Categories: Auto Union Grand Prix : Grand Prix : Rosemeyer, Bernd : Grand Prix 1930-1939 : CMC
Auto Union Type C (Bernd Rosemeyer 1936 Winner German GP) in Silver (1:18 scale by CMC M073)
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This diecast model Auto Union Type C (Bernd Rosemeyer 1936 Winner German GP) is Silver and features working steering, suspension, wheels and also opening bonnet with engine.
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.
1:18 scale (approx. 20cm / 7.9in long) - made by CMC.
Limited edition of 5000 pieces worldwide.
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