A successful heart transplant operation in 1990 allowed him to travel to many historic events and maintain his business and car interests, which he continued until early 2012, when ill-health set in. Also worked as a designer, constructor and businessman. In 2008, he won a major national automotive award. Since retiring as a driver, his work on cars, racing and road, has been hugely successful, admired and influential. Died after a battle with ill-health in 2012.

Biography last updated 12 May 2012