CMC Diecast 1:18 Mercedes W154 1938. In 1938 a new racing formula was introduced, which limited the displacement of racing cars with a compressor to 3 litres. This changed rule was determining motor racing sport of the succeeding years. Mercedes-Benz developed an entirely new V12-engine with 485 hp for the W 154. A 5-speed transmission was added and was directly mounted on the de Dion rear axle. One tank was in the rear, a second in the cockpit, above the driver’s legs. In this vehicle the drivers Caracciola, Lang, von Brauchitsch and Seaman of the Daimler-Benz team gained one victory after the other. In 1938 Caracciola became European Champion. At the French Grand Prix on the 3rd of July, 1938, Mercedes-Benz gained a triple victory: von Brauchitsch came in first, Caracciola second and Hermann Lang third. In 1939 Hermann Lang became European Champion with the further developed W 154. Features: Radiator grill made of fine, handdrawn wires, soldered individually, Hand assembled from more than 500 parts Windscreen can be folded down Removable engine hood Finely imitaded and detailed engine Punched brake discs Spoke wheels with hand-drawn individually fitted wires. **** THIS ITEM HAS BEEN RELEASED BUT PLEASE CALL US TO CHECK AVAILABILITY ****
CMC Diecast 1:18 Ferrari 250GT SWB 1961 - Red. Probably no other model has such a lasting and sensational impact on the history of Ferrari and the popularity of the Scuderia as the 250 GT SWB does. More than 40 years later, this model is still hard to be foreshadowed, thanks to its graceful contour, flowing line management, and harmonious proportionality. Indeed it belongs to the most desired of all vintage cars. What with its unique quality, this legendary Berlinetta mediates superbly between being a roadworthy car and an excellent racing car. In actuality, the Berlinetta set a historic record in terms of the number of victories clinched by a single model during its ten years of active participation in car racing. CMC has dedicated itself to reproducing the luxury (Lusso) edition of the 250 GT SWB – based on a street-version built in 1961. The all-metal model is composed of 1.141 parts and it is completely hand-assembled. Every detail of the body, as designed by Sergio Pininfarina, became transferred exactly and presented in a miniature form that is true to the original. Named after its builder, the Colombo-twelvecylinder-V-engine is a feast for the eyes as well. Look at it and you could hear the revving and roaring sound of a powerful twelve-cylinder. Now if you wish, you can fantasize jumping into the model’s bucket seat and waiting for the command, ”Gentlemen, start your engines!“ ****LIMITED AVAILABILITY - PLEASE CONTACT US TO CONFIRM IN STOCK.****
Diecast 1:18 Ferrari Testa Rossa 1958 - Red. One of the most classy and also successful racing sports cars of all times. Ferrari`s flagship for endurance races. Pininfarina was the responsible designer for the extra light Aluminium body. The building of the bodywork was done by coachbuilder Scaglietti. The victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1958 by Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill found its way into automobile history. The name Testa Rossa was created because of its red painted valve hoods of the powerful 300 hp 12 cylinder engine. His body is more than spectacular. The so-called Pontoon Fenders gave him is extraordinary look. The CMC model is an authentic replication of an original 1958 model.
CMC Diecast 1:18 Mercedes W165 24 1939 (Ltd Ed). 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. Mercedes-Benz had managed to develop and build this new race car within 6 months. That was all the time they had to adapt it to the new rules that allowed only 1.5 liter engines. Hermann Lang with starting number 16 and Rudolf Caracciola with starting number 24, were the pilots of choice and they achieved a sensational double victory. Herman Lang became the victor with starting numer 16 (CMC released that model already in a limited edition). Rudolf Caracciola with starting number 24 became second. With the Caracciola model, starting number 24, CMC completes its presentation of the victorious W165 twins of Tripolis that achieved an outstanding triumph for Mercedes-Benz. V-8. ****PLEASE ALLOW A FEW EXTRA DAYS FOR DELIVERY OF THIS ITEM.****
CMC Diecast 1:18 Auto Union Audi 225. 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of Audi. This is reason enough for CMC to introduce a real classic miniature: the Audi Front 225 Roadster. First presented to the public in 1935, the car proved to be areal sensation for its time. Sporty and graceful, its body was a feast for the eyes. The aerodynamic line management enhanced the charming sporty look of its overall configuration. CMC offers this ravishingly beautiful hand-assembled miniature of more than 1600 single parts in three different two-tone colour versions. Key features include fully instrumented dashboard, seats made from real leather, windshield with high gloss chromed metal frame and installed wiper motors, removeable spare wheel, double winged engine hood etc etc. Celebrate with us 100 years of Audi. Please call 0870 241 2829 or email sales@onpole.com to check availability.
CMC Diecast 1:18 Auto Union C Type 4 1936 (Limited Edition). 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. 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. The Auto Union Type C is handmade from 1026 parts. This limited edition model represents the victorious Auto Union Type C race car with starting number 4.