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£339,849

1938 Horch 853 cabriolet

France • 3 Feb 2012

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AI Listing Summary

This 1938 Horch 853 Cabriolet is a rare and exceptional model that has undergone a comprehensive restoration. The car features a beautiful two-tone blue cabriolet body, a grey leather interior with red piping, and comes with extensive documentation, including restoration photos and historical records. The car is ASI certified in Italy.

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Condition 

9

The car underwent a comprehensive restoration, addressing both mechanical and cosmetic aspects to match the original specifications. The bodywork, paint, and interior have been meticulously redone, bringing the car to an exceptional state. Documentation, including photographs and historical records, supports the quality and thoroughness of the restoration.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

853400

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RHD/LHD:

LHD

1938 Horch 853 cabriolet Châssis n° 853400 Moteur n° 850887 - Modèle exceptionnel et rare - Restauration sans reproche - Magnifique carrosserie Le destin de la marque Horch est lié aux noms de deux ingénieurs talentueux : August Horch et Paul Daimler, fils aîné de Gottlieb Daimler.

C'est au premier que la marque doit son nom, bien sûr, puisque c'est lui qui la fonde en 1899, à Cologne puis Zwickau, en Allemagne.

Ayant collaboré avec Karl Benz, il lance d'abord une voiture légère assez perfectionnée qu'il améliore progressivement tout en élargissant la gamme.

Dès le début, ses automobiles se caractérisent par une recherche de qualité.

Mais Horch est obligé de faire appel à des capitaux privés et perd petit à petit la majorité des parts de son entreprise.

Il se heurte régulièrement au Conseil d'Administration peu enclin à emprunter les chemins parfois risqués mais porteurs d'avenir qu'il préconise.

Si bien qu'en 1909, August Horch claque la porte pour aller créer une autre marque, ...

Points of note

£279,076

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£294,007

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£478,045

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