Lost and forgotten Ford Probe IV concept somehow ended up for sale on Facebook Marketplace
Published on Jan 05, 2026 at 8:09 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Jan 05, 2026 at 9:47 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A long-lost Ford Probe IV concept car has recently resurfaced on Facebook Marketplace, and it’s one of only two ever made, with the other on display in a museum.
The wedge-shaped vehicle was first introduced in 1979 with the Probe I.
In the years that followed, a handful of other concept cars were released under the Probe name, including the Probe IV in 1983.
Believe it or not, one of these ultra-rare concepts has just turned up for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and it’s expected to fetch a pretty decent sale price.
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The 1983 Probe IV is an incredibly rare find
The Ghia-built Probe was designed to cut through the air, thanks to its unique wedge-shape and a handful of other aerodynamic features.
Over the course of around six years, Ford continued to tinker with the design, with the 1983 Probe IV featuring a more radical design than its predecessors.
And the redesign paid off, with Ford claiming that the Probe IV achieved an impressive 0.15 drag coefficient during testing.
Only two Probe IVs were ever built – one is on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, and the other is currently up for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
Facebook Marketplace is filled with unusual and rare finds, like a Mazda MX-5 that has been turned into a replica of 1950s Jaguar D-Type, or this Porsche 911 Turbo S that was listed for $2.4 million – yes, you did read that correctly.
But even by those standards, the ‘exceptionally rare and historically significant’ 1983 Probe IV is an incredible find.
The car has been listed for sale in Spring, Texas, with the seller revealing it is Chassis 001 and was the wind tunnel and development prototype.
“Long believed lost, this one-of-a-kind display vehicle has now resurfaced and is available for acquisition,” the listing explains.
The only other model sold for a small fortune back in 2022
The concept was built without a drivetrain or steering, and remains that way today, meaning you won’t be able to take it out for a spin.
The seller also notes a few other issues, including a faulty front left wheel cover, missing mirrors, and non-functioning rear doors.
But let’s face it, how often do you get a chance to own a piece of automotive history like this?
The seller has listed the concept car with a placeholder price and says they are ‘accepting offers’, but that if it fails to sell, it’ll be headed to auction.
It’s unclear how much the car could go for, but its sister vehicle – Chassis 002 – was snapped up for a reported $125,000 in 2022.
Iconic Ford concept cars that shaped the future
1955 Ford Mystere: Jet-age concept inspired by aviation and space travel
1962 Ford Mustang I: Mid-engine roadster that previewed the Mustang name
1965 Ford GT40 Concept: Early design studies for Ford’s Le Mans challenger
1979 Ford Probe I: Radical aerodynamic concept influencing ’80s Ford design
2001 Ford Forty-Nine: Retro-futuristic take on classic American luxury
2002 Ford GT Concept: Sparked the rebirth of the Ford GT supercar
2022 Ford Pro Electric SuperVan: Extreme electric performance van concept
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
