Adams Probe 16 1969

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The M-505 Adams Brothers Probe 16 was a car, designed by former Marcos cars designers Dennis and Peter Adams, (Bradford on Avon, WiltshireEngland) in 1969 as 'an investigation into extremes of styling'. It was powered by a mid-mounted tuned Austin 1800 engine and stood a mere 86 centimeters (34 in) in height. It has 10" wheels on the front and 13" wheels on the back. Entry was gained via a sliding glass roof.

One of only two such cars in the world, this pristine, museum-quality Probe 16, designed and built by the Adams Brothers, represents 'An investigation into extremes of styling'.

Dennis (designer) and Peter (engineer) Adams were, prior to Probe 16, well established with respect to 'futuristic' car construction, based on their contributions to the design and racing success of the Marcos car series.

Of the three Probe 16s built, the first was sold to famous American songwriter Jim Webb and is believed to have been burnt quite early. The second Probe 16 (AB/3) was completed in 1969 and exhibited in the 1969 London Motor Show. With the intention to initiate a British Styling showpiece stand at the '69 Motor Show, the Daily Telegraph Magazine cooperated with the Institute of British Carriage and Automobile Manufacturers to show the Probe 16 on the IBCAM stand – where it obtained a tremendous reception and won the design award as the best British styling exercise.

This second Probe was originally sold to bassist Jack Bruce.
Corky Laing was the second owner of one of the cars. He got it from Bruce for a birthday present. Mr. Laing was and is the drummer for the band 'Mountain', and was in a band called 'West, Bruce and Laing' when the gift was given, hence the link. He wrote a book called 'Stick it', with photos. There is an audio version that just came out on 'Voiceprint', a UK label.
It later became the property of a Canadian collector and car designer Dr. Clyde Kwok until 1983. Since then it has been in the private collection of Phil Karam.

The third (and only other) Probe 16 (AB/4) had been displayed at the 'Pollock Auto Showcase' in USA until returned to the U.K. around 1990, by Colin Feyerabend, where it is undergoing a complete rebuild and restoration. He told Phil in 2001 that his Probe was on a hoist, improperly, and it broke in half.

Sources: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...oQFjAD&usg=AFQjCNEJBkZZSCgMWZjUEbvOjadIuqZ3GQ

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...MQFjAK&usg=AFQjCNEqpR5-9du2IzdTHZ8LOOxsmVYTfw
 
Wow, this is the best car I think I have seen suggested in months! :drool: Where was this car during my childhood? :( You definitely have my vote on this one!
World's simplest steering wheel! :lol:


How much HP does it have?
I think it has 100hp from an electric motor.
 
...Not what I expected, from the name alone. Gotta say, I was thinking something naughty that might get me banned sharpish if I mention it, so I won't...:D
 
Another interesting thing about this car is that it was also a film star in the Stanley Kubrick film "A Clockwork Orange"

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