Chassis 6313 is one of the later-build Ferrari 250 LMs, a Pininfarina-designed, Scaglietti-built mid-engined GT prototype powered by a 3.3-litre Colombo V12 producing approximately 320 hp. In the hands of Belgian gentleman drivers Pierre Dumay and Gustave Gosselin, entered by the Ecurie Nationale Belge, it crossed the line second overall at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans — the race that would prove to be Ferrari's final overall win at La Sarthe. CMC now replicates that car in die-cast metal at 1:18, with the photo-etched and machined detail the German manufacturer is known for.
The Ferrari 250 LM: a 3.3-Litre V12 in GT Clothing
Despite carrying the 250 designation, the 250 LM diverged from its predecessors by adopting a mid-mounted V12 displacing 3286 cc — not the 3.0-litre unit of earlier 250-series cars. Designed by Pininfarina and assembled by Scaglietti, it was conceived as a homologation GT racer, though the FIA ultimately classified it as a prototype. The Colombo-derived V12 produced around 320 hp, housed in a body just 4240 mm long. Chassis 6313, built in 1964 as one of the later-series examples, raced in multiple European events through the mid-1960s before its defining Le Mans appearance.
Le Mans 1965: the Last Ferrari Overall Win
The 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans produced the final outright Ferrari victory in the race's history. The winning car was the NART-entered 250 LM, chassis 5893, driven by Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt. Hard behind it, car No. 26 — chassis 6313, entered by the Ecurie Nationale Belge — was brought home 2nd overall by Pierre Dumay and Gustave Gosselin, also claiming 1st in the GT class. Both top finishers were privately entered Ferrari 250 LMs, a result that underlined just how dominant the model had become in endurance racing by 1965. It remains the last time Ferrari stood on the top step of the Le Mans podium overall.
CMC's 1:18 Scale Model: Die-Cast Built for Serious Collectors
CMC — Classic Model Cars — is the German manufacturer that has built a reputation among collectors for die-cast models assembled with photo-etched components and machined metal parts. Their Ferrari 250 LM No. 26 renders chassis 6313's red Ecurie Nationale Belge livery in 1:18 scale, with the hand-assembled construction that distinguishes CMC releases from mainstream production models. The material combination of die-cast metal body panels with photo-etched and machined detail parts is CMC's standard approach for 1960s racing subjects, resulting in a model aimed squarely at the collector end of the market rather than the toy segment.
Frequently asked questions
What was the result of the Dumay and Gosselin Ferrari 250 LM No. 26 at Le Mans 1965?
Pierre Dumay and Gustave Gosselin, driving chassis 6313 for the Ecurie Nationale Belge, finished 2nd overall and 1st in the GT class at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Why is the 1965 Le Mans significant for Ferrari collectors?
1965 was the last year Ferrari won Le Mans outright. Both top finishers were privately entered Ferrari 250 LMs: the winning NART car (chassis 5893, Gregory/Rindt) and the Ecurie Nationale Belge No. 26 (chassis 6313, Dumay/Gosselin).
What materials does CMC use for this 1:18 model?
CMC builds this model in die-cast metal with photo-etched and machined detail components, hand-assembled to the standard the German manufacturer applies to its 1960s racing subjects.
Who were the drivers of the Ecurie Nationale Belge No. 26 car?
Pierre Dumay and Gustave Gosselin, both Belgian gentleman drivers, shared the car at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans under the Ecurie Nationale Belge entry.
