Replica Mercedes-Benz W 125, Donington GP 1937, #3 von Brauchitsch

Mercedes displayed four W125 racing cars at the 1937 Donington Grand Prix. With starting number 3, von Brauchitsch engaged in an exciting battle with Bernd Rosemeyer, who was driving an Auto Union Type C. However, shortly before the finish, von Brauchitsch had to stop in the pits due to a flat tire. After that, he was unable to catch the victorious champion Bernd Rosemeyer. Nevertheless, he achieved a commendable second place. CMC recreated von Brauchitsch’s car almost identical to the original.

The Donington Grand Prix in England took place on October 2nd, marking the final race of the 1937 season and the last round of the 750 kg formula racing. Although it was not part of the European Championship Grand Prix, it was the first time the Grand Prix scene was brought to Great Britain and served as an opportunity to witness spectacular performances by racing giants.

Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union were deeply involved in the main Grand Prix competitions, so a duel between them was anticipated, especially after reports that both teams sent their top drivers to the UK, such as Rudolf Caracciola for Mercedes-Benz and Bernd Rosemeyer for Auto Union. For safety reasons, the race organizers also decided that all participating cars should be equipped with an additional leather strap to keep the engine cover securely closed, giving each racing car a very distinctive appearance.

The race was a relentless showdown between the young Bernd Rosemeyer in the Auto Union Type C and Manfred von Brauchitsch in his Mercedes W 125 with an 8-cylinder supercharged engine producing 570 HP. Ultimately, Rosemeyer won, with von Brauchitsch finishing second and Caracciola third. The other two Mercedes drivers, Hermann Lang and Richard Seaman, a native Brit and local hero, were less fortunate. Both had to withdraw due to technical issues or accidents.

Overall, Mercedes would have been satisfied with 2nd and 3rd places. The W 125 proved to be the most successful Grand Prix car of that season, and Rudolf Caracciola was crowned the European Champion of 1937.

About Classic Model Cars (CMC)

Original 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 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 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. It was built in 1995 and 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 replicate even the smallest details in accordance with the original plans of the vehicle.