Colin Davis

Colin Davis. Copyright LAT Photographic 2013. Used with Permission.
Born: |
29 Jul 1933 |
Died: |
19 Dec 2012 |
Nationality: |
Great Britain |
Grands Prix: | 2 (1959) |
Lived in South Africa for years, but died in 2012 after a long battle with ill-health. Son of the the great Sammy, the Bentley boy/journalist. Colin was based in both the UK and the continent during his career and won both the Targa Florio in 1964 and the International Formula Junior title in 1960 - a series in which he excelled. He retired due to business and family reasons in 1966. Later worked as a broadcaster on South African television.
Biography last updated 23 Sep 2014