CMC Auto Union Type C, 1936, starting number 4 - 1/18

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CMC Auto Union Type C, 1936, starting number 4

In the mid-1930s, the Grand Prix racing series in the 750-kilogram formula was overshadowed by the duel between the two German brands Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz. With the Auto Union Type C, the Saxons send a challenge to Stuttgart in 1936. It was a successful season for Auto Union: Bernd Rosemeyer secured the European Championship. He also wins the German GP with #4.

In the mid-1930s, the Grand Prix racing series in the 750-kilogram formula was overshadowed by the duel between the two German brands Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz. With the Auto Union Type C, the Saxons sent a challenge to Stuttgart in 1936, where they had won the European Grand Prix Championship with the W 25 the previous year.

Virtually everything about the Type C was different from previous formula cars. The unconventional arrangement of the V16-cylinder engine designed by Ferdinand Porsche behind the driver and in front of the rear axle was particularly striking. The first mid-engined car in racing history excelled from the very first race. In addition to the fabulous design, another fortunate circumstance was that the 520 hp car was driven by a highly talented racing driver, the then 27-year-old Bernd Rosemeyer. He mastered the difficult-to-drive Type C and its enormous torque with virtuosity and celebrated a series of victories in the 1936 season that ultimately secured him the title of European champion.

One of the highlights of the season was the German GP, which Rosemeyer won with start number 4.
Item number: M-073

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