Auto Bugatti T35 Nation Color Project – Spain, 1924

For Ettore Bugatti, building cars was simply a matter of seeking perfection, an art to be presented in an aesthetic way. The Type 35 marked the beginning of an era during which Bugatti became the most renowned brand in motorsport for about seven years.

With the “Nation Color Project,” we aim to bring the celebration of colorful racing scenes from the 1920s and 1930s into your living room. Regulations required that each participant’s Grand Prix car be decorated in the designated colors of their homeland. This model is finished in the official color of Spain.

It was France, a country passionate about motorsports, that organized the first “Grand Prix” race in 1906. After World War I, races known as the “Great Prix” began to take place in other countries. As the popularity of “Grand Prix” racing grew worldwide, it quickly became synonymous with international motor racing. Black-and-white photographs in modern archives, however, cannot do justice to the vibrant racing cars of the 1920s and 1930s.

In fact, because the rules stipulated that each participating team must have their car(s) painted in the characteristic color of their country, the starting grid was often a very bright, multicolored scene. Keeping this in mind, CMC focused on the Bugatti T35 Grand Model Prix, the most dominant racing car of its time, to showcase the variety of colors characteristic of different countries. What you see is a highly detailed, precise replica, with the main goal of accurately reproducing the color patterns.

The Bugatti T35 dominated Grand Prix racing like no other car of its era. Based on this vehicle, we would like to present the official colors of the country from those decades.

Note: We do not claim that the appearance of our model or its decals (racing numbers) are historically accurate. These models do not reference any specific race or driver.

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 homage to handcrafted products that impress with their unique elegance and luxury.

CMC is one of the leading brands producing miniature vintage cars. The company creates classic and collector’s models using authentic materials and fabrics.

Since 1995, CMC has operated its own manufacturing facility in China with highly skilled engineers and workers. After months of research, they produce a variety of classic car models, 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 many prestigious awards.

Each component is carefully assembled by hand. Instruments on the dashboard are mounted separately. Seats are covered with fabric or leather. The flooring is laid inside and in the trunk. The replicas replicate even the smallest details in accordance with the original plans of the vehicle.