CMC Auto Union Type C 1936-7

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£189.00

The Auto Union Type C developed by Ferdinand Porsche wrote racing history from the outset. 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 norm.

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 career came to an abrupt and tragic end by a fatal accident which occured during the an attempt at 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. The exact whereabouts of the cars remain unknown to the present day.

This model of the Auto Union Type C is handmounted from 1026 parts. 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 cockpit seat has real textile covering and a head rest in real leather. The wheels are in a filigree spoke design. Each wheel is composed of 75 parts and removable by means of a double-winged central locking nut. The front and engine hood are made of zinc die-casting or copper plate and are removable, locking with metal hooks and real rubber rings. Under the hood there is a precise reproduction of the 16-cylinder V engine complete with detailed cabling and laying of the oil and fuel pipes and removable sparking plugs.

Scale: 1/18

Photos courtesy of Mark White of www.marksf1models.co.uk

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