#PaulVestey

Sir Paul Edmund Vestey, 3rd Baronet, born in 1944, is a British aristocrat, businessman, and former gentleman driver who played an active role in European sports car racing during the 1960s and early 1970s. As a privateer, he competed in prestigious endurance events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Targa Florio, and the Spa 1000 km, driving high-performance cars including the Ferrari 250 LM, Ford GT40, and Porsche 910. In 1968, he acquired Ferrari 250 LM chassis 6053, which he entered at Le Mans alongside co-driver Roy Pike, using the engine from his previous LM, chassis 6167. The car, liveried in dark blue with a white stripe, underlined Vestey’s enthusiasm for serious competition despite the challenges of independent racing. His motorsport activity reflected both commitment and style, typical of the era’s well-funded private entrants. Beyond racing, Vestey was a passionate Ferrari collector. He famously owned a 250 GT SWB at just 21 years old and later a 250 Testa Rossa, which he restored to its original specification. His long-term loyalty to the brand extended into the modern era, exemplified by his purchase of a new Ferrari F40 in 1990. Vestey’s legacy blends aristocratic distinction with authentic racing pedigree, representing a rare fusion of heritage, passion, and firsthand involvement in Ferrari’s most evocative decades.

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