Probe 16
| Probe 16 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Adams Brothers |
| Production | 1969 |
| Designer | Dennis Adams, Peter Adams |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 1-door Sports car |
| Layout | MR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1798 cc B-Series pushrod Straight-4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 34 in (86 cm) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Probe 2001 |
The M-505 Adams Brothers Probe 16 was a car, designed by former Marcos cars designers Dennis and Peter Adams, (Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire England) in 1969 as 'an investigation into extremes of styling'. It was powered by a mid-mounted tuned Austin 1800 engine and stood a mere 34 inches (86 cm) in height. It has 10" wheels on the front and 13" wheels on the back. Entry was gained via a sliding glass roof.
Film appearances
Stanley Kubrick featured Probe 16 (AB/4) in his 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange. In the film, it is referred to as Durango 95.[1] In the TV-programme Top Gear (Series 5, 2nd episode, aired October 31, 2004), the one used in the film was nominated for restoration in the Restoration Rip-off feature, but it was out-voted by Paddy Hopkirk's Mini for restoration.[2] The car was subsequently restored by Club Autosport Ltd.[3]
Vehicle Specifications[4]
| Designers / Builders | Dennis and Peter Adams, Bradford-on-Avon, U.K. |
| Total Production | Three (3) |
| Year | 1970 |
| Engine | 1900 CC in-line four, transversely mounted |
| BLMC 1800cc Mk2 bored out | |
| Carburetor | Weber 45 |
| Race tuned by | Janspeed Engineering, U.K |
| Body | Fiberglass |
| Height | 34" |
Probe series
A previous model, the Probe 15 was manufactured by the Adams Brothers. It is believed that only one of these were ever made and it is still intact in Switzerland.
A subsequent model to the Probe 16, the Probe 2001 was also manufactured from 1970 to 1972 by the Probe Motor Company and WT Nugent (Engineering Ltd)
References
See www.adamsprobe.com for comprehensive information on the Adams Brothers Probe series of cars