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Ford Probe into Cougar – Future Classics?

20th June 2020

Ford has produced some fascinating modern classics, some of which have not yet fully emerged the limelight. Dave Moss delves into the Probe (and Cougar) story… Prior to 1994, even the most dedicated European followers of the world's motor industry would have been aware of no more than two cars called ‘Probe.’ One was a 1981 Ford concept vehicle - Probe 3, unusual because it was developed after … [Read more...]

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