Motoring Heroes

Profiles of the drivers, designers, engineers, founders and independent-minded characters who shaped the cars, marques and stories RetroTorque loves.

Founder

Trevor Wilkinson

British · 1923–2008

The man behind TVR, a marque built around light weight, character and independent-minded British sports cars.

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Founder

Enzo Ferrari

Italian · 1898–1988

The formidable founder of Ferrari, whose name became shorthand for racing drama, engineering ambition and exotic road cars.

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Founder

Ettore Bugatti

Italian-French · 1881–1947

Artist-engineer and founder of Bugatti, associated with beautiful, jewel-like machines.

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Jean Rédélé

French · 1922–2007

Founder of Alpine, the French marque associated with compact, agile sports cars and rallying success.

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