CMC 1:18 Scale Auto Union Type C, 1936-37
Limited
Edition of 5.000 pc. with starting No. 4
This racing car
developed by Ferdinand Porsche wrote racing history
right away like almost no other racing car had done
before: In 1936 Auto Union presented with the Type
C a monoposto which was almost totally different
from all the other racing cars known so far. What
stood out especially was the unconventional design
of the sensational 16-cylinder
V-engine installed behind the driver and in front
of the rear axle – an innovation which soon became
the accepted thing.
This high- performance racing car was above all so
successful because the bullet with 520 hp was
driven by a highly talented racing driver: Bernd
Rosemeyer. 1936 was his most successful year when
he became European Champion and won numerous Grand
Prix. In 1937 the new ace of the Auto Union could
keep his main competitor, Mercedes-Benz, in check
as well and was able to continue his successful
carreer with five further wins. At the beginning of
1938, however, his carreer came to an abrupt and
tragical end by a fatal accident which occured
during the try of breaking the speed world record.
After the end of the Second World War, the
remaining racing cars in Zwickau had to be handed
over as reparation payment to the Soviet-Union.
Till now it`s not comprehensible, what exactly
happend to the racing cars after that day.
The Auto Union Type C is handmounted from 1026
parts to an extra class precision model. The single
parts are of high-quality materials: 23 parts are
zinc die-cast, 754 of metal, copper or are
photo-etched and 153 are made of plastic. The
remaining 96 parts are screws, rivets or indicated
screw heads.
The "sound-barrier" has been broken: For the first
time CMC is presenting a model in the scale 1:18,
which is made of more than 1000 parts.
1936 was the year of Auto Union and its young
driver Bernd Rosemeyer. He became the new star in
the European racing scene. It was a clash of the
titans, Mercedes-Benz VS Auto Union. The GP of
Germany on July 26 was just another round of that
fight. The agile and highly talented Bernd
Rosemeyer was able to handle the 16 cylinder
v-engine powerhouse of Auto Union Type C like no
one else ever had. The mid-mounted engine of the
vehicle, developed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, broke
new ground for its timeWith his starting number 4,
Bernd Rosemeyer achieved a prestigious victory. His
team mate Hans Stuck, also on Auto Union Type C,
became 2nd. Mercedes had to leave the track with
empty hands this time. Our limited edition models
represents the victorious Auto Union Type C race
car with starting number 4.
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16-cylinder-V-engine • Roots compressor •
Displacement: 6.005 cm3 • Maximum output:
520 hp at 5.000 rpmz Wheel Base: 2.310 mm •
Topspeed: 340 km/h • Total length: 3.920 mm
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Ventilated brake drums with metal scoop
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dashboard
Sides with metal covering Cockpit-seat with real textile and head rest with real leather covering |
Wheels in filigree spoke design. Each wheel is composed of 75 parts and removable by means of a double-winged central locking nut
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| Hand-made
stainless steel radiator grill
Authentic reproduction of cooling system |
Removable front- and engine hood of zinc die-casting or copper plate, locking with metal hooks and real rubber rings
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representation of single parts as pressed
parts in a new production technology: for
example, outside mirror housing, windscreen
frame as well as rear- and brake drums air
scoops, each made of metal.
Stainless steel filler pipe which can be opened |
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Precise
reproduction of the 16-cylinder-V-engine
Detailed cabeling and laying of the oil- and fuel pipes Removable sparking plugs |
Removable spoke wheels with aluminium double rim. Stainless Steel wires assembled by hand.
Chromed octagonal wheel nut with engrained left/right writing and AB-arrow symbols. Tool is included.
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CMC Mercedes Benz W165, 1939 #24
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starting number 24 • Limited edition of 5,000
pcs. GP of Tripolis, 1939
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The racing world
had been awaiting the new “mini“ Silver
Arrows, Mercedes-Benz W165 with great
suspense. Its debut was scheduled for the GP
of Tripolis, at the race track of Mellaha, on
the 7th of May in 1939.
