Trevor Wilkinson

British automotive engineer and founder of TVR (1923–2008)

Trevor Wilkinson (14 May 1923 – 6 June 2008) was a British automotive engineer and founder of sports car manufacturer TVR.2

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Born May 14, 1923, died Jun 6, 2008.1

Companies

Early life and education

Wilkinson was born in Blackpool, England. He left school without qualifications in 1937 and began an apprenticeship at a local garage, gaining practical mechanical skills. After the Second World War, he established Trevcar Motors and converted an Alvis Firebird into a racing car.

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Career

Occupation: engineer, businessperson.4

  • Date not recordedFounded TVR3

Wilkinson retired to Minorca, Spain in the 1980s, where he lived quietly spending time on his small yacht. Wilkinson died there on 6 June 2008 at the age of 85. His wife predeceased him and he was survived by a sister.

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Personal life

  • BornMay 14, 1923, Blackpool5
  • DiedJun 6, 2008, Menorca6
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom7

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    WikidataTVR, Founder