Selwyn Edge
British businessman and racing driver (1868-1940) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 71
Selwyn Francis Edge (1868-1940) was a British businessman, racing driver, cyclist and record-breaker. He is principally associated with selling and racing De Dion-Bouton, Gladiator; Clemént-Panhard, Napier and AC cars.
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Selwyn Francis Edge 1868-1940
S.F. Edge (far right) in the English Cycle Team, Bordeaux-Paris 1891 won by G.P. Mills second from left. Others in the picture: J.E.L. Bates, M.A. Holbein and P.C. Twentyman
Selwyn Edge and his 16 hp Napier Car
Selwyn won the 1902 Gordon Bennett Cup in this very Napier D50, seen outside St James's Palace in London
Miss Dorothy Levitt and her 12 hp Gladiator
Breaking the 24-hour distance record
Dorothy Levitt driving S.F. Edge's Napier motor yacht 1903About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1868 to 1940 · aged 71
