Mercedes-Benz The blue Wonder racing car transporter, 1954/55

In 1954, thanks to the innovative efforts of the Daimler-Benz test department, a unique, hand-crafted transporter was born, and its rounded shape has remained unparalleled since. Used by the MB racing department in the 1954/1955 season, the vehicle performed brilliantly in the rapid transport of W196 and 300SLR racing cars.

CMC offers an extraordinary collector's item of this car, boasting exceptional quality that combines many functional parts with a faithful reproduction of the car's original charms.

Over the years, the "Blue Wonder" has been one of our best-selling models. This came as no surprise, considering its magnificent contour and numerous functional parts. The use of the highest quality materials, combined with perfect craftsmanship and a high-gloss dark blue finish, has made this replica a true collector's item, belonging to a special class.

Years have passed since this model sold out, and it's time to fill the void. But instead of offering a remake of the old M-036, we are introducing a new version that includes details and accessories newly discovered from the archives. Among them are chrome wheel hubs, a decorated Mercedes star inlaid at the front, orange auxiliary lights, and stone guards on the rear fenders, not to mention the rear light assembly, the oval national symbol "D" at the back, and loading ramps painted in matte black.

This new offering is certainly overdue for those eagerly seeking the right transporter for their W196 Monoposto and Streamliner, 300 SLR of various types, and Uhlenhaut Coupé!

Blue Wonder

In 1954, the Mercedes-Benz test department developed a hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind model — the Mercedes-Benz racing car transporter. With its dark blue finish, soft body curves, and a top speed of 170 km/h, the "Blue Wonder" caused as much of a sensation as the racing cars it carried.

After Daimler-Benz withdrew from racing in 1955, the "Blue Wonder" disappeared from public view and was eventually scrapped in 1967. It was only in the early 1990s that Daimler-Benz recalled the memories of this gem and commissioned the reconstruction of a replica under the supervision of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center to ensure fidelity to the original.

About Classic Model Cars (CMC)

Original products combined with the highest quality finish give us the synonym of the German brand Classic Model Cars. It is a true homage to handcrafted products that captivate with their unique elegance and luxury.

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

Since 1995, CMC has had its own production facility with highly skilled engineers and workers in China. The result of months of research is a variety of classic car models, which are hand-assembled from over 1800 individual parts. The brand uses high-quality materials to fully preserve the "fidelity to the original" of a given car 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 won many prestigious awards.

Each individual element is carefully assembled by hand. The instruments on the dashboard are mounted separately. The seats are covered with fabric or leather. The floor covering is laid in the interior and boot. The replicas feature the smallest details in accordance with the original plans of the vehicle.