Bugatti T35 Nation Color Project replica – Portugal, 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 in which Bugatti became the most renowned brand in motorsport for about seven years. Through the “Nation Color Project,” we aim to bring the celebration of colorful racing scenes from the 1920s and 1930s into your living room. The rules mandated that every Grand Prix participant be dressed in the colors of their homeland. This model is finished in the official color of Portugal.

France, passionate about motorsports, inaugurated the first “Grand Prix” race in 1906. After World War I, “Great Race” events began to take place in other countries. As the popularity of “Grand Prix” grew worldwide, it quickly became synonymous with international motor racing. Black-and-white photographs in modern archives do not do justice to the vibrant racing cars of the 1920s and 1930s. Since regulations at the time required each participating team to have a car (or cars) painted in the characteristic color of their country, the starting grid often presented a fantastic, colorful scene.

With this in mind, CMC focused on the Grand Prix Bugatti T35, the most dominant racing car of its era, to showcase the variety of national racing colors once common on race tracks. The project began by presenting the racing colors of Great Britain, Spain, and Poland. Each version is limited in quantity based on historical achievements and the car’s appeal.

What you see is a highly detailed, precise replica, where the correct color pattern is our primary goal. Please note that we do not claim that the appearance of our model or its decals (e.g., racing numbers) are historically accurate. These models do not reference a specific race or driver.

Information about Classic Model Cars (CMC)

Exclusive products combined with the highest quality finish 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 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 staff. 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 numerous prestigious awards.

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