Ferrari 250 LM — The remarkable history of 6313

by James Page

The Ferrari 250 LM was born of controversy. Enzo Ferrari wanted this compact mid-engined coupe to qualify as a GT car for world championship racing. The FIA, motor sport's rule-makers, disagreed and this new model, of which just 32 were made, was forced to run as a sports-prototype in 1964 and 1965.

To everyone's surprise, the LM was to dominate the Le Mans 24 Hour race in 1965. 6313, entered by Ecurie Francorchamps, led for much of the race and finished second after a tyre failure in the closing stages. It was the high-spot of a busy season for a car that, 54 years later, is well-known as a successful contender in historic car racing.

Contents:

The Car

• 250 LM - a GT too far
• Technical analysis

The Races

• Race debut for 6313
• On home ground
• Disappointment in Germany
• 6313's finest 24 hours
• Setback for Le Mans heroes
• Season finale in Africa

Later Life

• Mistaken identity
• Back on track
• Photo galary

Buch, Hardcover, 28 x 24,5 cm, 128 Seiten, ca. 200 überwiegend farbige Abbildungen, englischer Text