Eva Gordon-Simpson
British racing driver
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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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.
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