It’s a no-brainer that just about any third-generation Mustang with a V8 stuffed under the hood is a desirable Fox body. However, one of the lesser-known performance offerings from this period is the SVO, which used turbo power to… more»
SVO
Jul 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
10,800 Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
As much as I try to resist the allure of owning a Fox body, I’m failing. There’s a car I’m loosely pursuing (and I emphasize loosely) from this family of vehicles and while I absolutely don’t need one, shouldn’t everyone… more»
Jan 22, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Never Modified: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
In a world where performance car prices seemingly go up and up without any rational justification, the Ford Mustang SVO remains a solid bargain among rare 1980s rides. This 1986 SVO is a two-owner car that remains highly original… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare Fox Body: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO is one of the rarer ones when it comes to Fox bodies, with fewer than 10,000 examples produced during the car’s short run from 1984 through 1986. With that aggressive hood scoop and snarky front… more»
May 16, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 21 Comments
Parked Since ’95: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
This 1984 Ford Mustang SVO is a major project, having been in storage since 1995 and just recently exhumed. The seller doesn’t provide a ton of details, but based on the background and the price in the windshield, I’m… more»
Apr 13, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Survivor: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
Remember in the 1980s when all the car magazines declared that the American V8 was dead and would be replaced by smaller turbocharged engines? Well, this 1986 Ford Mustang SVO was one of the cars cited as an example… more»
Apr 25, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Turbo Muscle: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO appears to be from an alternate timeline where the Mustang was conceived in Europe rather than America. At first glance, it appears the same as a standard Fox Body Mustang, but upon closer examination there… more»
Dec 16, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
36k Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
Necessity is the mother of invention. This was a philosophy that vehicle manufacturers had to embrace into the 1980s. Tightening emission law combined with oil shortages seemingly sounded the death knell for the beloved V8 engine. History shows that… more»
Sep 16, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rebuilt Race Car: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
The faded silver 1984 Ford Mustang SVO is for sale here on craigslist. The car is located in Auburn, Indiana and is just one of 4,507 that was produced in 1984. This seller is asking $6,750. The odometer reading… more»
Jul 11, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low-Mile Turbo: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
I can’t remember the last time I saw a Mustang SVO, in the wild or otherwise. I remember thinking a four-cylinder, really? A 2.3? Isn’t that a Pinto motor? Well the SVO is quite a bit more than just… more»
Jun 11, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Pristine Pony: 1984 SVO Ford Mustang
There are a lot of fun things to do in Naples, Florida and one of them might be to go test drive this 1984 Mustang SVO. Listed here on Craigslist, the seller is asking $11,500 for this special, low… more»
Mar 26, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Turbo Fox: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
The “Fox Body” generation of Ford’s Mustang is my favorite iteration of the popular pony car, and the turbocharged SVO model is one that I am especially fond of. Barn Finds reader Dan D. from NJ found this 1986… more»
Oct 28, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Turbo Survivor: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
That the 1985 Ford Mustang SVO was not the sales success that Ford had hoped for could be attributed to numerous factors. One factor that wasn’t an issue was the car’s performance, because not only could the SVO keep… more»
Mar 17, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
“Competition Prep” SVO: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
By 1980 the muscle car era seemed to be nothing more than a distant memory. Ever-tightening safety and emissions regulations had transformed many of the cars that remained from hairy-chested beasts, into vehicles that were considerably softer and slower…. more»
Aug 5, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cheap Turbo Pair: Mustang SVO Projects
Good things don’t always come in twos, but I can’t see the harm in trying to snag a pair of Mustang SVO projects like this one here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $6,000. Though they are far from perfect, finding… more»
