1985.5 Mustang SVO Rare, second owner, LOW mile

1985 Ford Mustang SVO

I am the second owner and have known this car for 20 years, purchasing it from the original owner. This SVO may one of the best documented 1985.5 SVO's in the country. The 85.5 SVO is the rarest of all of the nearly 10,000 built. Only 439 examples were made mid-year 1985 with the unique 205 HP rating in the 2.3 turbo four. For 1986, Ford dropped the HP rating down to 200. The 85.5 is by far the most desirable and Bright Red being one of the most sought after with only 169 examples of the color produced, this car being the 9th red SVO off the assembly line. Overall, it is the 65th 1985.5 SVO produced of the 439 to leave Dearborn that summer. Other options make the car even more rare. It is 1 of 64 with sunroof and being an original Ohio car, one of 67 with the very rare factory and required, SVO only front license plate frame/bracket.
The car comes with an amazing amount of documentation. Probably one of the most documented SVO's in existence. Only the original window sticker is missing, as the dealer "could not save it,"but the owner was able to retrieve everything else. Reproduction window stickers are available from Ford.
Documents included with this car are:
-Original Ford Factory Invoice from Marti Autoworks/Lois Emminger -Ford Performance Group SVO Certificate -Deluxe Marti Report, framed with copy of data plate and window sticker -Original Dealer Bill of Sale/Receipt -Ford Performance Group SVO build statistics sheet -Haag Ford of Lawrenceburg, IN oil change coupon -Haag Ford receipt for down payment -Haag Ford receipt for dealer installed cruise control -Original owners warranty card with metal imprint area -Stepco receipt for undercoating in July of 1985 -Haag Ford recommended maintenance schedule -Ford Command Cruise Control Warranty sheet/registration -Haag Ford oil change receipt from 1990 showing 38428 miles -1989 Vehicle inspection report showing the car passed inspection -Original Goodyear tire warranty pamphlet -Original owners manual folder -Ford dealer installed cruise control hang card for stalk -1985 Mustang Owners guide and warranty information booklet -Waxoyl warranty information and 1985 Ford passenger car maintenance log/schedule -1985 Mustang Operating Guide - Original Ford/UAW "Quality is Job 1" plastic bag which kept all guides and manuals -Original Koni Shock guide -Original Koni Shock adjustment knob -Receipt for wheel refinishing from Engineered Wheel Repair of Indy -Product update sheet for installation of dealer cruise control
The car wears it's original Bright Red paint. Aside from the occasionalchip you would find on a driven car, the car does have an area shown in the pictures where a scratch was wet sanded when new to blend the scratch and the wet sanding went through the single stage enamel paint. I'm having the area airbrushed and the car just received a professional buffing and polish and the paint looks amazing! The car is absolutely clean and would easily meet MCA concours status, either "driven" as is, or more stringentclasses if detailing continued.
I'm happy to send more pictures of this amazing time capsule. Just message me.
The interior is near perfect, with the driver's seat being a 8.5-9/10 and the rest like new. Never smoked in, never abused. The A/C still blows cold as ice with it's original R12 refrigerant. I added less than a 12 oz can of R12 when I got the car last year and it's so cold it will chase you out!
I've also replaced the brake fluid with DOT 5 silicon fluid for long term storage and hard use if you drive the car as it was meant to be driven. I completely flushed the system of all the DOT3 with alcohol. At the same time I rebuilt all the calipers and detailed the suspension at all four corners. The front right Koni was weak, so I replaced all the Koni's with new Koni's, with the exception of the horizontal anti-wind shocks. Those were refinished in Koni red and I had the original decals reproduced to look original. The new Koni shocks and struts had their decals replaced with old as well. All the original Koni's will come with the car.
BONUS!! I am including every single original part ever replaced with an NOS part along with a host of extra NOS parts as well as ALL THE ORIGINALPARTS TAKEN OFF SINCE DAY ONE, including all the spark plugs, belts, hoses, filters, etc. Original hoses were replaced with correct date coded, NOS pieces. The old hood pad was replaced with a NOS piece.The original owner went to local Ford area dealerships in 1995 and bought every new old stock SVO part they could find. Many come with this car. Either on the car or in a box. The replaced headlight and front marker lights are NOS, with the originals included with the sale. The tires are BF Goodrich Comp T/A's, but are getting on 10 years of age. They had the rubber nibs on them when I got the car. I would drive this car to California tomorrow, in style and with speed. It is nearly like NEW!
This car was purchased by a female Ford enthusiast as her first car and her father was a Shelby/Mustang/Ford enthusiast, SAAC board member and one of the founding members of the Indiana Region SAAC.
The only other minor flaw are in the wheels which were refinished in 2010 is one is starting to peel it's clear coat. I have an extra set of wheels and brand new Goodyear Eagle GT tires that can be negotiated at the time of sale.
The documentation on this car is amazing. The condition is amazing. It's been kept indoors all it's life and never driven in winter, being babied by Ford enthusiasts who are heavily involved in the Mustang/Shelby/Ford hobby and are well known in the Shelby and Mustang hobby.
Don't miss out of this unique opportunity to purchase one of the finest SVO's on the planet.
I have dozensmore pictures and would be happy to send them to you. Along with any areas of the car I have not photographed. This car WILL NOT disappointthe most discriminating Ford buyer. If you're looking for an original paint, unmolested 85.5 SVO, especially in the most desired Bright Red, there are few, if ANY out there. Car is priced at buy it now according to recent market value. Reasonable offers will be considered. NO TIRE KICKERS. This car is unique and expensive. It compares to few, if any, Bright Red Aero SVO's.

On Aug-28-17 at 07:38:39 PDT, seller added the following information:

BUY IT NOW AND RESERVE REDUCED!!!!
I've got to make room quickly for another vehicle. Don't miss out on this great example of an original, low mileage, 85.5 SVO!!

• Condition: Used
• Make: Ford
• Model: Mustang
• SubModel: 1985.5 mid year #65 of 439 total
• Type: Hatchback
• Trim: SVO
• Year: 1985
• Mileage: 51,000
• VIN: 1FABP28T9FF234731
• Color: Red
• Engine size: 2.3 Intercooled turbo
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Gray
• Options: Cassette Player, Sunroof
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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