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 | |
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Born | October 20, 1883 Point Pleasant, West Virginia |
Died | August 25, 1963 |
Occupation | Engineer |
Children | Jean "Jack", Charles |
Parent(s) | Charles and Eva (Knight) Probst |
Engineering career | |
Discipline | Engineering |
Projects | Bantam Automobile Company |
Significant design | Bantam Jeep |
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