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Porsche 911 (901) Coupé, 1964

Scale 1:18

Following the successful performance of the legendary Porsche 356, the Type 901 sports coupé, was first introduced to the public on the 12th of September in 1963 at the IAA in Frankfurt. One year later by October 1964, the 901 had already reached the stage of series-producton readiness and was debuted at the Parisian Auto Show. The company of Peugeot protested, and forced Porsche to change the center-positioned number zero in their type designation, because they owned a copyright of all triple-digit type designations with a zero in the middle. Subsequently, Porsche decided to redefine the type designation as 911.

But still some 82 pieces of the serial production had left the Porsche plant with the type designation 901 (real collectors rarities). On the 27th of October in 1964, the first model with the type designation 911 was delivered.

From then on, that three digit number would raise the heartbeat of all sports cars enthusiasts around the world. The 'nine eleven' success story was irresistible.

Champagne Yellow   Light-Ivory   Sky Blue A real Type 901 was the source for our 1:18 scale model.

Ferrari Dino 156 F1, 1961 Sharknose

Scale 1:18

The 1961 Formula 1 season began with completely new engine rules. The racing teams had to switch their engines from 2.5 to 1.5 liters.

Ferrari found itself in a very good position. They had developed a V6 mid-mounted engine with a 120 degrees cylinder angle and a maximum output of 190 hp.

The new 156 F1 had a very unusual front design. So pretty soon, many people gave it the nickname 'Sharknose'. Technically and ostensibly, the 156F1 was the most successful development in 1961.

The season ended for the Scuderia with a large success but also with a disastrous tragedy.

Phil Hill became the first American Formula 1 World Champion. The German Ferrari star Wolfgang Graf Berghe von Trips, who had led the Championship standings for most of the season, became involved in a deadly accident in Monza. Never before had one day brought such a wide range of emotion.

Our three different models represent all different successful GP appearances of the 156 F1 during the 1961 season. As a matter of course, all three models will reflect the special features of that respective race.

Early Handform Annotation: It is factual that no original Ferrari 156 F1 exists in the whole world. But after months of meticulous research and contacting countless Ferrari experts, CMC was able to get all necessary data for a harmonious model development. Thanks to that kind of knowledge about the car and its famous drivers, we are in a position to accomplish this mission impossible with true-to-the-original details and the well known CMC craftsmanship and quality.

Model Choice  - Price & Release Dates TBA			Edition Size
Item-No. M-068	Start-No. 2, GP Italy/ Monza	Victor Phil Hill and F1 World Champion,  1961	6,000 pcs.
Item-No. M-069	Start-No. 3, GP Germany/Nürburgring	Wolfang Graf Berghe von Trips (2nd place)	6,000 pcs.
Item-No. M-070	Start-No. 4, GP Belgium/Spa	Winning car, Phil Hill	6,000 pcs.

Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, 1958

Scale 1:18

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 the car its extraordinary look. The CMC model is an authentic replication of an original 1958 model.

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Item-No. M-071   Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, 1958

Auto Union Type C, starting number  4

GP of Germany, 1936

Scale 1:18

Limited editon of 5,000 pcs.

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 time

With 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.

Item-No. M-073

Mercedes-Benz W165 starting number 24

GP of Tripolis, 1939

Scale 1:18

Limited edition of 5,000 pcs.

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.

Item.-No. M-074

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