John Newton Cooper CBE (July 17, 1923 – December 24, 2000) was a co-founder, with his father Charles Cooper, of the Cooper Car Company. Born in Surbiton, Surrey, England, he became an auto racing legend with his rear-engined chassis design that would eventually change the face of the sport at its highest levels, from Formula One to the Indianapolis 500.
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17 July 1923 Kingston, Surrey, England
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Died |
24 December 2000 (aged 77)
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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