Pauline Mayman
Eve Pauline Mayman (née Vaughton) (1928-1989) was a British rally car driver who drove professionally in the male-dominated world of rallying. Pauline is remembered as navigator to Pat Moss in 1962, along with being her own driver. Notably winning the Baden-Baden rally with Pat, in a Mini. The two also came in third in the Geneva Rally. In Pat’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 26 May 1928 |
| Died | 1989 (aged 60–61) |
| Nationality |  |
| Occupation | Rally driver |
| Spouse(s) | Lionel Mayman (married 1948) |
| Children | Christopher 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, the Mini was hit by a farmer’s truck, and she suffered a broken leg taking her out of action for five. 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
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
| 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 |