The Adams Probe was designed by Denis Adams who had been responsible for the classic Marcos models. It was initially a design study in 1969 and created significant interest. The Press reports simply called it the Probe 15. It was of ultra low build being only 29 inches high but was impractical. Access was through the sliding roof. The 875cc engine and transmission were Hillman Imp.
The Probe 16 was exhibited at the 1969 London Motor Show and was taller at 34 inches making it slightly more practical. It used an Austin 1800cc engine mounted amidships and access was now by an electrically operated sliding roof. Only 4 cars were made to this design before the 1970 Probe 2001 was announced. This model retained the Austin 1800cc engine but the height was again raised to 37 inches. The body was revised and incorporated a roll-over cage and an aerodynamic rear spoiler. Four of these Probe 2001 cars were built and a total of about 20 Probes were made before production ceased in 1972.
