Peter Mitchell-Thomson
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| Lord Selsdon | |
| Nationality |  British |
|---|---|
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
| Participating years | 1939, 1949 |
| Teams | Private |
| Best finish | 1st (1949) |
| Class wins | 1 (1949) |
Peter Mitchell-Thompson, 2nd Baron Selsdon (28 May 1913 – 7 February 1963) won the 1949 24 Hours of Le Mans together with Luigi Chinetti in a Ferrari 166MM.
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)
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| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Mitchell-Thomson |
Baron Selsdon 1938–1963 |
Succeeded by Malcolm Mitchell-Thomson |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by Jean-Pierre Wimille Pierre Veyron |
Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1949 with: Luigi Chinetti |
Succeeded by Louis Rosier Jean-Louis Rosier |
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