About Sam Toy
Lived 1923 – 2008 (aged 84). Sam Toy was a British manager.
Sam Toy (21 August 1923 – 24 March 2008) was a British industrialist who was chair of Ford Motor Company UK from 1980 until 1986. He presided over Ford at a time it faced competition from British Leyland, and saw Ford make their last Cortina. Toy also led Ford UK through the difficult introduction of the Sierra in 1982, the MK3 Granada and the Orion.
After schooling at Falmouth Grammar School, he went to Selwyn College, Cambridge, on an RAF scholarship to do a one-year short course in Engineering. He then served for the rest of the War. On demobilisation he returned to Cambridge, transferring to Fitzwilliam College, and completed his degree through studying Geography. After his retirement, he lived in Hampshire.
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Who was Sam Toy?
British Businessman
When was Sam Toy born?
Sam Toy was born on 21 August 1923 in Mabe.
When did Sam Toy die?
Sam Toy died on 24 March 2008.
What was Sam Toy's occupation?
Sam Toy was a manager.
What nationality was Sam Toy?
Sam Toy was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Toy. https://biography.guide/sam-toy/
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