CMC Racing transporter, Typ Fiat 642 RN2 Bartoletti, 1957, CLEAR FINISH
Limited Edition 500 pcs.
We know how much fans love our clear finish variants. We would therefore like to offer a version of our racing transporters in which you can see the elaborate and high-quality manufacturing and the variety of high-quality materials used, which clearly distinguish our models from simpler, sometimes toy-like models.
TECHNICAL DATA (ORIGINAL VEHICLE)
- 6-cylinder diesel in-line-engine type 364A
- Auto body work and vehicle hoist made by Bartoletti
- Fiat-bus chassis
| Maximum output: | 92 hp |
| Displacement: | 6,650 cc |
| Top speed: | 85 km/h |
| Total length: | 9,085 mm |
| Total width: | 2,492 mm |
| Total height: | 2,924 mm |
HISTORY (ORIGINAL VEHICLE)
During the early years of racing history, race cars were mostly driven around under their own power. But with the rules becoming more and more restrictive for automobiles on public roads, this type of self-transportation was just not feasible for race cars anymore. Hence came the need for race car transporters during the 1950s
and 1960s. Today those vehicles are being rediscovered as witnesses to a wondrous racing era.
Built with Bartoletti bodywork in 1957, the Fiat 642 RN2 might well be one of the most famous transporters of those days. Scuderia Ferrari and Scuderia Maserati had decided on an essentially identical vehicle for transporting their race cars. The major difference between the two transporters was just the paintwork and decals. Both vehicles were mounted on a bus-chassis of the same type from Fiat, on top of which the coachbuilder of Bartoletti installed an open deck that allowed three race cars to be carried on it. The transporter, which was equipped with a 92 hp six-cylinder diesel in-line-engine, was actually much more than just a means of transporting race cars. For its race team, the vehicle was also a work center with living quarters and crew space. Beside the race cars, the vehicle carried tools and spare parts for the whole weekend. Even a small workshop was included. In addition, a foldaway bed was provided for the crew.
This CMC model is an exact replica of the Bartoletti transporter. Produced in scale 1/18, this replica is of such an impressive size that it is bound to become a highlight of your collection.
The approximately 4.5 kg weight of this model and its second-to-none functionality are proof that we used only the best materials for manufacturing it. The core of CMC’s brand is particularly evident in the clear nish surface, which is highly valued by fans and collectors: the use of the best materials and the highest quality workmanship in manufacturing quality for lasting enjoyment and value retention. This is what distinguishes our original from other similar models that appear toy-like. To cut a long story short, CMC is presenting to you an extraordinary, fascinating model that is of unprecedented sophistication!
MODEL DESCRIPTION
- • Hand assembled, all-metal precision model composed of 2,877 single parts
• Capable of carrying up to three 1/18 scale race cars
• Authentically-scaled driving cab, bodywork and auto hoist, all replicated after the contemporary appearance of the vehicle
• Highly-detailed and functional auto hoist with metal rails
• Guide rails that are shelved sidewise with toggle screws when not in use as a ramp
• Perfectly-designed rope mechanism with guidance rollers, which allows the car hoist to be moved manually
• Detail-exact 6-cylinder diesel in-line-engine with all aggregates and an engine cover that can open
• Authentically-replicated metal frame with I-beams and a anged hitch
• Precisely-recreated drive train composed of the engine – gear box – rear axle and rotary drive shafts
• Frame and underbody lined with air-pressure brake pipe system, hydraulic pipes and cabling
• Spare wheel removable from an operable hatch that has a functional clamping yoke
• Authentic replication of the front and rear axles with metal leaf springs
• Exquisitely-replicated front and rear wheels with authentic Trilex rims and twin tires on the rear wheels, removable hub-caps
• Multiple covers, which open on nely-built hinges to grant access to the battery, storage space, and both fuel tanks
• Movable drawer, which provides storage space for the six stop-blocks that serve to hold race cars in place on the two loading decks
• Hatch door and lateral doors with a functional double-sided locking mechanism
• Brilliant radiator grill, built from polished, separately mounted metal bars
• Hinged front cover with Fiat logo over the radiator ller neck that has a movable cap
• Inspection bay with integrated shelves for spare parts
• Adjustable exterior mirrors
• Realistic looking cab interior with genuine leather seats in the front and back sections
• Faithfully replicated dashboard with all instruments and controls
• Adjustable sun visor
• Surface of all metal parts in clear nish (brushed, sanded, clear lacquered)
Legal Disclaimer
The use of manufacturers’ names, symbols, type designations, and/or descriptions is solely for reference purposes. It does not imply that the CMC scale model is a product of any of these manufacturers.
The use of racing term and/or driver names, symbols, starting numbers, and/or descriptions is solely for reference purposes. Unless otherwise stated, it does not imply that the CMC scale model is a product of any of these racing teams/drivers or endorsed by any of them.
