Val Biro
/ˌvæl ˈbaɪrəʊ/
/ˌvæl ˈbaɪrəʊ/
- (1921-2014) a British writer and illustrator, born in Hungary. He is best known for his series of books for children about Gumdrop, an old car based on Biro's own 1926 Austin. The Gumdrop books have been translated into many languages.