shelbymotorsports Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Pretty neat. 1986 SVO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 ADM's for the 1984 SVO were also upsetting. The primo year was the competition 1985.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted December 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 ADM's for the 1984 SVO were also upsetting. The primo year was the competition 1985.5 Oh yeah. I forgot about that competition version. Not too many of those around I bet. I looked at one back in 1984 but was still very happy with my 1983.5 GT with a real 302 motor and not that previous 255. I don't recall the dealer having a ADM but IIRC the SVO was several thousand more than a fully loaded GT which was one of its downfalls. Still have a soft spot for the SVO especially the flush headlight models. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Those SVO's sure would embarrass a stock GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 I don't know about 99 miles, those battery terminals and intake manifold sure look rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 The wiring products used in those days were not very good and much of the insulating jackets on the wiring is now brittle, cracked and sometimes falls apart in your hand. The engine, brakes, and adjustable suspension were ahead of its time for an American made car. The sister Merkur cars shared many of the same drive train components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 My childhood friend had one of the SVOs. In 1985, a year after we graduated high school, we drove from Marble Falls to Lago Vista, TX on Hwy 1431 thru the winding hill country in about 20 minutes going up to 90mph in his SVO (roller coaster ride). He straighted out all the curves in that car. That trip was normally a 45 minute drive. Sadly, a few months later his roommate was killed on that same road in that same car. I would love to have an SVO and restore it. That turbo screams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Wow, seeing that is like going for a trip in a time machine! Some other info... "The SVO's performance was excellent - 0-60 in 7.7 seconds and mid-high 15s in the quarter mile through the standard Hurst-shifted 5-speed manual transmission, heavy-duty clutch and 3.45 geared Traction-Loc axle. The SVO also ran with the V-8 GT on the top end - with both cars running solidly into the 130s, all out. " More here... http://www.motorists.org/ericpeters/octobe...86-mustang-svo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Some other info... The SVO's performance was excellent - 0-60 in 7.7 seconds and mid-high 15s in the quarter mile Until some owners starting building bleeder valves for the boost controller. Then just like today, traction became an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badshelby Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 All current SVT and Mustang owners owe a lot to the SVO, It was way ahead of it's time and I am proud to have one as my daily driver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 All current SVT and Mustang owners owe a lot to the SVO, It was way ahead of it's time and I am proud to have one as my daily driver! Your SVO looks great for 22 or more years of age. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badshelby Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Your SVO looks great for 22 or more years of age. Nice! It is a very early 84 model, made in 83, guess she's about 26 years old now! A lot of fun to drive plus I get about 26 mpg. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 They sure were neat cars. I had just turned 16 and went to the dealer my Dad had worked at before opening his own store. They let me drive it. Was a blast at 16!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StokedShelbyOwner Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Hmm, we have Dodge Shelby guy that collects SVO's as well. In fact he built a custom house AROUND his car collection, he told me there is a car in every room except the kitchen and the bathroom. When I asked him what car he uses as his daily driver, he told me he rides his bicycle to work I think his collection has the last SVO of each year produced, all with less than 100 miles and no dealer prep, so I don't think this is one of his. You ever talk to Gerry before Steve? A little out there but an interesting dude. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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