[{"id": 13569910, "authorName": "mazda2924x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mazda2924x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the A/C work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706897521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13570014, "authorName": "Mike_Breinin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_breinin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dark Sage Green is the Holy Grail color of SVOs. Strange that it was not popular as it would have 100% been the color I ordered if I had bought one new. This should be a nice auction for a very nice and special SVO.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1706897940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13570255, "authorName": "Alaskastang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskastang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars were so cool. The American Big 3 were all trying to give their cars a \"Euro\" flair. Ford hit it with the SVO. Those little 2.3s are bullet proof, I knew guys who ran these in hydroplanes and made crazy power. Good Luck!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706898999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13570312, "authorName": "mfg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfg1/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by mfg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706899218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13571338, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my favorite all-time Mustangs. Give me one of these over any of the other ones Except maybe a Saleen. These are so unique and unappreciated. They are light due to the four-cylinder engine and very flickable. Very few were made, and not many Around in this condition. I don\u2019t have any garage room, but boy I sure will be watching this auction.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706903011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13571884, "authorName": "Brian_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had Ford married all the best bits of this model and the XR4Ti they would have had the \"perfect\" car for that era - and well beyond.\r\n\r\nAnd on both sides of the pond.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1706905209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13572991, "authorName": "Z282SLO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z282slo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see this Dark Sage SVO back on BaT. Surprised the Marti Report from the last time it was listed is not pictured again. It shows there were only 868 '85 Mustangs painted this color from the factory, and this car is one of only 8 SVOs in this color.\r\n\r\nBest of luck to seller and bidders on this very rare piece of Fox body Mustang history!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1706910719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13573079, "authorName": "Z282SLO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z282slo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To clarify, this car is one of only 8 with this color/trim code. There were more '85 SVOs produced in Dark Sage -- but not many.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706911174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13574052, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Save the Manuals!\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706915958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13574364, "authorName": "chipmcluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipmcluk/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by chipmcluk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706919410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13575597, "authorName": "bluemax61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluemax61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! Aside from a few minor things (i.e. positive battery cable), very nice. From the previous listing in 2021, it appears to look about the same. Can you post pictures of the under carriage? Front suspension, floor pans, and rear suspension. Do you have any of the original documentation for the car, window sticker, dealer invoice, owners' card, manuals, etc.?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1706963083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13580541, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the color for sure! I usually hold out for the 85.5-86 models with the flush headlights and higher HP rating but I'd make an exception for this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707000759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13582063, "authorName": "ablue69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ablue69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I once had a 85 1/2 SVO Mustang and they are great driving cars!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707053975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13587475, "authorName": "Kfoust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kfoust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was the owner of this car in Georgia. It is an amazing example. I still feel it is the best SVO on the planet. Bid with confidence. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707137723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13588850, "authorName": "apappas1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apappas1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707151925, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13593544, "authorName": "bluemax61", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluemax61/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for adding the under-carriage pictures. No under coating and it appears that it would not be that hard to clean up and detail. Still has the rear lower shock covers in place. The build sheet is a plus.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707168806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13603674, "authorName": "bemrfst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bemrfst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My best friends girl friend had one of these. Talk about turbo lag!!! They are cool looking though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707261172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13604373, "authorName": "tommyb2365", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyb2365/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, do you have some way to confirm this is original paint? It looks almost too smooth and shiny with no imperfections, not even a small stone chip in the nose between the headlights for 52K or more miles? On the sticker with the tire pressures I thought I noticed some paint bleeding onto the edges of the decal, stuff happens in almost 40 years especially with a car that has been driven, it sold recently and now up again, I understand you might not have the full history. I am particularly looking for a \"survivor\" with original paint. Thanks for any information.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707263555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13605716, "authorName": "Rmodel65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmodel65/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by Rmodel65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707275416, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13607015, "authorName": "emanrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emanrace/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by emanrace", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707319590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13607040, "authorName": "emanrace", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emanrace/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am going to echo tommyb2365 here on the paint ... looks almost too perfect under the emblems .... owner, any history on the paint? Beautiful SVO ... love the color also ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707319889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13607278, "authorName": "bornhyper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bornhyper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not qualified in speaking to the originality of the paint but I wish my 32K mile black SVO looked this clean. The slope of the hood and such makes it darn near impossible to keep miscellaneous \"marks\" from appearing out of nowhere. Let's not even talk about the spats. :-) Beautiful car and GLWTS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707322203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13608789, "authorName": "apappas1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apappas1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kfouat thanks for the comment!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707331309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13621328, "authorName": "ablediver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ablediver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought one of the last 200 made in 1986. Yep, there was a bit of turbo lag, but if you knew how to keep it in the power range, it was minimal. Many a 5.0 GT would try to catch it, but by the time the turbo spooled up, it was good night Susan. Mine topped out at 144 MPH on a cool day. Those 225/50 VR 16. tires would stick to hot asphalt like a cat on carpet. I had a lot of fun with it. Best of luck to the winner, you won't be disappointed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707432712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13621693, "authorName": "Z282SLO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z282slo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ablediver \"Many a 5.0 GT would try to catch it, but by the time the turbo spooled up, it was good night Susan.\"\r\n\r\nFunny how nostalgia works. In the October '83 issue of C&D, an '84 SVO did 0-60 in 7.5 sec and 1/4 mile in 15.5 sec. Other reviews showed the 85.5/86 SVOs going 0-60 in 6.7-6.8 sec and the 1/4 mile in 15.0-15.1 sec, and an 85 GT going 0-60 in 6.3 sec and the 1/4 mile in 14.7 sec. The July '86 issue of C&D showed an '86 5.0L LX going 0-60 in 6.2 sec and the 1/4 mile in 14.9 sec.\r\n\r\nPerhaps you were recalling a twisty road with lots of curves because by the time the turbo spooled up in an SVO on the street, the SVO driver was more often than not staring at the taillamps without the stripes on the 5.0L Mustangs of the era.