CMC Mercedes-Benz W 25, Eifel race 1934, #20 von Brauchitsch
Limited Edition 2,000 pcs.
Daimler-Benz´ re-entry into the Grand-Prix sports took place in 1934. Manfred von Brauchitsch participated with the completely new developed Mercedes W 25A in June 1934 at the Nürburgring for the first time. Straightaway this car was able to win the international Eifel race which became known as the birthplace of the “Silver Arrows”. CMC recreated the victorious car with starting number 20 as an extraordinary collectors item in every detail.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
- – Hand-assembled precision model composed of more than 890 single part
- Authentically-formed and true-to-scale body
- 8-cylinder in-line-engine with compressor, all aggregates, pipes and cabling
- Removable engine hood with open-cut air louvres and spring-loaded locking hooks
- Hand-made radiator grille of stainless steel bars joined with solder and inlaid with wire mesh
- Perfect stainless steel spokes and aluminum rims (silver at the front and white at the back); Each spoke is mounted with a nipple
- Removable, double-winged central locking nut
- Dashboard made of stainless steel with controls and instruments on a marbled surface
- The driver seat is covered with textile and the headrest with real leather
- Brilliant paintwork. Starting number is printed by the tampon printing method
HISTORY (ORIGINAL VEHICLE)
After several years of absence, Daimler-Benz decided a comeback to the Grand Prix races in 1934, aspiring to put its brand back into the public spotlight once again. A new Grand Prix regulation, however, was being enforced that allowed only cars weighting 750 kg or less to participate. Mercedes’ answer to the regulation change was the type W 25. It was a sleek and aerodynamically-shaped car with an overhanging headrest and a sidewise-installed exhaust manifold.
The first true test for the W 25 came at the Eifel race, which took place at the famous Nürburgring on June 3rd, 1934. Unfortunately Mercedes found its regular pilot, Rudolf Caracciola, not fully recovered from injuries sustained prior to the race. As a result, the young daredevil, Manfred von Brauchitsch was given the chance to prove himself. Before the race started, however, Mercedes encountered a serious problem at the car approval office. The W 25s weighed 1 kg too heavy according to the new regulations. Legend says that to reduce the weight, the team worked overnight to sand off all the white paint, thus revealing the shiny aluminum body underneath. This new appearance and subsequent success of the car gave rise to the legend of the “Silver Arrows”.
With starting number 20, Manfred von Brauchitsch crossed the finish line as the victor of a thrilling race. Hans Stuck came 2nd on an Auto Union, whereas Louis Chiron finished 3rd on an Alfa Romeo.
TECHNICAL DATA (ORIGINAL VEHICLE)
- 8-cylinder in-line-engine with compressor (Roots blower
- Single wheel suspension of the front axle
- De-Dion rear axle
| Maximum output: | 354 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Displacement: | 3,364 ccm |
| Top speed: | approx. 300 km/h |
| Bore x stroke: | 78 x 88 mm |
| Wheel base: | 2,717 mm |
| Track front/rear: | 1,473 / 1,422 mm |
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