Henry Charles Taylor (16 December 1932 – 24 October 2013)[1] was a British racing driver from England.

Born in Shefford, Bedfordshire, Taylor started his career in speedway in East London before switching to a 500cc Formula Three Cooper in 1954, quickly demonstrating his talent.

Continuing his winning ways in Formula Two in 1958, while scoring several good placings in the UK and in France, he soon graduated to Grand Prix racing.

[2] He found less success in the following season's World Championship Grands Prix, but finished second twice in domestic Formula One races, among other strong results.

[2] Taylor died on 24 October 2013 in Vallauris, France after a long battle with ill health.