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1707437092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13622477, "authorName": "Rmodel65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmodel65/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by Rmodel65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707446713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13622804, "authorName": "HDWalt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hdwalt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color combo! Have never seen the green prior. I remember seeing the SVO at the Ford dealer for the very first time thinking that double rear spoiler is badass!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707452356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13623009, "authorName": "ablediver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ablediver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Z82SLO. I didn't drive my car in a magazine, I drove it on the road. You must have been the guy in that '86 5.0 GT that I smoked on the flats on I-95 one day. I'll give you credit for trying to catch up, but I wasn't doing quarter mile's. I lost you around 110 in my rear view.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707460097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13623273, "authorName": "saa106", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saa106/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had an 85 in High School back in the late 80\u2019s to early 90\u2019s. Full exhaust, waste gate controller, etc. It was quick and would surprise a few cars but where it excelled was its handling and amazing brakes, compared to the V8s. This car brings back great memories. GLWTA, she looks beautiful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707480637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13623288, "authorName": "Z282SLO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z282slo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ablediver Sorry to disappoint you, but I was not the other driver. But, I certainly appreciate your tale about your amazing achievement \"on the flats on I-95 one day.\" That made for a good laugh, and I always like to start the day with a smile.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1707480904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13623547, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An SVO out running an LX or GT 5.0\u2026that made me laugh!! The only thing an SVO was better at than a 5.0 was cornering.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1707486832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13623602, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fhawk - and as noted earlier - braking.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707487550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13623813, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car, amazing color", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707489859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13623987, "authorName": "Big_Injun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/big_injun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I saw my brother's 86 SVO beat many a 5.0 in the early 90's. Ran from more than one cop in it too. His was white with gray interior and manual tranny.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707491822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13624058, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Todd_Z.\r\nActually according to Car and Driver:\r\n1984 SVO 70-0 braking 217 feet\r\n1985 Mustang GT 70-0 206 feet", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707492541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13624231, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fhawk - interesting. Maybe that would change after a few back to back runs :).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707494042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13624335, "authorName": "apappas1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apappas1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fyi this car is located in chicago. Can assist with shipping if needed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707494837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13624762, "authorName": "chipmcluk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chipmcluk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, Chicago is quite a ways away from Costa Mesa. That probably should\u2019ve been disclosed at the onset. I was high bidder partially because coats mesa is a short drive for me as opposed to $2k in shipping.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1707498054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13624790, "authorName": "SnakePitman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snakepitman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The other side of that coin is my son is wanting to buy this SVO and is in the Chicago area. That information made a huge difference for him, in a positive manner!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707498359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13626360, "authorName": "Crs99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crs99/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Crs99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707506170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13626424, "authorName": "ablediver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ablediver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Z282SLO---\"There you go again...\" You know if you were to offer to co-drive that SVO to its destination, I could show you some pointers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707506456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13626430, "authorName": "Batman1127", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batman1127/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is Costa Mesa a suburb of Chicago ???", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707506479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13626508, "authorName": "BTS65SHELBY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bts65shelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned this car for several years....it is a great one. Bid with confidence! Hell, I might even buy it again!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707506816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13626553, "authorName": "BTS65SHELBY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bts65shelby/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by BTS65SHELBY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707506966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13626555, "authorName": "23skidoodloo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/23skidoodloo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "stated location: Costa Mesa, California 92627\nactual location: chicago\n\ndoes this happen very often on BaT?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1707506987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13626572, "authorName": "Crs99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crs99/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Crs99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707507037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13626586, "authorName": "BTS65SHELBY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bts65shelby/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by BTS65SHELBY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707507079, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13626595, "authorName": "Crs99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crs99/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Crs99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707507117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13626635, "authorName": "Spokayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spokayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT\u2019s freight calculator also seems to be pricing from California. \r\nI wonder who will pay the difference if the buyer complains.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707507232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13626637, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 2/9/24 at $15,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707507238, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13626740, "authorName": "andy_direct", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andy_direct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Right car, right color, almost right price, may be an unfortunate misrepresentation of location...I hope owner can hash it out between @BAT and bidders", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707507613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13627049, "authorName": "SnakePitman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snakepitman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hopefully the seller will contact the high bidder and strike a deal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707508618, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13627066, "authorName": "23skidoodloo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/23skidoodloo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm having a hard time understanding how this issue with the vehicle's location happened. It seems to me it doesn't help anyone, and maybe hurts the seller more than anyone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707508667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13627108, "authorName": "apappas1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apappas1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was close.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707508790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13627121, "authorName": "apappas1988 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apappas1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If a deal can be struck with the high bitter, we will discount Transport for the typo. Sorry guys.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707508839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13632285, "authorName": "Carmevintage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmevintage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice coupe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707578409, "type": "comment"}]