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The brainchild of an engineering team called Special Vehicle Operations, the SVO was intended from the start to upgrade the Mustang image and transform the popular sport coupe into a world-class performer. That the low-volume, high-profile SVO Mustang could be assembled from existing parts made the idea that much easier to sell to the Ford brass, which 'oakayed' an initial run of just over 1,500 units. They were given a 2.3 liter EFI Turbo with intercooler, electronic variable boost control, and maximum RPM fuel shutoff. They had a T5 5-speed manual transmission and 3.45 Traction-Lok axle with unique traction bar location, with KONI adjustable suspension.
The SVO wanted to prove the point that a combination like this could run with the likes of V-8-powered General Motors cars, Porsches and Datsuns.
Mechanicals aside, much of the SVO's uniqueness comes from its appearance: a single headlight front end with wrap around bumper and side markers, sloping hood with off-center functional hood scoop, narrow side moldings, rear wheel flairs, single louvered quarter panel, and a bi-plane spoiler. All functional.
The total production run 1984 through 1986 Ford produced less than 10,000 units. This was due to its high cost (SVO sold for nearly $5,000 more than a comparable V8 Mustang GT) lack of training at the dealerships and Americas love for the V8.
The SVO wanted to prove the point that a combination like this could run with the likes of V-8-powered General Motors cars, Porsches and Datsuns.
Mechanicals aside, much of the SVO's uniqueness comes from its appearance: a single headlight front end with wrap around bumper and side markers, sloping hood with off-center functional hood scoop, narrow side moldings, rear wheel flairs, single louvered quarter panel, and a bi-plane spoiler. All functional.
The total production run 1984 through 1986 Ford produced less than 10,000 units. This was due to its high cost (SVO sold for nearly $5,000 more than a comparable V8 Mustang GT) lack of training at the dealerships and Americas love for the V8.
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1986 Ford Mustang Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Mustang
(Data based on Model Year 1986 sales)
1986 Ford Mustang Saleen Chassis#: 1fabp28m8gf319117 Sold for USD$23,100 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1986 Ford Mustang LX Chassis#: 1fabp28m3gf324404 Sold for USD$45,650 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Chassis#: 1fabp28m2gf291539 Sold for USD$38,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Chassis#: 1fabp27m6gf209734 Sold for USD$14,300 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1986 Ford Mustang SVO Chassis#: 1fabp28t9gf199013 Sold for USD$36,300 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1986 Ford Mustang SSP Chassis#: 1fabp26m0gf248644 Sold for USD$36,300 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1986 Ford Mustang Convertible Sold for USD$20,900 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Sold for USD$23,100 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Sold for USD$11,000 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Sold for USD$14,850 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Sold for USD$37,400 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Sold for USD$11,000 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Sold for USD$13,750 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Sold for USD$30,800 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Sold for USD$11,250 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
1986 Ford Mustang Convertible Sold for USD$9,350 2020 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Sold for USD$12,650 2020 Mecum : Indy Fall Special | |
1986 Ford Mustang SVO Sold for USD$13,750 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
1986 Ford Mustang SVO Sold for USD$9,900 2019 Mecum : Dallas | |
1986 Ford Mustang Sold for USD$9,900 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg |
Ford Mustangs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1986 Ford Mustang's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | 1fabp27mxgf320819 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $9,000 | ||
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | 1fabp27m5gf206520 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $6,500 | ||
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | 1fabp27m6gf209734 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $10,000 | $18,000 | $22,000 |
1986 Ford Mustang SVO | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | $11,000 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | $9,000 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT | 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | $16,000 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | $2,500 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT | 2020 GAA : July 2020 | $14,000 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $11,000 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT | 2018 GAA : Spring Sale | $9,500 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang SVO | 1FABP28T4GF211567 | 2018 Mecum : Los Angeles | $4,000 | ||
1986 Ford Mustang Convertible | 2016 Mecum Portland | $3,500 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang | 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1986 Ford Mustang GT | 2015 Collector Car Productions Toronto Spring Classic Car | $3,250 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT | 2015 Collector Car Productions Toronto Spring Classic Car | $9,500 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | 2015 Collector Car Productions Toronto Spring Classic Car | $13,000 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang | 2014 Carlisle Auctions : Zephyrhills Fall Auction | ||||
1986 Ford Mustang Fastback | 2013 Mecum Auction Chicago | ||||
1986 Ford Mustang Fastback | 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg | ||||
1986 Ford Mustang Convertible | 1FABP27M2GF323455 | 2013 Russo & Steele Newport Beach | $7,000 | ||
1986 Ford Mustang | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $3,000 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT 302/400 HP, 5-Speed | 1FABP28M2GF209082 | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $18,000 | ||
1986 Ford Mustang GT | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $6,000 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang SVO | 1FABP28T2GF231808 | 2012 Silver Auction Reno, Nevada Aug 12 | $5,250 | ||
1986 Ford Mustang 5.0L, 5-Speed | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | ||||
1986 Ford Mustang LX GT | 2012 Branson Auction Spring 2012 | $7,800 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang GT | 1FABP28M1GF231736 | 2012 Silver Auction Portland | $4,000 | ||
1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $9,000 | |||
1986 Ford Mustang | 2011 Mecum Kansas City, MO | $4,750 |
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