Auto Union Type C (Bernd Rosemeyer 1936 Winner German GP)

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Auto Union Type C (Bernd Rosemeyer 1936 Winner German GP) in Silver (1:18 scale)
- 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 & 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 & won numerous Grand Prix. In 1937 the new ace of the Auto Union could keep his main competitor, Mercedes-Benz, in check as well & was able to continue his successful carreer with five further wins. At the beginning of 1938, however, his carreer came to an abrupt & tragical end by a fatal accident which occured during the try of breaking the speed world record.