Vehicle Description
1985 Ford Mustang SVO
After weathering two fuel crises, Ford decided to try it's hand at
turbocharging to offer an alternative to the venerable 302ci V8 to
those who wanted something more efficient or a bit different - or
by the time the Mustang SVO debuted in 1984, to offer an American
alternative to those who had grown to like the sophisticated
foreign sports cars of the time, (280ZX Turbo, RX7, Supra, Starion,
etc.). I'm getting ahead of myself, though. The SVO was not the
first turbo car that Ford of America popped out, it was just the
best one.
For consignment, the Mustang's venture into fuel efficiency with
some extra power using a turbocharger. A low mileage example bought
by our consigner as an investment and to have some enjoyable
drives, all the while saving gas to boot! With 65,932 original
miles all is very clean, mostly original paint, original interior
car in Fox body form right out of the square and rectangle design
era of 1985. Gnarly, and some big teased mid 80's hair thrown in,
and now you're savin' gas and going fast.
Exterior
SVO stands for Special Vehicle Operations department which was
created to breathe new life into the muscle car during the gas
crisis. This example is bathed in Jalape�o Red and has black
accenting. An off center hood scoop, for the turbo in front, and on
back, a dual molded biplane plastic spoiler, dual exhaust and a
hatchback design. Paint and gaps are looking good in their original
form and overall finish has a retained shine. Headlights are clear,
and bumpers in their neoprene crash form are all good. 16-inch mag
wheels are all around and covered in 2021 coded 225/50ZR16's. Ahhhh
YUP!
Interior
Some gray broadcloth, some gray vinyl, and some gray carpeting
utilize multiple tones and textures to cover the door panels. Black
actuators and power window toggles are mounted on as well. Inside
matching light gray broadcloth with wide horizontal tuck and roll
insert panels are seen. In the back 2 grabber 2 plus 2 buckets put
together to form a full bench stretches across the rear of the car.
Gray carpeting covers all the floors and looks just fine. A very
clean molded center vinyl console houses the shifter, fog lamp
switch and fuel switch for usage of premium gas, with a red LED
digital clock. Just above is an AM/FM/Cassette player with all the
built in controls for sound mixing. The dash is a lighter charcoal
textured vinyl and has black faced circular gauges deeply inserted.
A nice padded rally steering wheel is fronting the dash. The fuzzy
felted headliner is gray and looks good! Just like buttah.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, stuffed into a clean and well detailed engine bay
is an inline 4 cylinder turbocharged 2.3 liter EFI engine. This is
capable of producing 205hp. A Tremec T5 5-speed manual transmission
is on back and for the rear drive axle a Ford 8.8 inch pumpkin with
3.73 TracLoc gears. Phat to the max!
Undercarriage
With a fine coating of surface rust on the usual suspects, (pumpkin
drive shaft, springs etc), otherwise solid unibody construction.
Some red factory overspray is seen on the stamped floor pans and
other structural framing with no rust. Suspension weighs in with
front independent coil springs and rear sports a 4 link with coil
springs. Power disc braking is on all 4 corners, and a Stinger 3"
piped exhaust is there for the exhale. Word!
Drive-Ability
Our resident muscle car expert drove this example, and reported a
surprising amount of power from the I-4 turbo setup. It handled
nicely and has bias free panic stopping. All functions were working
nicely in this very clean interior and comfortable cruiser.
Needless to say a smile on his face and a thumb in the air was all
I needed to see.
This 1985 SVO fuel saver come muscle car resurrection is available
for the taking, and it will impress, as well as serve to absolutely
NOT gag you with a spoon! I'm going to bounce now... Get our butt
in here and snap this Fox bodied pony car up, before some other
lucky person beats you to it.
1FABP28T4FF156438
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
B-Manual Belts
P28-SVO Hatchback
T-2.3L Turbo 4cyl 200hp
4-Check Digit
F-1985
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
156438-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
COLOR 2R-Jalapeno Red
TRIM LA-Cloth Articulated Sport Seating, Lowback Front Buckets (L),
Charcoal/Grey Interior Trim Color (A)
AXLE W-8.8" 3.73 TracLoc Axle
TRANS 2HMN-T5 5 Speed Manual Transmission
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
