Karl Probst

Karl Probst (October 20, 1883 – August 25, 1963) was an American freelance engineer and automotive pioneer, credited with drafting the design drawings of the first prototype of the Bantam Reconnaissance Car, also known as the World War II "jeep" in 1940.

Karl Probst
BornOctober 20, 1883
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
DiedAugust 25, 1963
OccupationEngineer
ChildrenJean "Jack", Charles
Parent(s)Charles and Eva (Knight) Probst
Engineering career
DisciplineEngineering
ProjectsBantam Automobile Company
Significant designBantam Jeep
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