remaining assets to be sold. Regardless, it’s still wearing the vanity license plates proclaiming “Bear Lake”, which is a region of California I could believe a nudist resort may be hiding out. The biggest risk with this SVO is – who occupied the cabin, and did they have any clothes on when they did?
The SVO isn’t perfect but it seems the current owner has spent some good money on it since snagging it from the vendor responsible for sourcing movie cars. This includes: “Upon purchase the car had a new exhaust header, rebuilt turbo charger and lines, steering column, brakes and rotors, distributor, cap, wires, plugs, new starter, battery, battery cables, exhaust system, and dashboard installed. Have all original parts.” The interior presents well, with highly-bolstered bucket seats in good shape, but the steering wheel cover has got to go.
With a healthy motor and lots of preventative maintenance done, this looks like a good buy at the asking price – but the option does exist to submit a best offer. The SVO platform is a bit obscure, but the drivetrain found its way into numerous FoMoCo products. I’ve always felt these rare Mustangs were primed for a jump in price, and still believe it will happen – but right now, this is still a lot of fun for not much cash. And there’s always the bonus of the potential fame that comes with owning a real movie car.
I’ve heard of “rolling out the red carpet” for movie stars but never heard of “laying down the white lattice” for one.
If any scenes were actually shot with this car in that movie and actors sitting in the car I sure hope they did some deep cleaning to those seats while adding a pine tree air freshener.
As an indie film producer myself, I’m not dumb enough to think that being in my little film (www.Summerof67.com) makes a car worth more. I sold both of the cars used in this film (a 66 Tbird and a VW bus) for about what I paid for them, after doing tons of work to get them roadable. The bus is now a mobile clothing boutique for the daughter of our wardrobe consultant.
Am I alone thinking this was the ugliest Mustang ever produced?
No, you are not.
Yes you are, but I’ll admit they were an acquired taste.
one was my daily driver for a number of years.
fun lil stang to drive, most people want to know were the body kit was purchased and couldn’t believe it was a 4 banger after I spanked them.
The seller’s add says ” rebuild ” right side fender. I know these are fun cars, just not sure this is the one I’d buy. I’m out. Good luck to the new owner and seller.
I saw that steering wheel and tried to find a valve stem on it!
A nudist driving this? It’s not the skid marks on the road I’m worried about.