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Mercedes-Benz W 165,
1939 #24
M-074
Price $239.00 - Our Price $216.00
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CMC 1:18 Scale Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta passo cort/SWB, 1961 (yellow)
Ferrari 250 GT
Berlinetta Passo Corto / SWB, 1961, Yellow
M-054
Price $298.00 - Our Price $269.00
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Who says that
Ferraris always are red? As a new addition to
our Ferrari collection, we present now a
model painted in “Giallo Modena” Ferrari
Yellow. Now the red-yellow duo is available
for you to pick and choose from. But maybe
you don’t have to make that hard choice. Why
separate them if you can have them both?
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The bucket-seats
and the interior are covered with black leather.
The yellow dashboard presents a perfect contrast.
Technical Data of the original vehicle:
• Twelve-cylinder-V-engine • Displacement: 2.953 ccm • Maximum output: 240 hp at 7.000 rpm • Topspeed: 250 km/h • Wheelbase: 2.400 mm • Total length: 4.150 mm • Independent wheel suspension in the front, on lengthwise compound springs suspended rigid rear axle • all around disk brakes
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replication of the underbody
Independent wheel suspension in the front: Triangular wishbone equipped with coil springs and shock absorbers Wheel suspension in the back: Rigid axle protected by safety ropes, functional lengthwise compound springs of metal, shock absorbers, double-sided arranged trailing links Brake- and fuel pipes, complete with filter, fuel pump, hand brake ropes, etc |
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Screwable Borrani wheel nut enables you to remove the wheel.
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floor in the trunk
Spare wheel with original fastening mechanism (toggle screw) True-to-the-original replication of the exhaust pipe and its chromed metal end |
Detailed realization of the steel tube frame
Hinged engine-hood complete with adjustable bracket
Fantastic miniature of the twelvecylinder-V-engine with all the aggregates, pipelines and cabeling
Riveted metal rails at the doorstep
All windows framed in metal
The interior and padded bucket seats are covered with finest leather
Carpeted floor
Original dashboard complete with all instruments and control gadgets
Nardi three-spoke steering wheel in wood-like finish
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CMC Mercedes 300SLR
What a great shot! This photograph is of my father sitting in the Mercedes 300 SLR that was on tour of the US auto shows. Mercedes stored the car in the shop of a “friend of the factory” George Tilp. In 1955 Tilp was the owner/president of Adams Stampings, which was a subcontractor for the auto manufactures.
Based out of New Jersey Tilp had a racing team that ran two white Ferrari Monza’s that Phil Hill drove and a 300SL for Walter Hansgen. My grandfather was a tool and die maker that apprenticed at Peugeot in France. Although he technically worked for Adams Stampings he was often “loaned” to the race team.
Behind the 300SLR there is a Monza hood and what looks like a trunk lid. In the background against the wall you can see large cylindrical metal objects. These are brake drums for the 300SL. The story is that Hansgen had so little faith in the brakes of the 300SL lasting a full race distance that he made sure that he completely destroyed them during practice, shoes and drums! He wanted to be sure to have new ones for the race. Apparently brake drums were quite costly from the factory so Tilp had his own cast and machined by my grandfather and his fellow tool and die maker Joe Roeder. It seems as though there are dozens stacked like cordwood! My grandfather has long since passed away so details may be a bit sketchy. My grandfather worked making custom parts for my Lola T252 Formula Super Vee until he died. To watch him operate an engine lathe was impressive and I would marvel at the things he could do with it. He always said that a lathe was the only machine capable of reproducing itself! Which if you think about it he’s right. The advent of CAD/CAM technology assures us that we will never see as talented a machinist as a tool and die maker.
1955 Mercedes 300 SLR Mille Miglia #722 MossThe latest 1:18 scale release from CMC, it's the 1955 Mercedes 300 SLR as driven to victory at the Mille Miglia by Stirling Moss and co-pilot Denis Jenkinson. This is by far one of the most famous racing Mercedes Benz cars of all time. The duo would win in style, setting an all time record speed of 97.96 mph in the process. This latest creation is sure to be added to the long list of incredible miniatures produced by CMC. You will marvel at the level of detail and accuracy that goes into these stunning replicas. No detail has been left out, from the fully wired and plumbed engine, fully detailed interior with leather accents, authentic Mercedes Benz silver paint, and real wire wheels with soft rubber tires. Over 1,500 individual pieces are hand assembled to produce an exact replica of this historic race car. CMC produces some of the finest finished models available to the modern day collector. Sure to please even the most demanding collectors!