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Name: Herb Adams

Home: Detroit, Mich. and Carmel, Calif.

Profession: Automotive Engineer and Partner in V.S.E., specializing in high-performance suspension components and car kits for Cobras and Jackrabbits. 8 Via Contenta, Carmel, CA 93924 (408) 659-7660

Accomplishments: • Chief Engineer at SLP Engineering • Father of Trans-Am Model at Pontiac • Designed and built over 40 chassis including race cars and production vehicles

Hobbies: Sofa wrestling, golf, racing.

Favorite Book: The one I wrote, “Chassis Engineering” (Year One part # MJ38).
First Car Owned: 1932 Ford – channelled 5 window

Best Car Owned: 1993 Suburban

Last Car Restored: 1975 Nova

Automobiles Currently Owned: 1992 Fire Am (a limited-edition, high-performance Trans Am built by V.S.E.), 1993 Suburban, Jackrabbit replica, Cobra replica, NASCAR short track race car.

Automotive Introduction: Fisher Body Craftsman Guild at G.M.

Biggest Influence In Life: "My father and my wife."

Profile: Tenacious, inventive.

Preferred Supplier: Year One