Gunnar Nilsson

Gunnar Nilsson, 1976 International Trophy, Silverstone. Copyright Rich Harman 2009. Used with permission.

Gunnar Nilsson, 1976 International Trophy, Silverstone. Copyright Rich Harman 2009. Used with permission.

Born:

20 Nov 1948
Helsingborg

Died:

20 Oct 1978
Hammersmith, London, England

Nationality:

Sweden

Grands Prix:

31 (1976-1977)

Died of cancer when at the peak of his very decent career. A lovely, generous man, he kept upbeat despite his illness. A cancer ward is still named in his memory.