| 1984 | 1985 | 1985.5 | 1986 |
| recessed headlights | recessed headlights | flush headlights | flush headlights |
| SVO decal on hatchback to the right of Mustang emblem; no other SVO ID on exterior (1) | SVO emblem on hatchback to the right of the Mustang emblem; no other SVO ID on exterior | SVO emblem on hatchback to the right of the Mustang emblem; no other SVO ID on exterior (2) | SVO emblem on hatchback to the right of the Mustang emblem; SVO emblem on fenders |
| bi-plane spoiler | bi-plane spoiler (3) | bi-plane spoiler (3) | bi-plane spoiler (3) |
| black trim, taillights, and spoiler | gray trim, taillights, and spoiler | gray trim, taillights, and spoiler | gray trim, taillights, and spoiler |
| high mount stoplight in lower spoiler | |||
| piping on cloth seats | no piping on cloth seats | no piping on cloth seats | no piping on cloth seats |
| traction bars (4) | quadra shocks | quadra shocks | quadra shocks |
Footnotes:
1) SVO decal on fenders of some early production 84 SVOs.
2) SVO emblem on fenders of some late-production 85.5 SVOs.
3) Optional GT-style single wing spoiler painted in body color.
4) Traction bars were replaced with quadra shocks during 12/83. Some SVOs produced during 12/83 had traction bars; some had quadra shocks.
The Texas Chapter SVOOA wishes to thank the Southern California Chapter for its assistance in providing accuracy to this "SVO Spotter's Guide."