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Wilkie Wilkinson was born on 7 August, 1903 in London, England, is an A sports car racing team owner. Discover Wilkie Wilkinson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 98 years old?

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Age 98 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 7 August, 1903
Birthday 7 August
Birthplace London, England
Date of death 20 August, 2001
Died Place Easenhall Warwickshire
Nationality London, England

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1903

Walter Ernest "Wilkie" Wilkinson (1903-2001) was a British mechanic and a founder member of the BRMC (British Racing Mechanics Club).

He was born in North London on 7 August 1903, the fifth of eight children born to a printer,

1929

and entered motor racing in 1929 as a riding mechanic accompanying George Eyston and Giulio Ramponi in the Italian OM team.

1931

In 1931 he moved to Bellevue Garage located in Wandsworth which was run by Kenneth Evans and his family.

1936

1936 was a particularly busy year for Wilkinson as he, Walter Hassan, and ten others founded the BRMC.

1937

In 1937 he joined the BRDC as a driver member.

During World War II he headed Rotol, a division of Rolls-Royce, distributing aircraft propellers.

The war finished and Wilkie teamed up with Reg Parnell at Highlands Garage, Derby.

During their partnership they toured Europe enjoying much success.

1938

It was at Bellevue Garage that Billy Cotton brought his Riley to be 'breathed on.' Wilkie prepared Cotton's ERA for the 1938 Donington Grand Prix taking place at Donington Park in which Cotton finished 7th.

1951

In 1951 David Murray, then an Edinburgh accountant, persuaded Wilkie to become partners with him in a garage in Merchiston Mews.

The word soon spread that the ‘Ace Tuner’ had taken up residence and work began to flow in.

Through this partnership, Ecurie Ecosse was formed.

1952

The team purchased a Cooper Bristol in order to compete in the 1952 season.

1953

The 1953 campaign brought about more consistent results including a 2nd place at Spa-Francorchamps with the C-type Jaguars.

1956

Wilkie tuned and prepared the D-type Jags that won the 1956 and 1957 Le Mans races.

This peak of success wasn't reached again with Ecurie Ecosse and so Wilkie moved on to Bourne and BRM working with the likes of Graham Hill and the Jackie Stewart

1972

Wilkie retired from BRM in 1972 to carry out other projects he wished to pursue.

2001

He died in 2001.

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