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.
Nado en Shefford, Bedfordshire, Taylor comezou a súa andaina no motociclismo en East London antes de cambiar a un Cooper de 500cc de Fórmula 3 en 1954, rapidamente demostrou o seu talento.