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George Drummond was a British gentleman racer who made his mark in the 1960s sports car scene, particularly through his association with the iconic Ferrari 250 LM. A passionate collector and competitor, Drummond acquired chassis 6053 of the 250 LM in 1964 via Maranello Concessionaires and raced it extensively at club level throughout 1965, securing four outright victories and a class win during the BRSCC season.
Drummond continued to campaign the car internationally until 1968, when it was sold to Paul Vestey for an entry into the 24 Hours of Le Mans. During its racing life, the car was co-driven by notable figures such as Mi
George Drummond was a British gentleman racer who made his mark in the 1960s sports car scene, particularly through his association with the iconic Ferrari 250 LM. A passionate collector and competitor, Drummond acquired chassis 6053 of the 250 LM in 1964 via Maranello Concessionaires and raced it extensively at club level throughout 1965, securing four outright victories and a class win during the BRSCC season.
Drummond continued to campaign the car internationally until 1968, when it was sold to Paul Vestey for an entry into the 24 Hours of Le Mans. During its racing life, the car was co-driven by notable figures such as Mike Hailwood, Innes Ireland, and Michael Parkes. Drummond’s involvement in motorsport reflected the spirit of privateer racing in the era — blending personal passion with competitive ambition. His legacy lives on through the continued preservation and exhibition of the Ferrari he raced, now considered one of the finest examples of the 250 LM ever built.
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