Auto Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Speciale Touring Coupe, 1938 scale 1:12

The 8C 2900B Special Touring Coupé was “made to order” and is currently the pride of the Alfa Romeo “Storico” museum in Arese, Italy. The vehicle not only has an interesting history but also striking bodywork styling and a unique appearance. This is enough reason to choose this extraordinary car in a small, limited edition of 300 pieces at a 1:12 scale, which will be distributed worldwide.

In accordance with the groundbreaking tradition established in the past by CMC models at a 1:12 scale, the C-009 model will feature a handcrafted copper body with a full range of functional parts, including an engine hood, trunk lid, doors, and wheels, which can open or extend, revealing intricate details beneath — the precise complexity of the model.

Originally, the 8C 2900B was built for the 24-hour Le Mans race in 1938. It was equipped with a closed body (Berlinetta), designed by Touring specialists based on their expertise in aerodynamics and lightweight construction — patented technology known as Superleggera (aluminum frame). The 8-cylinder inline engine with 220 HP, along with essential accessories, made the car fully prepared for night-time Le Mans racing.

Despite a clear advantage during the race, the 8C was unable to finish. A tire blowout and subsequent valve failure ended the pursuit of an apparently certain victory. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 was equipped with “highly advanced chassis and running gear with features that were absolutely revolutionary for their time,” and that “Touring bodies on the Alfetta 2.9 were definitely the most advanced car bodies of their era” (Malcolm Harris in The Immortal 2.9 by Simon Moore).

Information about Classic Model Cars (CMC)

Fantastic products combined with the highest quality finishings make us synonymous with the German brand Classic Model Cars. This is a true homage to handcrafted products that impress with their unique elegance and luxury.

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

Since 1995, CMC has had its own manufacturing facility with highly skilled engineers and workers in China. The result of months of research are various models of classic cars, assembled by hand from over 1800 individual parts. The manufactory 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.

Each individual 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 replicate even the smallest details in accordance with the original plans of the vehicle.