Adams was an American racing car

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named after Clyde Adams. Adams had left his native Texas and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 20. Adams started working for Harry Miller, and built a reputation as a first-class metalworker. When Miller's business collapsed in the aftermath of the Great Depression, Adams set up his own business. He worked on a range of

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vehicles from 1930 to 1950, as well as several speedcars. Adams cars competed in one FIA World Championship race - the 1950 Indianapolis 500.

World Championship Indianapolis 500 results

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