Ferrari 250 LM #27 – Le Mans 1965

A privateer endurance icon, recreated at museum level in 1:18 scale

In the world of endurance racing, very few cars sit at the intersection of factory pedigree, privateer courage, and lasting historical relevance. The Ferrari 250 LM is one of them. More than just the last mid-engined Ferrari to win overall at Le Mans, the 250 LM represents the closing chapter of an era — when gentleman racers and semi-private teams could still challenge the establishment on the world’s biggest stage.

The car presented here, chassis 6119, wearing race number 27, finished 6th overall at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans in the hands of Dieter Spoerry and Armand Boller, entered by the legendary Scuderia Filipinetti. It is this exact configuration that CMC has recreated with extraordinary fidelity.

The real car: context, provenance, and significance

Originally developed as a continuation of Ferrari’s 250 lineage, the 250 LM combined a mid-mounted V12, tubular spaceframe, and aerodynamic bodywork shaped for long-distance stability rather than outright sprint performance. By 1965, Ferrari had officially shifted focus, leaving many 250 LMs in the hands of private teams — a move that unintentionally cemented the model’s legend.

Chassis 6119 debuted in international competition in 1964 and went on to build a varied and credible racing résumé. Its 6th place overall finish at Le Mans stands out not as a fluke, but as proof of durability, intelligent race management, and mechanical balance. The car later passed through several prominent collections before being fully restored by Ferrari, underlining its recognised historical value.

This is not a headline-grabbing overall winner — and that is precisely why it matters. Cars like this tell the real story of Le Mans: endurance, reliability, and the long game.

CMC’s interpretation: engineering before spectacle

CMC’s approach with this model is unapologetically engineering-driven. This is not a display shell with opening panels added as an afterthought. It is a hand-assembled metal precision model, consisting of over 1,800 individual components, designed to function mechanically in miniature much like the original car.

Key highlights include:

Correct right-hand-drive configuration

Fully detailed V12 engine, with accurate routing, wiring, and attachments

Functional hinged engine cover with quick-release fasteners

Operable doors with sliding windows

Exact chassis replication, including suspension geometry

Realistic Borrani wire wheels with correct left/right threaded centre locks

Inboard rear disc brakes faithfully reproduced

Stainless-steel fuel and oil tanks

Interior trimmed with leather and textile upholstery, not moulded plastic approximations

Even the removable stainless-steel base plate mirrors CMC’s philosophy: the model should be studied, not merely admired from a distance.

Why this model belongs in a serious collection

At 1:18 scale, this Ferrari 250 LM occupies a category closer to automotive artefact than conventional diecast. It appeals to collectors who value:

Historical specificity over generic “icon” status

Mechanical authenticity over visual shortcuts

Limited production runs (1,500 pieces) with documented provenance

Models that reward close inspection, not just shelf presence

This is a piece for collectors who understand Le Mans beyond podium photographs — those who appreciate the quiet competence of a car that finished, endured, and earned its place.

Availability

Ferrari 250 LM #27 – 6th Place, 24 Hours of Le Mans 1965 (CMC, 1:18)

Limited Edition – 1,500 pieces

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