Ford
Mustang SVO Hertz (Sage Green, 1985–1986)

Why it matters

In 1985 Hertz bought Mustang SVOs for a Rent-A-Racer programme, echoing its 1966 Shelby GT350-H cars. Only ten of the 60 were Sage Green, and few of those survive, so they are the rarest Hertz SVOs.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Hertz ordered 60 SVOs; 40 went to agencies in Houston and Dallas and 20 to Atlanta. They were the last 1985 models built before the mid-year update that raised the turbo four from 175 to 205 hp, so they have the original front styling. Hertz cars lacked only the optional leather upholstery.

The cars have their own registry. Of the ten Sage Green cars, four are reported to exist.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

These are 1985 SVOs in Dark Sage Green with the 175 hp 2.3-litre turbo, close-ratio 5-speed, offset hood scoop and bi-level rear spoilers. Rental cars had the VIN etched into all glass. A Marti Report documents the Hertz order. Barn Finds notes that one car it described had been repainted.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   SVO Mustang Is Just One Of Four In Existence Level B Motorious

   • one of 10 in Sage Green
   • of the 10 produced just 4 remain in existence

   Accessed 2026-11-12
2. 2
   Hagerty – Buying a Fox-body Ford Mustang? Here's what you need to know Level C

   • 20 Sage Green Hertz SVOs built

   Accessed 2026-11-12
3. 3
   Rent-A-Racer Hertz Mustang SVO in low-mileage survivor condition Level A ClassicCars Journal · 2019-01-11

   • 2.3-liter turbocharged and intercooled 4-cylinder engine
   • The turbo-4 produced a high-revving 175 horsepower
   • close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission and Traction-Lok rear
   • close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission
   • first four-wheel disc brakes on a production model Mustang

   Accessed 2026-11-12