ADK (Belgium) - AllCarIndex

Automobiles de Kuyper (A.D.K.) was a Belgian automobile manufacturer founded in 1922 by Robert de Kuyper in Brussels. The company produced a range of vehicles primarily utilizing purchased engines. The first model introduced was the L.O.C.V. Type Y-22, which featured a 1,692 cc four-cylinder single overhead cam engine. Following this, the company launched the WB-16, equipped with a 1,615 cc pushrod overhead valve engine, notable for its modern four-wheel brake system.

Throughout its production years, A.D.K. expanded its lineup to include various four-cylinder models, one of which was powered by a 1,846 cc Sergant engine. In 1927, the company transitioned to six-cylinder engines, introducing a model with a 1,682 cc C.I.M.E. engine. By the end of 1928, A.D.K. ventured into the market for eight-cylinder vehicles with a 2,340 cc S.C.A.P. engine, which was the most affordable eight-cylinder car available in Belgium at that time. The vehicles were known for their attractive bodywork, particularly the coupes.

Despite the aesthetic appeal of its models, A.D.K. faced challenges related to chassis rigidity and the use of substandard steel in some components, which adversely affected the brand's reputation. The onset of the Great Depression ultimately led to the company's closure in 1931, marking the end of its brief existence in the automotive industry.