Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Speciale Touring Coupè car, 1938

Alfa Romeo, one of the leading and longest-standing Italian car manufacturers, built this car as a monument to itself. Its extraordinary styling and distinctive appearance have since been admired and praised worldwide.

In close cooperation with the Alfa Romeo “Storico” museum, CMC transformed it into a high-end premium model. A model-making gem created to commemorate an important event in racing history.

The 8C 2900B Special Touring Coupé was made to order and is now the pride of the Alfa Romeo “Storico” museum in Arese, Italy. The vehicle not only has a fascinating history but also an impressive and unique appearance.

Originally, the 8C 2900B was built for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1938. It was equipped with a closed body (Berlinetta) designed by Touring specialists based on aerodynamic research into lightweight construction — patented technology known as Touring Superleggera (aluminum body). The car was complemented by an optimized 8-cylinder inline engine with 220 HP and essential accessories for night racing at Le Mans.

Despite having a competitive edge during the race, the 8C was unable to finish. A tire blowout and subsequent valve failure ended its pursuit of a seemingly certain victory.

After the race, the car was completely repaired and sold into private hands. Over time, it was owned by several owners. Ultimately, the car was brought to England, from where it was imported to the Alfa Romeo “Storico” museum in the 1980s in exchange for a Grand Prix racing car, the Tipo 158 Alfetta. Storico decided to restore the car as a street version with its original dark red finish.

Since then, this one-of-a-kind treasure has captivated every visitor to the museum.

Information about Classic Model Cars (CMC)

Exclusive products combined with the highest quality finish make up the hallmark of the German brand Classic Model Cars. This is a true tribute to handcrafted products that impress with their unique elegance and luxury.

CMC is one of the leading companies manufacturing miniature models of vintage cars. The company creates classic and collectible car models using authentic materials and fabrics.

Since 1995, CMC has operated its own manufacturing facility in China, staffed with highly qualified engineers and workers. After months of research, they produce a variety of classic car models, assembled by hand from over 1800 individual parts. The brand uses high-quality materials to fully preserve the “faithfulness to the original” of each vehicle model.

The company focuses on all major and popular collector scales: 1:12, 1:18, 1:24, 1:43. The first model produced by the company was in 1:24 scale — the iconic Mercedes-Benz SSK from 1930. Built in 1995, it has won numerous prestigious awards.

Every single element is carefully assembled by hand. Instruments on the dashboard are mounted separately. Seats are covered with fabric or leather. The floor lining is laid inside and in the trunk. The replicas reproduce even the smallest details in accordance with the original plans of the vehicle.