Peter Mitchell-Thomson
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Peter Mitchell-Thomson, 2nd Baron Selsdon (28 May 1913 – 7 February 1963) won the 1949 24 Hours of Le Mans
together with Luigi Chinetti
in a Ferrari 166
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He was the son of William Lowson Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon (1877-1938), and the father of Malcolm McEacharn Mitchell-Thomson, 3rd Baron Selsdon (b. 1937)
1949 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1949 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 17th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 25 and 26 1949.This was the first race held following the end of World War II...
together with Luigi Chinetti
Luigi Chinetti
Luigi Chinetti was an Italian-born racecar driver, who emigrated to the United States during World War II and became an American citizen....
in a Ferrari 166
Ferrari 166
Ferrari used its 2 L V12 engine in a number of models, all called 166 for the displacement of a single cylinder. Most early 166es were sports cars built for racing, though a later line of GT cars launched the company's street model line.The following models used the 166 name:* 1948 Ferrari...
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He was the son of William Lowson Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baron Selsdon (1877-1938), and the father of Malcolm McEacharn Mitchell-Thomson, 3rd Baron Selsdon (b. 1937)