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Tony Crook, 1999 Coy's Festival, Silverstone. Copyright Alan Cox, 2009. Used with permission.

Tony Crook, 1999 Coy's Festival, Silverstone. Copyright Alan Cox, 2009. Used with permission.

Born:

16 Feb 1920
Rusholme, Manchester

Died:

21 Jan 2014
Kingston-upon-Thames, Greater London

Nationality:

Great Britain

Grands Prix:

2 (1952-1953)

Former head of Bristol Cars Ltd., who only retired from a day-to-day role when in his 80's, after acquiring the firm back in 1954. For years he was the sole shareholder and very much ran the company in his own unique way. He also visited historic events and enjoyed the benefits of his BRDC membership. Crook won the very first post-war motor race on the British mainland at Gransden Lodge in 1946, and twice on the first day of racing in Castle Combe's history.

Biography last updated 1 Mar 2015