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Ivan Hirst | |
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| Born | 1 March 1916 Saddleworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 10 March 2000 (aged 84) |
| Resting place | St Thomas' Church, Friarmere, Greater Manchester, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | post-World War II revival of Volkswagen |
| Spouse(s) | Marjorie Pilkington Hirst (m. 28 March 1940; died 21 February 1992) |
| Parent(s) | Fred and Florence Hirst |
Major Ivan Hirst (1 March 1916 – 10 March 2000), was a British Army officer and engineer who was instrumental in reviving Volkswagen from a single factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, into a major postwar automotive manufacturer.