Description
BNY’S CAR presents for sale a particularly confidential exemplar, an intact witness to an era when GT coupés combined bold design and approachable pleasure.
FORD PROBE 2. 0 16V – 1996
First owner – Full history – Original configuration
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Put on the road in 1996, this FORD PROBE stands out for exceptional provenance: a single owner, 121, 000 km strictly original and a fully documented maintenance history since delivery.
Always registered with period plates (77), it has benefited from exclusive monitoring within the FORD network, evidenced by a complete file of invoices.
Its Histovec is perfectly pristine, guaranteeing total traceability — a criterion now fundamental on the quality Youngtimer market.
A rare condition
This exemplar has weathered decades without major alterations, preserving all its authenticity.
The bodywork, kept in its original configuration, shows only light signs of wear, evidence of a well-managed life.
No structural deformation or corrosion: the base is sound, precise, perfectly usable for a collection.
Alignments in line with manufacturer standards
Underside perfectly sound
No perforating corrosion
Vehicle always stored under cover
A preserved cabin
The interior reflects the care afforded over more than 30 years:
Sports leather upholstery in very good condition, slight patina and noble
Original plastics, not degraded
Cohesive whole, strictly compliant
Complete and functional instrumentation
An atmosphere typical of the 1990s, now sought after for its authenticity.
Original configuration
With a specification faithful to its factory release, this PROBE retains elements that today contribute to its value:
Original alloy wheels, particularly sought after
Sports leather upholstery
Air conditioning (recently recharged)
Electric windows, central locking
On-board computer
Original radio
A coherent package, without modification, becoming rare on the market.
Mechanical performance & integrity
Inspected and tested by a recognised specialist:
Healthy engine, smooth operation
Precise and pleasant gearbox
Balanced road manners
No notable noises or faults
An upgrade service will accompany the sale, ensuring immediate handling.
Provenance
From an estate, this car has been kept with constancy and rigour by its single owner for more than three decades.
Today it presents as a genuine period piece, ready to join a demanding collection.
A piece increasingly sought-after
For a long time discreet, the FORD PROBE now enjoys a marked revival of interest.
First-hand, unmodified and fully documented examples are becoming particularly hard to acquire.
This exemplar ticks all the boxes:
authenticity, traceability, coherence and potential for value growth.
Offered for sale in a selective, demanding framework, this PROBE is aimed at an informed enthusiast or collector seeking a singular and well-preserved piece.
Net price excluding on-the-road costs, including:
Full aesthetic preparation
Half a tank of fuel
Registration fees
BNY’S CAR is at your disposal for any information or to arrange a private viewing.
