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Eva Gordon-Simpson

1901 – 1980

British racing driver

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About Eva Gordon-Simpson

Lived 1901 – 1980 (aged 78–79). Eva Gordon-Simpson was a British.

Evelin (Eva) Gordon-Simpson (; 1901–1980) was a British racing driver. She was born on 30th July, 1901 in Garstang, Lancashire, and died on 23rd June, 1980 in Paddington, London.

In 1932, Gordon-Simpson drove in the Monte Carlo Rally in a Singer, finishing 24th overall and 2nd to Alexandra Lindh among the women entrants.

She competed in the 1935 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race as part of a team of women known as "Eyston's Dancing Daughters". The six women drove three MG P-types.

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Birth century
Died
1980
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Evelin Gordon-Simpson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eva Gordon-Simpson?

British racing driver

When was Eva Gordon-Simpson born?

Eva Gordon-Simpson was born on 30 July 1901.

When did Eva Gordon-Simpson die?

Eva Gordon-Simpson died in 1980.

What nationality was Eva Gordon-Simpson?

Eva Gordon-Simpson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eva Gordon-Simpson

· Wikidata: Q127072496

· DBpedia: Eva Gordon-Simpson

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