Guy Anthony Vandervell
Guy Anthony Vandervell (1898-1967), racing driver and industrialist, founder of Vandervell Products.
1898 Born, son of Charles Anthony Vandervell, founder of C. A. Vandervell and Co (CAV)
c.1913 Raced a motorcycle for the first time
WWI Despatch rider; commissioned in RASC
Post War: Joined CAV
1926 CAV was amalgamated with Lucas and Rotax; Tony Vandervell left a year later
Became interested in the Thinwall bearings being produced in America.
1932 Set up Vandervell Products and took a licence to manufacture Thinwall bearings. The company exported to motor and machinery manufacturers in many countries.
1947 Supported Raymond Mays's proposal to build a British Grand Prix car.
1954 Developed the Vanwall racing car
1956 The Vanwall car won the International Trophy Race at Silverstone driven by Stirling Moss; the car was successful in many further races
1959 Vandervell gave up racing for health reasons
1960 Vandervell returned to motor racing with a new car
1964 Vandervell Products became a public company.
1967 Died shortly after his third marriage
See Also
Sources of Information
- Obituary: The Times, Saturday, Mar 11, 1967