Founded by Tony Vandervell, the Vanwall name was derived by combining the name of the team owner with that of his Thinwall bearings produced at the Vandervell Products factory at Acton, London.
Didirikan oleh Tony Vandervell, nama Vanwall berasal dengan menggabungkan nama pemilik tim dengan bantalan Thinwall nya diproduksi di pabrik Produk Vandervell di Acton, London.