CMC M-185 — Ferrari D50 1956, Peter Collins #2, German GP Winner (Long Nose)
CMC M-185 — Ferrari D50 1956, Peter Collins #2, German GP Winner (Long Nose)
Lancia's masterpiece, Ferrari's glory: CMC's 1:18 scale Ferrari D50, 1956, Long Nose variant, GP Germany #2, Peter Collins.
This limited edition model represents the Lancia-designed masterpiece that Enzo Ferrari received for free when Lancia went bankrupt. Hand-assembled from 1,161 individual parts, it faithfully reproduces the distinctive pannier fuel tanks and long-nose configuration specific to the 1956 German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring.
Presented in Scuderia Ferrari Rosso Corsa with race number #2.
Technical Data
Technical Data
- Material: Diecast, handmade precision model
- Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
- Scale: 1:18
- Item no.: M-185
- Parts: Approx. 1,883
- Limited edition: Yes
- Production status: Available
Model Details
Model Details
- Long-nose bodywork specific to the 1956 German Grand Prix at Nurburgring
- Pannier fuel tanks mounted between front and rear wheels — the D50's most distinctive feature
- Fully detailed 2.5L V8 engine with individual exhaust headers, Weber carburetors, and cam covers
- Removable engine cowling revealing the complete engine bay
- Opening front nose section
- Functional steering with poseable front wheels
- Wire-spoke wheels with authentic knock-off spinner hubs and hand-laced stainless steel spokes
- Detailed cockpit with leather-wrapped steering wheel, instrument panel with gauges, and gear lever
- Exhaust system with individual pipe routing from V8 headers
- Roll bar behind driver's headrest
- Race number #2 — Peter Collins' car
- Photo-etched details for intake screens and grilles
- Drum brake assemblies with cooling scoops
Condition Report
Condition Report
Original Vehicle
Original Vehicle
The Ferrari D50 has one of F1's most unusual origin stories. Designed by Vittorio Jano at Lancia, the entire Grand Prix program was handed to Ferrari when Lancia faced financial collapse. The car's innovative pannier fuel tanks and stressed-engine chassis were decades ahead of their time.
Peter Collins won the 1956 German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring driving this car. Collins is remembered for one of F1's greatest acts of sportsmanship: at the 1956 Italian Grand Prix, he voluntarily gave his car to Fangio mid-race so Fangio could win the championship. Collins reportedly said "I'm young — I'll have other chances." He was tragically killed at the Nurburgring in 1958 at age 26.
- Engine: 2.5L V8, 65-degree, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
- Displacement: 2,488 cc
- Power: 270-280 hp at 8,000-8,500 rpm
- Fuel system: 4x Weber 43 DCOA carburetors
- Top speed: Approx. 280 km/h
- Weight: Approx. 620 kg (dry)
- Wheelbase: 2,280 mm
- Transmission: 5-speed manual transaxle
- Brakes: Drum brakes
- Chassis built: 8 (original Lancia)
- Built: 1954-1956
- Championship: 1956 (Fangio)
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