Vehicle Description
1984 Ford Mustang SVO - 3 Door Hatchback - 2.3L I4 Turbo - 5 Speed
Manual - 38k Original Miles The 1980's saw a rebirth of the muscle
car as Detroit recognized that buyers still wanted high performance
vehicles. It was time of furious automotive evolution born from
changes in government-mandated emissions and fuel economy standards
that had initially caused the decline of the muscle car era of the
1960s. In 1980, Ford created Special Vehicle Operations to help
develop a stronger image for the Mustang that suffered during the
Malaise era of the 1970s. Most importantly, SVO was responsible for
applying race-derived technology to Ford production cars.
Specifically, technology from the Ford IMSA and SVO prototype were
transferred to the Mustang SVO which was released in 1983. The SVO
was a different kind of Mustang as it retained the inline-4 found
on the entry level models. The 1984 SVO was a performance champion
that equaled its Mustang GT stablemate in horsepower while offering
superior balance and fuel economy, not to mention a bevy of other
unique enhancements that had created a Mustang unlike any other
before it. Garage Kept Motors is excited to feature this low milage
example featured here. The heart of the 1984 Mustang SVO is a
turbocharged and intercooled 2.3 liter Lima four-cylinder engine.
Utilizing fuel injection and EEC-IV engine computer management,
this venerable mill utilizes 14 pounds of boost to reach 175 peak
horsepower at 4400 rpm. Under the hood this Mustang presents as
clean and well maintained, with new cooling hoses and drive belts,
battery and a new brake master cylinder. The SVO magic doesn't stop
under the hood, in showcasing Ford's road racing efforts, the SVO
received a completely different suspension arrangement, which
included aggressive front and rear anti-roll bars, a beefier
steering rack, revised bushings, Koni adjustable shocks and struts,
four-wheel disc brakes, and 16-inch wheels wrapped in big
225/50-series rubber. The result is a true corner-carving machine
that is still considered to be one of the best-handling Mustangs of
all time. This unit while unrestored underneath is well maintained
with new shocks/struts, Goodyear performance radial tires and a
Flowmaster performance muffler. The interior appointments also
reflect the SVO's sporting nature. This car features the
SVO-exclusive seats with aggressive side bolstering that keep front
occupants firmly in position. Gas and brake pedal positions are
optimized for better heel-and-toe shifting. A Hurst shifter
operates the T-5 five-speed manual and full instrumentation keeps
the driver informed of the SVO's powertrain status. Luxury items
abounded for cabin occupants of this Mustang, including air
conditioning, power steering, trip computer and AM/FM/Cassette
premium sound system with amplifier. The interior has been well
preserved with some light wear on the driver's seat. The rear
passenger compartment is so clean we speculate it has seen little
use! The unique SVO treatment is prevalent on the outside of this
Mustang, with a unique front clip, SVO-specific sail panels, unique
taillights, and the two most iconic SVO items: the biplane rear
spoiler and functional hood scoop. This Mustang features the
factory removable sun hatch and optional fog lights. The paint
finish presents as original and shows some light fading and some
minor blemishes and dings acquired over the last 40 years. The body
and floorboards are rust free and there is no indication of any
rust or accident repair. The SVO holds a very special place in
Mustang history, and for good reason. Of the 400,000 Mustangs
produced between 1984-to 86, only 9000 received the SVO badge. Such
limited numbers make the SVO one of the most sought-after Mustangs.
This SVO Mustang has only 38,000 original miles on it making it an
outstanding car to collect but also enjoy and drive it as it was
designed and intended for. Please call if interested or e-mail with
any ques
