Paul Emery was born in Chiswick, West London in 1916. After the war, Paul took over Emeryson Ltd. from his father, George, who had been building racing specials since the 1930s. Paul turned his attention to 500s in 1950 with the front wheel drive Emeryson. He drove the car regularly achieving some creditable performances in spite of the unusual arrangement.

In 1958, Paul worked for Bernie Ecclestone racing Connaughts.

Emeryson was bought by American Hugh Powell in 1961 with Emery continuing as designer. For 1962 Powell established Scirocco-Powell Racing. The cars were renamed Sciroccos and fitted with BRM engines. Emery remained involved until the end of the year.

Emery turned his attention to engine-tuning notably Hillman Imps and his son Peter carried on the family tradition of building racing cars with the Formula Junior Elfin.

 

Paul died in February 1992