Eve Pauline Mayman (née Vaughton; 1928–1989) was a British rally car driver who drove professionally in the male-dominated world of rallying. Mayman was navigator with Pat Moss during the 1962 season, along with being her own driver. Notably winning the Baden-Baden rally with Moss, in a Mini; the two also came in third in the Geneva Rally. In Moss's signature car, the Austin-Healey 3000, they were second in the Polish Rally and third in the Alpine and RAC Rallies.[1]

Pauline Mayman
Born
Eve Pauline Vaughton

(1928-05-26)26 May 1928
Died1989 (aged 60–61)
NationalityEngland English
OccupationRally driver
SpouseLionel Mayman (married 1948)
ChildrenChristopher Mayman (born 1949)
Nicholas Mayman (born 1951)
Parent(s)Wallace Johnson Vaughton
Eva Groom

Mayman, in 1964, was part of a serious accident in Rally Monte Carlo. Her car was hit by a farmer’s truck, and she suffered a broken leg. The Alpine Rally was her first race after the accident where she placed thirteenth, sixth in the Touring class, and first lady, driving a Mini with Valerie Domleo. She also drove in the Spa-Sofia-Liège marathon rally and RAC Rally, in an MGB.

After retiring, Pauline helped run the family autoparts business. She was also involved with the breeding and rescuing of Irish Wolfhounds.

Personal life

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She married gentleman racer Lionel Mayman in 1948 and was the aunt of late historic racing driver Anthony Mayman. Her sons are called Christopher (born 1949, Smethwick) and Nicholas (born 1951, Birmingham).

Her parents were Wallace Johnson Vaughton and Eva Groom.

Rally results

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Year Rally Car Co-driver Result
1963 Coupe des Alpes Morris Cooper S Valerie Domleo 6th
1964 Rallye Monte Carlo Austin Mini Cooper Valerie Domleo DNF
1965 Coupe des Alpes BMC Mini Cooper Valerie Domleo 13th

References

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  1. ^ "Speedqueens: Pauline Mayman". 23 January 2011.
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